Pressure and Pride in High School Football
The piece argues that early conference predictions for Pella High and Central College generate excitement but also pressure. It urges fans to value personal enjoyment and learning over winning, noting athletics as big business yet should remain amateur. It calls for fans to distinguish pride from pressure and appreciate brief flashes of brilliance amid losses.
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Pella High
Central College
Pella
Norris Hale
U.S
Cubs
Nature Conservancy to hold intro meeting in Pella
The Chronicle reports the Nature Conservancy will host a Monday night meeting in Pella. The national group operates Iowa chapters to acquire and preserve natural areas, mainly by land donation or purchase, and avoids political action. It highlights prairie preserves and the threat from land clearing and urban growth.
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the Chronicle
Nature Conservancy
Pella
Iowa
Conservancy
Caldwell Seeks Mayoral Run In 1967 Election
Fourth ward alderman Babe Caldwell announced his candidacy for mayor in November. Pella Chamber of Commerce opposed a new courthouse on the square at Knoxville, favoring other locations with space and parking.
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Babe) Caldwell
Fourth Ward
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Knoxville
Marshall Canning Co
Public Transit DOT seeks rider input via planners
The Public Transit Division of the Iowa DOT asks citizens to contact their regional planning agency to explain travel problems and transit needs. It urges input from wheelchair users, walkers, and those needing more travel freedom, naming Dennis Harvey of the Central Town Regional Association as contact in Des Moines.
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Public Transit Division
Iowa Department of Transportation
DOT
Towans
Dennis Harvey
Exec
Central Town
Yellowstone exploits and wonders through a curious visitor’s lens
Yellowstone National Park offers surprises for first timers and repeat visitors alike. The piece recalls early skeptics like John Cotter and Jim Bridger and notes Washburn’s 1870 expedition that confirmed many tales. Old Faithful dominates geyser activity, with other thermal features like Fountain Paint Pots, while Yellowstone Lake provides a vast playground for fishing and boating.
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Yellowstone National Park
Park
Sur 15
John Cotter
Yellowstone
Jim Bridger
Mammoth
Norris
Henry D. Washburn
Letters on soil erosion and local politics in Marion County Iowa
Voices urge action on soil conservation funding as Iowa faces a massive erosion challenge. Henry Bensink cites state and federal cost sharing totaling about 11 million annually, plus farmer investments, tracing a gap to 2 billion needed and a 100 year timeline. The letter argues for faster action and public support. Norris Hale defends his integrity amid a Des Moines firm controversy. A separate note praises open houses in Pella public schools to connect parents with teachers.
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Marion County
Iowa
U. S. Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service
Congress
Marion County Soil Conservation District Commissioners
Henry Bensink
Marion County Soil Conservation District
Pella
Balancing Critique with Encouragement in Teaching
The note argues for acknowledging both negative and positive aspects of teaching. It requests constructive criticism while equally praising good points to motivate teachers. It emphasizes teachers as human and suggests verbal encouragement to support professional growth and model respect for children.
Yellowstone Falls and Wildlife at West Yellowstone Park
A visitor notes the upper and lower Yellowstone Falls plunging over 300 feet with spires and turrets creating a fairyland view. The park remains a major wildlife refuge with moose deer antelope buffalo and coyotes common. Bears appear along roadsides but less often. begging bears are discouraged. Floyd Davis, former Knoxville schools superintendent, has been West Yellowstone gate keeper since retirement.
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Yellowstone
Artint
Stontest Wildlife Refuges
Park
Floyd Davis
Knoxville
West Yellowstone
Cody
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