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Why Not Bathing Beach on Des Moines River
Pella residents urge safety on the Des Moines River with a designated safe beach and dressing rooms near Howell bridge. They warn of drowning risk and urge the Pella Commercial Association to fund a simple, temporary setup to protect swimmers. Mrs. A J Reeverts and family depart for Michigan. A heavy rain and wind hit Pella causing grain damage.
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