Monthly Archives: March 2021

Schedule of events announced for 2021 Tulip Time Festival

The Pella Historical Society has released the schedule for the 2021 Tulip Time Festival. Tulip Time was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. In January, organizers announced the festival would return, but the parades have been canceled. The festival is scheduled for May 6-8 and will feature Dutch food and costumes in addition to the tulips.

JOIN US...

Read more

Lynnville Library launches tree fundraiser

The Lynnville Library plans to meet two goals with its a fundraiser they recently launched: Raise money for the library’s needs and beautify the city of Lynnville with new trees. Trees may be purchased for $85 each. The library’s goal is to purchase and plant at least 15 trees to replace those lost around Lynnville to...
Read more

Heart of Worship revs up the fun at VC Racing Night

VC Racing fans watch Vern Hartgers’ custom, wooden cars zoom down the track in Heart of Worship’s sanctuary on Saturday night.   Wooden handmade cars of all colors and decor zoomed down the track at Heart of Worship’s first VC (Vern’s Cars) Racing Night on Saturday, Mar. 13. The fun, family-friendly event was a nod to longtime...
Read more

Thelma’s & Bonnie’s: Have a seat at my table

By Cathryn Dunsbergen   Welcome! If you are like me, you are ready to kick winter out the door and welcome spring with open arms. I have thoroughly enjoyed going on walks without worrying about my fingers falling off due to bitter cold temperatures. Now, I’m not too keen on the mud that comes with melting snow, but...
Read more

Hawks add a leg of community service to track practice

Practice on Friday, Mar. 12, for Lynnville-Sully girls and boys high school track members consisted of picking up trash around the school and streets of Sully while they ran. Above, track team members are shown with the garbage bags of trash they picked up on school grounds alone: Front row, left to right, Bryce Richards,...
Read more

Liam Curtis

Liam Curtis was born Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2021, to Derek and Simone Bates of Deep River. He weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. Grandparents are Curtis and Dotty Bates of Deep River and Graeme and Gudrun Krigsman of Greensborough, Australia. Great-grandparent is Joetta Bates of Montezuma....
Read more

Top