The United States is currently experiencing a large, multi-state outbreak of measles. More than 100 people from 14 states in the U.S. have been confirmed as having measles.
Measles is one of the most infectious diseases on earth. It starts with a high fever. Soon after, it causes a cough, runny nose, and red eyes. Three...
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Pastor’s Pen – Let’s be bolder
Dear Christian Brothers and Sisters,
Let’s be bolder in our faith. When someone calls you and is in need, ask if you can pray with them, right then and outloud, before you hang up.
Instead of hitting “Like” on Facebook, what if we actually typed a short prayer, right there on the FB page? Or answered a...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 2/12/15
A few observations from the week:
Flu makes you humble. Immediately.
Flu with a toddler or a toddler with the flu is an entire new ball game.
Bath tubs have a hot and cold faucet. Someone needs to invent an inflatable mattress “faucet” so you don’t have to drag yourself to and from your bedroom every time.
Hot tea...
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Pleasant surprises are wonderful
I love pleasant surprises. I shouldn’t have been too surprised by what happened last Friday evening because we have a very talented and fabulous staff. Did you get that? We have a very talented newspaper staff.
Friday, Faye, LeAnn, and I attended the Iowa Newspaper Convention awards banquet at the Marriott in Des Moines, expecting to...
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Pella Regional continues downtown Pella pharmacy services
Pella Regional Health Center will be operating a full-service pharmacy in the same location as the previous Crown Pharmacy at 802 Washington Street in Pella. Don Versluys, owner of Crown Pharmacy, is retiring, and Pella Regional has purchased his business.
The transition will happen over the next few weeks, and there will be no interruption in...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 2/12/15
California is a fantastic winter-time state of 75 to 80 degrees and sunshine almost every day.
But some of the things they live with could be tough for me. I’ve mentioned before that every Californian owns three dogs, one horse, and apparently one to three roosters. The most annoying one: The roosters. These old boys have...
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Geurt Van Sant, 89
Geurt Van Sant, 89, of Pella and formerly of Sully, died Feb. 5, 205, at Jefferson Place in Pella. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Sully First Reformed Church. Memorials have been designated for Wesley Life – Jefferson Place.
Geurt John Van Sant was born on a farm near Leighton on July 14, 1925,...
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