PRAISE FOR DES MOINES

     John Kueck, BHS-61, is a wonderful contributor to the Korner.......always presenting interesting subjects.......things to think about.
     I assume its a publication of some kind.......the Midwest Traveler......provided an interesting "outside" look at our capitol city, Des Moines, recently and John filled us in with info from that article.
     The banner was, "Des Moines is on the move with an emerging food and drink scene" and the author urges readers to "Go there now."
     He/she cited numerous things in the city that deserved attendance.......the Art Center, the farmer's market.....the famous Waveland Cafe among many eating establishments.....etc. etc.
     In conclusion, he/she wrote, "Go now while Des Moines still enjoys the charms and convenience of a small town."
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     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Larry Pendarvis, 72, Brooklyn, IA. Son of Larry and Nan Pendarvis. Born in Boone. BHS-66. Army vet. Purple Heart and three Bronze Stars. Married Diann Larson in 1967 and the couple had two daughters. They divorced in 1991 and in 1993, he married Kimberly Kleckner. In 1969, Larry joined the Des Moines Police Department and served for 33 years prior to retirement in 2002. Survivors include his wife, daughters and a brother, CoryPendaris...........
Constance Larrew, 75..........Jack LaFollette, 24, Boone..........Tom Farley, 85, Redfield. Formerly of Boone. Army vet. He relocated to Boone and worked in construction and as a truck driver. Survivors include two daughters, a brother and sister.........Janet Ruth Olson, 78, Boone. A cook who served various area nursing homes, the Boone County Hospital and the former Dave's Food Center in Grand Junction. Survivors include a daughter, Lisa Siders, of Boone, and two sons, including Dave Cook of Madrid.
     EDITOR'S NOTE: The Kornerman remembers Larry Pendarvis as a big kid for his age, knocking lots of home runs in Boone Little League play. What a successful 33 years he had as a member of the Des Moines Police Department. During his career there, he won two Medals of Valor, numerous Certificates of Commendation and WAS THE MOST AWARDED POLICE OFFICER IN THE HISTORY OF THE DES MOINES POLICE DEPARTMENT. Wow!
     We are always so pleased to learn of great achievements by Booneites and there's nothing better than being able to distribute information about those successes to our viewers.
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