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FYI: DAM ROAD OPENS JAN. 27 AT 6 P.M.

Usupring the rights of the people - Unconstitutional Power Grabs Grassley on Obama

National Recognition for Iowa Farm Service Agency

Becoming Less Like New York City - Legislative Democrats have finally joined legislative Republicans in the talking about property tax relief

New kid on the block - Robert Bokinsky began working for you on January 23 as Pella's Chief of Police. He says he's boring, but we found him to be knowledgable, professional, soft-spoken, and compassionate.

Chronic Wasting Disease Confirmed in Deer Anyone observing a deer displaying CWD symptoms should immediately contact the Iowa DNR.

Rep. Van Engelenhoven's Weekly Report - Jan. 26

"Don't let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was."

- Richard L. Evans, from BeliefNet

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THIS WEEK in PELLA Need more details on a particular event? Click on Calendar of Events, top of this page.

Jan. 27-28

FORMAL ATTIRE CONSIGNMENT SALE: Pella Opera House, Fri. noon-8, Sat. 8-4.

Jan. 28

KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARDS BANQUET: Red Rock Cultural Center, 5:00 social, 6:00 dinner, 7:00 program. $25/person. Presentation of Impact Awards; guest speaker Aaron Thomas

PINK NOSE/BLUE TOES 5K: Winter run/walk to benefit the new Skiff Cancer Clinic, located in the lower level of the Ross Medical Arts Building, 300 N. 4th Ave. E., Newton. Run/walk begins here at 9. Register 8:30 $15/$20. See http://www.towncriernews.com/pages/
news/pinknose011311.html

Jan. 29

FACULTY RECITAL: 4 pm, Cox Snow Recital Hall, Central, Ann Petrie presenting selection of songs spanning four languages and various influences. Free, public.

Jan. 30

AUDITION: Missoula Children's Theatre production of Alice in Wonderland, 3:45-5:45, Pella Opera House. Performance Feb. 3 and 4

Jan. 31

STARTUP IOWA: Graham Conference Center, Central College, 3-6. Come see what area startup companies and entrepreneurs are doing! Public, free.

OBITUARIES

Conrad DeVries, 104, Pella

Fran Van Haaften, 91, Pella

Norma Gaass, 90, Pella

Barbara Marvelli, Knoxville

Dirkie Bandstra, 97, Oskaloosa

OTHER NEWS

Taco John’s Raises Over $63,000 in Partnership to Fight Cancer

Lynnville-Sully Community School District 2012-2013 Kindergarten Registration - For Parents Only

STARTUPIOWA Pella Fair to be January 31 Open house to learn about startups in our area, trade show, an opportunity for area entrepreneurs to either showcase their business and product, or find resources to help them reach their goal.

Students earned money for local schools during Marion County Bank’s halftime shootout.

"Doing one thing and doing it well” He came almost by accident, and now It has been 25 years since Rod Braun starting working at the Christian Opportunity Center (COC).

Buy or Sell: Formal Dress Consignment Event this Fri.-Sat.

Hmmm Good Recipes!

Poached Salmon - Simple, moist, delicious.

POLITICAL NEWS

What Iowans want - Behn Report

For actual legislative actions accomplished, cilck HERE

Grassley Update 012712- Unconstitutional power grabs by the president

Harkin Update 011112 $106M for Hancher and Art Buildings; $1.1M for hwy safety

TO YOUR HEALTH

Sterling Physical Therapy's Jan. Newsletter: Financial aspects of Health Care; Avoiding Winter Snow Removal Injuries; more

Sterllng Physical Therapy's BLOG: Surgery for a Physical Therapist - pre and post-op interviews

STAFF WRITERS

Easily Seduced by Helen Boertje

OPINION/LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Did Obamacare Cause the National Economic Doldrums? Job growth slowed almost as soon as Congress passed the bill.

Two of the All-Time Greatest Successes in Cutting Taxes and Spending, by Jim Powell

CITY NEWS

Pella Police Dept. Weekly Report - Jan. 15-21 - Clinkenbeard, Valster, Wind