Robert 'Bob' P. Floss, Longtime Newton Resident, Passes Away
Funeral services scheduled for Monday, February 16th at First Lutheran Church
Newton Boys And Girls Basketball Teams Face Non-Conference Road Games
Indianola Basketball Teams Face Pella Christian in Homestand
Lifestyle
Pella School District Hosting Elementary and Preschool Info Nights
Events cover early childhood programs for 3-4 year olds and incoming pre-K/kindergarten students.

Iowa Students Earn All-State Speech Recognition
Performers from across the state honored for excellence in speech and drama competitions.
Lacona Resident Sam Dittmer Passes Away at 72
Funeral services scheduled for this week in Lacona, Iowa
Politics
Iowa Senate Candidate John Thorup Discusses Campaign
Thorup running for Iowa Senate District 11 seat

Rep. Miller-Meeks Discusses Reconciliation Bill Changes in Pella
The Iowa congresswoman highlighted new senior tax deductions and permanent cuts during a local event.
Iowa Bill Aims to Limit LGBTQ+ Curriculum in Non-Private Schools
Proposed legislation would prohibit schools from providing instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation
Sports
Pella Boys Wrestlers Ready for Saturday's District Meet
The Dutch will compete at the Class 3A district meet in Norwalk this weekend.

Pella Christian Girls and Boys Basketball Teams Face Indianola
The teams will compete in a Thursday evening matchup on February 12th.
Pella Basketball Teams Earn Close Sweep of Indianola
Dutch girls rally late for 52-49 win, boys hold off charge in 66-62 victory