CYRENUS COLE

Was born on a farm near Pella in 1863, and was educated in the public schools of
Pella and in Central University, now Central College, at Pella. From 1887 to
1898 he was connected with the Des Moines Register as reporter, city editor and
associate editor. From 1898 to 1921 he was connected with the Cedar Rapids
Republican and the Evening Times as owner and editor. He was elected to congress
on July 19, 1921, in a special election to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of the Hon. James W. Good.

As a journalist of many years' experience he is intimately acquainted with the
history and development of his native state, and not the least important of his
activities has been the writing of "A History of the People of Iowa,"an
unusually complete and intimate story of the building up of the Hawkeye state,
and a number of sketches, all more or less historical, and of decided merit and
literary charm.

Mr. Cole's success is attributable to a genius for hard work combined with a
clear, logical mentality and an abiding faith in the destiny of his state and
country. The citizens of Pella are proud of his past attainments and look
forward with confidence for yet greater things.

CYRENUS COLE

C. RHYNSBURGER

Born in the Netherlands on the 8th day of January, 1839, and lived in his native
country until he was sixteen years of age. In 1855 he emigrated to the United
States and settled in Lake Prairie township where he followed farming until
1861, when he commenced his mercantile career. In his business life he built up
a business from his integrity and honesty with his fellowmen. He served for nine
years on the school board of this District and was always interested in
educational work. At one time he was a member of the State Board of Emigration.
He was united in marriage to Miss R. Vander Ley in 1863 and to this union were
born eight children: Willie, Jennie, Nellie, Pieter, Cornelia, Henry J., and
Amelia E. Pieter died January 25th, 1890; Willie died October 18th of the same
year.

C. RHYNSBURGER