World War II Veterans: Jim Weinman, Russell Long and Bob Davey share their (one, very long day) Hy Vee sponsored trip to Washington to visit our National Memorials. "It was a wonderful once in a life time experience".
100 Years Ago
Ackworth- Evangelist conducted revival meetings at the Friends Church.
Clara Haworth will preach her farewell sermon Sun.
Sandyville-Frank Powell and sister are visiting at Ralph Hodson's
Stony Point-A son was born to W.R. Shutt & wife.
Lester Hutchroft& wife entertained company from Pleasanthill.
Chautaugua was held with William Jennings Bryan and Carrie Nation
50Years Ago
The Merwyn Eubanks are parent to twins, a boy and a girl.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kubic entertained at dinner, Mrs Irene Croat, Tom, Ellen, Joanne, Mrs. Anna Wilgenbush & Phillis Strable.
Don Berry announces his intent to retire as publisher of the newspaper.
Marion Perkins held a close out auction near Springhill Jan. 18, 1960.
10 years ago
George W. Bush visits Indianola square and got a hair cut at Ray's and coffee at the Corner Sundry.
F.B.I. investigates the closure of Hartford-Carlisle Bank.
Al Gore & G.W. Bush are the winners of the caucus.
Phone area codes are changed, 515 no longer covers the entire county.
Linda Beatty has published the May Newsletter: use this link to to view or download the latest Newsletter
Left to right: Shelby, Marcus and Julia. 2010 Pioneer School Spelling Bee Winners
On Monday, May 17th the third Pioneer School Spelling Bee was held. First Place was Marcus Jobes , 2nd Place was Shelby Andersen, 3rd Place was Julia Comer
Thanks to Bill Larson and Carolyn Fellows for volunteering to do our Spelling Bee.