I doubt that anyone’s daily schedule is as messed up as mine.
I haven’t gotten over the habit of getting up very early at 4:30 when it’s still very dark. I either walk into a closed door or stub a toe, sometimes both.
I then climb into the shower where the water is sizzling hot or freezing...
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Stamp price increases to 49¢
The price of mailing a first-class letter will increase by three cents on Monday, Jan. 26, the largest rate hike in 11 years. The stamp-price increase to 49 cents will be in effect for two years, giving the financially-struggling United States Postal Service (USPS) a temporary infusion of extra revenue intended to help it recoup...
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Vander Molen, Van Wyk families find success at National Western Stock Show
Photos above, clockwise from right: 1. Betty and Marty Vander Molen, owners of Mar-Bet Farms, were recently inducted into the North American South Devon Association Hall of Fame. 2. Payton, Blake, Shawn, Sara, and Brandon Van Wyk with...
New committees named at Sully City Council meeting
Sully City Clerk Barbra Maasdam gives the oath of office to the three new members of the Sully City Council, Brett Van Soelen, Diane Vos, and Darin Morvant.
The Sully City Council met in regular session Monday, Jan. 13, with new Sully Mayor Brent Vander Molen, council members Chad Fikse and RJ Van Dyke, and new...
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Winterim included experiences of service trips and internships
Miranda Nikkel participated in a service trip to Haiti for Pella Christian High School’s Winterim Jan. 2-10.
By Tessa Howerzyl
For the students attending Pella Christian High School, reality sets back in this week.
For some, this is a good thing. They are tired of having nothing to do all day and would like to get back to the...
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Keith Renaud retires after 39 years of service as Lynnville City Clerk
Retiring Lynnville City Clerk Keith Renaud and his successor, Kim Harsselaar. “I am definitely leaving it in good hands with Kim,” said Keith Renaud. “It’s good to see her helping the town, and she is easy to work with.”
Long-time Lynnville City Clerk Keith Renaud was honored with a retirement party on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Past...
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Pella Christian sends interns to Co-Line
Zach McClellan and Zach Rozendaal work on a welding project during their internship at Co-Line.
By Breanna Terpstra, PCHS Senior and Hometown Press and Co-Line Winterim Intern
For the second year in a row, Pella Christian High School held its Winterim. What is Winterim? It is an opportunity during the first week after Christmas break for the students...
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