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‘Redneck row’ draws attention
“You might be a redneck if…” you’re a member of the self proclaimed Redneck Row. Composed of several junior boys and their trucks, these “rednecks”...
Akers shares memory of Van Vark
So many memories come to mind when I hear the name Blake Van Vark. He was mostly an awesome, loving, and best-with-the-ladies guy. No matter what was happening,...
Van Vark Update – Visitation, Funeral and Photos
FUNERAL SERVICES 10:30 A.M., Saturday, February 18, 2012 Third Reformed Church Pella, Iowa VISITATION After...
Konfrst shares memory of Van Vark
I remember this one time: It was baseball practice last year and there was a pop-fly over left field. He was playing second base and, once the ball came off the...
Fatal accident rocks high school
Following the fatal accident involving sophomore Blake Van Vark, 16, on Feb. 13, school has been put on hold while students and staff grieve. At 6:46 p.m., one-half...
Bokinsky becomes new Police Chief
Robert Bokinsky entered the position of Police Chief Jan. 24. The full story will be released in the January 2012 issue of the Pelladium.
McDonalds takes a hit
Pella McDonald’s was hit by a vehicle around 9 p.m. Friday.
Iowa School Alerts takes new approach
If school may be cancelled due to inclement weather, receive notices through Iowa School Alerts. Sign up to receive notices at https://schoolalerts.iowa.gov....
First day of second semester
Jan. 10 marked the first day of second semester. “The first day of second semester was not that special to me. I had the exact same classes from last...