Editorial urges notice of Pella parks bloom
The piece highlights unseasonably warm weather and moisture fueling spring blooms in Pella. Central Park, Sunken Gardens, Southpark, and Fairhaven display tulips, crabapples, lilacs, and formal gardens. It urges residents to slow down, appreciate the parks, and enjoy hikes and trails in Big Rock Park.
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Sunken Gardens
Southpark
Fairhaven
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Pella History Highlights from 1967 52 and 70 Years Ago
Looking back at 1967 junior class play The Grass Harp starred Linda Moore and Charles Farrer. Hawkeye Boys State selections included Keith Newendorp Steve Patton and Gary Roozenboom. 1952 notes S Sgt Marion Rumbaugh survived the largest US nuclear blast as part of a Nevada test team. Knoxville approved bonding for a new high school. 1927 operetta Bell of Barcelona played Pella High. Claire Jewell fell ill delaying performances. 1907 May baskets amid snow and editorial critique of the Bussey Press.
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Grass Harp
Linda Moore
Charles Farrer
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Keith Newendorp
Steve Patton
Gary Roozenboom
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Marion Rumbaugh
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Dieleman recounts schedule and agenda in Iowa House
State Representative Bill Dieleman outlines a busy week with chamber events and introductions for Pella's Tulip Queen Kathy Thies to Governor Ray and the Speaker. He notes House votes on directory assistance charges, same day voter registration, and the bottle bill with a 62-31 compromise.
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Newton Chamber of Commerce
Pella
Kathy Thies
Ray
House
Kathy
Town Senate
Iowa Commerce Commission
Senate
Mystery group photo from early Pella Tulip Time era
A long-ago group portrait from Pella shows attractive local women in Dutch costume, uncertainly identified by elderly residents. Names suggested include Pearl Calhoun Van Gorp Nell Johnson Van Rheenen Kate Johnson Luella Klein Van Dusseldorp and Mrs Bill Stout. researchers seek confirmation of identities, location, and occasion.
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Adelaide Sybenga
Virginia Fowler Rose
Virginia
Wally Fowler
Pearl Calhoun van Gorp
Nell Johnson van Rheenen
Kate Johnson
Dick van Gorp
Luella Klein van Dusseldorp
Bill Stout
Driving safely near crosswalks protects pedestrians
BioMed notes that drivers must yield to pedestrians at stop signs and crosswalks. The writer, a driver and walker, urges all ages, including teens and city crews, to slow down and obey traffic laws to keep children and the elderly safe crossing streets.
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Hill Notes Adjournment Outlook in State Senate 35th District
Hill reports Senate leaders may miss the May 1 adjournment target with May 14 considered likely. House and Senate must agree on bills for closing session, while conference committees and floor debates continue. He highlights immunization legislation passing this week and a feticide revision vote with a no on the amendment, amid efforts to align Iowa law with a Supreme Court decision.
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Eugene Hill
Senate
George Kinley
House
Iowa
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