The Changing Scene of Dairying
A historical overview traces dairy farming from small family operations to modern, industrial production. It notes shifts from self-sufficient cheese and butter making to cooperative creameries, adoption of milking machines, improved milk quality, larger herds, and expanded farm facilities. The piece ends by contrasting the “good old days” with future expectations and ongoing labor.
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I Yesteryear
Dad
Grandad
Iowa
Tulip Time Souvenir Edition Praised by Pella Resident
Dennis Steenhoek of the Pella Historical Society thanks the Pella Chronicle staff for its 1975 Tulip Time Souvenir Edition. He credits the paper with mirroring the festival's spirit and recognizing the dedication of the Chronicle staff.
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Pella Chronicle
Pella
Dennis Steenhoek
Pella Historical Soc
Birthday celebration and community building in Pella feature
A column by Sonja Overman urges support for a Bi Centennial Building to house civic events in Pella by July 4 1976. It highlights the Farmers Co op Exchange on South Street praising Marge Steenhoek for mural and craft work, including a rural scene and ecology boxes, with Mike Nunnikhoven inspired by the artwork.
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Pella
Pella Garden Club
Garden Club
Farmers Coop Exchange
South Street
Gunsmoke
Marge Steenhoek
Loren
Marge
Vera Andreas
Mike Nunnikhoven
Martin Nunnikhovens
Mike
Ernie Engbers
Iowa House Nears Adjournment With Key Bills Passed
In the final week before adjournment the Iowa House advanced several major measures. SF 489 extended bus width to eight feet six inches without increasing truck weight, and SF 496 tightened gambling laws with an 82 to 11 vote. Changes to Senate bills included grain inspection by the Department of Agriculture and mobile home tie downs, plus child care center licensing and health facility rules. Controversies linger over corporate farm and income tax bills as conference committees seek agreement before Tuesday return.
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Iowa House
Senate
Iowa
House
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Department of Social Services
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Pella Publications Inc
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Bob Cranston
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Mahaska
Poweshiek
Jasper
U. S
Franklin St
Sonja Overman
Istrawtown Inn
Terrace
Dekelder
UU Washington
Pelia
Homelite
Textron Inc
Har & Chain
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Iowa House and Senate
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Vander Ploeg Bakery
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