Pella community raises 3 million for hospital fund drive
Editorial lauds Gary Vermeer and drive committee Ernie Engbers Howard Knutson and Bill Peters for guiding a three month campaign that exceeded expectations despite poor weather. The Tulip Tower thermometer charted progress and Chronicle coverage earned praise as part of a proud community effort.
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Gary Vermeer
Pella
Ernie Engbers
Howard Knutson
Bill Peters
Vermeer
The
Chronicle
Money and the middle school in Pella debated
A Pella school board decision to vacate the old middle school prompts talk of reuse. The city cannot fund ownership, seniors want partial space, and a full center may need not for profit backing. Critics fear demolition but favor preserving the building for a future community center and possible remodeling as a mini shopping center if capital allows.
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Pella Middle School
Pella
Pella district voters face key school board and building disposal vote
Voters in the Pella community school district are urged to cast ballots Tuesday for school board members and a decision on selling or retaining the old middle school building. The two questions hold substantial impact on education direction and tax-dollar use, with turnout expected to be light in this off year.
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Pella Community
Area B
Scotts Bluff Named After Trapper Hiram Scott Trail Tale
A National Monument narrative recounts Hiram Scott, an American Fur Company trapper, mortally wounded by a 1828 Indian attack while scouting in canoes. Abandoned near Platte River, his death led to Scotts Bluff’s naming. The site hosted forts, Pony Express, stage lines, and cattle ranching before becoming a national monument. Our bus journey included passing three tunnels and a 1.6 mile ascent to the summit on July 13.
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Scotts Bluff
Chimney Rock
Hiram Scott
American Fur Company
National Monument
Scott
Platte River
Fort Mitchell
Pony Express
Mitchell Pass
Overland Stage
Overland Mail
Pacific Telegraph
Bluffs
Scotts Bluff National Monument
Gering
Neb
Scotts Bluff Journey Through Historic Trails
A forest ranger cleared the summit road to ensure no other vehicles during the trip. No towed trailers or bicycles are allowed on the summit road. At journey end a visiting center and museum recount the westward migration and Scotts Bluff as a landmark on the Oregon and Mormon Trails. Members collect Golden Age passports for national park admission supervised by the Interior Department.
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Scotts Bluff
Oregon
Interior Department
Former ambassador to speak at Des Moines luncheon
Rosemary Ginn former ambassador to Luxembourg will be the principal speaker at the Republican First Ladies luncheon in Des Moines on Wednesday Sept 14. The event at Des Moines Golf and Country Club begins at 11 30 a.m. Tickets are 50 per person and can be obtained from local Republicans or the Republican State Headquarters at 1540 High Street Des Moines. Ginn previously served on the United States Commission for UNESCO and chaired it for one year.
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United States
Luxembourg
First Ladies
Des Moines
Republican State Finance
Burt Hammes
Genie Wilson
Rosemary Lucas Ginn
Des Moines Golf and Country Club
Republican State Finance Committee
Wilson
High Street
Democrats plan off year caucuses in Iowa counties
The Iowa Democratic Party will hold non election year caucuses in each county on Monday September 19 at 8 p m. Ed Campbell the state chair says these off year caucuses discuss issues of local state and national importance and the agenda includes election of precinct committee persons vacancies on county central committees and party activities and candidate recruitment. Open to any qualified elector who supports the party and is not a member of another party. Interested people should contact their county Democratic chairman or a central committee member for caucus locations.
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Iowa
Democratic Party
Ed Campbell
Campbell
Pella area historical notes span 1907 to 1967
Ten and past items recount local milestones from 1907 to 1967. Highlights include Pella Christian High School opening in 1967 with 330 enrollments, Wormhoudt and Kempkes celebrating 50 years since founding in 1917, and Melvin Van Houweling as the first customer. Additional entries note 1952 junior high officers, 1927 Des Moines trip for Lindbergh, and a 1907 Zendings feest raising funds for missions plus a lightning fire at a Van Steenis barn.
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Pella Christian High School
Wormhoudt and Kempkes
Lon B. Wormhoudt
Tunis Kempkes
Melvin L. van Houweling
Pella Junior High School
Mary Boat
Preston Steenhoek
Evelyn Dykstra
Max Vander Pal
Morris Ver Meer
Des Moines
Charles Lindbergh
Spirit of
The Power of Your Vote Next Tuesday
A persuasive note urging civic participation emphasizes that while one vote may seem small, it collectively determines outcomes. It urges readers to cast ballots next Tuesday for important local decisions and highlights individual responsibility in elections.
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Marion County
Marion County Soil Conservation District
Knoxville
County Auditor Courthouse
Rockford
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Salik AN Seis OH
Pella Farm Center
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