Monthly Archives: May 2014

Thaddeus Steven

Joel and Suzy Foley of Lewiston, ID, are the parents of Thaddeus Steven born May 11, 2014. He weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces. His brothers are William James (3) and  Samuel Henry (1 1/2). Grandparents are Larry and Barb Van Wyngarden of Newton and                                                                      Steven and Diana Foley of Visalia, CA. Great-grandparents are Minnie Van Wyngarden of...
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Anna Newell, 79

Anna Belle Newell, 79, of Ottumwa and formerly of Oskaloosa, died May 8, 2014, at Hospice House of Wapello and Davis County in Ottumwa. She was born Apr. 15, 1935, in Oskaloosa to John and Violet Hooten Monroe. She married Carroll Newell in March 1952; they later divorced. Anna had retired from Pella Corp. and had also...
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Area graduations set

Congratulations to all area students graduating from colleges, universities, and trade schools. Congratulations to local graduates at the following events:
  • Lynnville-Sully High School Commencement will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at the high school gym in Sully.
  • Pella Christian High School Commencement will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at the high school...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – May 15

First off, let me correct a recipe that we previously published. The creamed corn recipe. How can it be the best creamed corn of your life if you don’t know how much corn to even use? I like to keep you all guessing. I used two cans of corn, drained. You can add more, just...
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New four-way stop intersection in Sully

The Sully City Council approved a new four-way stop sign placed at the intersection of  2nd Street and 10th Avenue near the new location of Inspirations Childcare and Preschool. The new signage was installed May 7 with the intention of creating a safer environment around the center, which has seen increased traffic since its opening...
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L-S boys earn second, girls claim third in SICL Conference

The Lynnville-Sully track teams saw where they stood against other SICL teams at the conference meet at Iowa Valley on Tuesday, May 6. And the Hawks didn’t disappoint as the boys finished second and the girls placed third among the 11 teams at the meet. BOYS SICL MEET “We knew this would be a really great meet...
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Brand brothers officiate first meet together at L-S JH Relays

Twin brothers Duane and Darrell Brand have officiated many sporting events throughout the years. But Monday, May 4, marked the first track meet the Brands were able to officiate together at the Lynnville-Sully Junior High Relays. The meet marked a first for them, but a last for the L-S track. The event was the final official...
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