September is almost over but it’s not too late to mention that September is National Chicken Month. Roasted, pan-fried, grilled, in a soup, or rolled into enchiladas — the options are endless. You could eat chicken all month and never have it the same way twice. Personally, I have an aversion to live chickens as...
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Denny Zylstra Benefit October 4
Plan on attending a Soup Supper on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 5-8 p.m. in the Lynnville Bank Basement (an elevator is available). Soups, relishes, desserts, and drinks will be served for a freewill donation. Please make checks payable to Denny Zylstra Benefit. If you are unable to attend and would like to make a donation,...
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Sully cleanup day Friday
The City of Sully is sponsoring a city-wide cleanup day on Friday, Sept. 26, for Sully residents, which will coincide with the city’s regular weekly garbage and recycle pick up. City residents should have all items at the curb no later than 6 a.m. on Friday.
The following items are allowed: White goods such as air...
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Kelly S. Bender, 43
Kelly S. Bender, 43, of North Liberty, died peacefully Thursday, Sept. 1, 2014, surrounded by her family at Mercy Hospice.
A funeral service to celebrate Kelly’s life was Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Iowa City Hospice or to Mercy Hospital...
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L-S Principal on administrative leave
Matt Rasmusson, age 42, of 1302 1st Street, Sully, was placed on paid administrative leave by the L-S School District during a recent investigation. According to a Jasper County Sherriff’s Office report, Rasmusson, high school principal at L-S, was stopped for a traffic violation in the 8200 block of East 124th Street South, Sully, at...
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Letter to the editor: Congratulations, L-S School!
Sincere CONGRATULATIONS to all involved with the Lynnville-Sully Community School District for being named one of the top 25 Small Employers in the 2014 Top Work Places in Iowa! What a fantastic honor for a great community filled with wonderful people and families! I definitely enjoyed teaching within the school district from the late 70s...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers 9-25-14
I had a couple of weird things happen to me again this week.
I was out riding my motorcycle one brilliant, sunny day.
A longtime friend of mine has not been feeling well so I stopped in to see him. I don’t see well, but when I stepped in from the bright sunny day, I was blind...
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