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WP owner Lexie is in town for our Thursdays in Pella booth tonight, and the PACE Let’s Do Lunch happens to be today too. What perfect timing! We had a great time chatting and networking with follow PACE members at El Charro Mexican Restaurant.

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Here’s a sneak peek of our trivia theme for our #ThursdaysInPella booth this week. We’ll also have a fun scavenger hunt for kids, with two squishable, squeezable grand prizes! We hope to see you there! #PellaIowa

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Author Lois Vermeer and artist Ashley Newman celebrated the release of their book A New Family for Jack today at Cranberry Stone Bakery! If you didn't catch them, they will be at Thursdays in Pella on June 18 with Jack.

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We're thankful to be part of a community where we get to share our thoughts and ideas about what events and resources are made available for small businesses. It was a great Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance Business Development Council meeting this morning!

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Our June Book of the Month is A New Family for Jack by Lois Vermeer, with artwork by Ashley Newman! This adorable new children’s book is a celebration of Grace Therapeutic Riding. To learn more about Jack and two upcoming events, visit: https://t.co/En3EfwrM1r

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New site launch! This project for Logistical Solutions paired WP experience with deeper, AI-supported research to help an established business unveil an online presence that showcases the value of rope-access building maintenance for commercial properties: https://t.co/KEY62isVeN

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Celebrating 10 years of New Life News! We edit, design, and help share stories of worship and hope from the ministry serving Newton Correctional Facility.

Ten years, countless pages, and one really meaningful partnership. We’d say that’s worth cheering for!

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The Write Place offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day. We are grateful to all the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Have a wonderful, safe holiday weekend!

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Our final round of Telephone Pictionary, with some more adorable drawings! There’s definitely a lot of creative talent on our team, and 10-year-old Shae is certainly a budding artist! #NationalDrawingDay

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Here are the results of our next Telephone Pictionary round! Not as much changed this time, but notice how the top hat turned into a colorful spinner hat—so cute! Stay tuned … the last round will be shared soon! #NationalDrawingDay

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In honor of National Drawing Day this weekend, we played Telephone Pictionary as a team. Lexie’s daughter, 10-year-old Shae, also joined in. Check out how things changed from the original prompt in the first round! Stay tuned … more fun results will be shared soon!

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Here's a fun fact—the rule isn't "a" before consonants and "an" before vowels. It's actually "a" before consonant sounds and "an" before vowel sounds. That's why "an hour" is correct. "Hour" sounds like it starts with the "o" vowel! #TuesdayTidbit

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We’re thrilled for WP Designer Sarah N., who got engaged over the weekend to her boyfriend, Jordan! Congratulations to you both! 🩷

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Will you be tiptoeing through the tulips in Pella this weekend? 🌷 If so, make sure to stop by the Pella Historical Museums gift shop to pick up a copy of If You Go to Tulip Time by Tricia Ballenger. This book celebrates Pella’s annual tradition through the eyes of a child.

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Our Lakeville office is right on trend with the colors of the year! 🎯💯 The accent wall has definite Hidden Gem vibes, Even Izzy is giving 2026 with her sage-toned snuggle spot. (Warm Eucalyptus, anyone?)

See all the colors at: https://t.co/f2WvHC4xgd

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Congratulations to the class of 2026! Our April Book of the Month follows the always optimistic Troy the Llama as he gets ready to graduate from high school. Read more about Troy the Llama Gets His Diploma on our website: https://t.co/iLnBG8aruj

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We got a package filled with fun goodies promoting author Rhonda Mumby’s The Sunflower Experience! The WP’s Sarah Purdy edited the book and was delighted to get a copy of the finished product, along with other swag. Stay tuned … the sequel is coming soon!

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It was a rainy day outside, but it always feels sunny when our team is together! WP Owner Lexie visited Pella last week. We had a great work session (and she brought the famous Minnesota delicacy, Top the Tater).

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The Write Place offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, in observance of Good Friday.

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DOES IS SEEM LIKE WE’RE YELLING AT YOU? All caps can have that effect, so use it with care. #TuesdayTidbit