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Pella, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Pella! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $50,000 gift boosts cancer care near Pella
- Storms spoiled Pella Christian’s night—see what’s next on their schedule
- Pella remembers longtime Vermeer leader and community servant Bob Vermeer
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
- Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pella Regional Health Center and Knoxville Hospital & Clinics Recognize Ulrich Ford Lincoln for $50,000 Contribution to the Bridging the Gap Campaign (kniakrls.com) — Pella Regional Health Center is partnering with Knoxville Hospital & Clinics to build a new South Central Iowa Radiation Center, and Ulrich Ford Lincoln has kicked in a $50,000 gift toward the Bridging the Gap campaign. The $14.3 million facility, slated for completion in early 2027, aims to bring state-of-the-art radiation therapy closer to patients in Marion County and nearby communities. 
• Pella Christian Baseball Falls to Indianola, Softball Rained Out Mid-Game (kniakrls.com) — Pella Christian’s baseball and softball teams had a storm-disrupted night in Indianola, with baseball dropping a 7-3 decision and softball leading 7-3 when lightning halted play. The second baseball game is reset for June 29, while softball’s resumption is TBD, and the Eagles baseball team hosts West Marshall tonight with radio coverage on 92.1 KRLS.
• Former Vermeer CEO Bob Vermeer Dies at 78 (farm-equipment.com) — Pella is mourning former Vermeer CEO Bob Vermeer, a lifelong area resident who helped grow the family company into a global manufacturer while serving on numerous local boards and church ministries. Raised near Pella and educated at Pella Christian and Central College, he and his wife Lois raised their family in town and supported many community, faith, and philanthropic efforts across Iowa and beyond.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Indianola Varsity Baseball @ Pella →
Pella High School, 210 E University St, Pella
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Marion County Sportsmen Club, 1702 Old Hwy 92, Knoxville
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Pella Public Library, 603 Main St, Pella
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Saturday June 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- DRM Arbys posted a job opening for Team Member in Pella. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(01766) - 1540 Washington st. in Pella. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pella here.
🗞 Nearby News
Knoxville
- Knoxville Summer Teams Travel To Chariton Tonight (kniakrls.com)
- Fire at Knoxville home leaves several displaced (who13.com)
- Knoxville Schools Sees Large Increase in Student Work-Based Learning Participation (kniakrls.com)
Oskaloosa
- A Life of Flight, Faith, and Family (superiorne.com)
- Art on the Square this Saturday, June 13th (ottumwaradio.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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