Pella —
Jacob Dahm owned a bakery in the Netherlands and had a dog cart, and later a pony cart, from which he delivered bakery products in the region of Nieuwe Beijerland.
There were 12 living children born in Holland and several who died in infancy. Jacob decided there was no future for the children in Holland, especially if they all decided to become bakers. $2,400 was spent in getting the family moved out and settled near Pella. They set sail on April 8, 1911 on the ship Ryndam. The family had the honor of having their picture taken as well as articles written by reporters who found this to be an unusual family with an unusual name.
The family first settled near Leighton, and then on a farm near Eddyville. In 1915, the family moved to the Peoria area. Stienje Dahm passed away in 1926. The cause of death was pneumonia. Jacob stayed in the area and was one of the first farmers to own a tractor. He passed away October 13, 1936.
None of the original family is living today but several descendants of the family remain in the area.
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Photo names of the 12 children that originally from Holland – Front Row: Jacob, Peter, Joe, Henry. Middle Row: Helen (Vander Hart), John, Nelly (La Botz), Stella (Pothoven). Last Row: Leonard, Cornie, Arie, Bert.
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Dahm family to celebrate 100 Years in America
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Tulip Time successful, despite snow
Tulip Time, earlier this month, saw extra adversity this year in the form of an unexpected snowfall. Despite the odd weather, Dick Redman of the Tulip Time Steering Committee is proud of what the town accomplished.
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Video, Slideshow: Iowa State at Bos Landen
The Iowa State University "Making a Difference" Tailgate Party tour rolled into Pella Monday afternoon.
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Art Center Puppet Show Friday night
A special puppet show will be held Friday, March 15, at 6:30 p.m., featuring a guest troop and a group of local children.
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Video: Retiring jailer recognized
A celebration was held this afternoon in honor of retiring jailer Rodney Johnson.
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Marine weds high school sweetheart before deployment
Wesley Hoksbergen and Taylor Carter of Pella were wed around 3:15 p.m. Friday afternoon in a civil ceremony. Wesley is on his way to North Carolina to rejoin his Marine unit, and is preparing to deploy to Afghanistan in the Spring.
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Thursdays in Pella
A few photos from last night's Thursday Nights in Pella.
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Red Rock Balloonfest winners announced
The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the Second Annual Red Rock Balloonfest.
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Dahm family to celebrate 100 Years in America
The family of Jacob and Stienje Dahm will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the family’s arrival from the Netherlands on July 9, 10 and 11 at Pella Christian High School and with a worship service on Sunday at the Peoria Christian Reformed Church.
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Willena Westra Celebrates 80th Birthday
On December 11th, the family of Willena will be honoring their very special mom and grandma with a birthday luncheon. Help them celebrate her special day with a card or visit Hilltop Manor, Room 215, 408 Jefferson Street in Pella.
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