Brent and Michelle Van Soelen of Norwalk are the parents of a son, Harrison Brent, born Monday, Oct. 13, 2014. He weighed 9 pounds.
Grandparents are Arvin and Ruth Vander Linden of Pella and Mike and Marlene Van Soelen of Sully.
Great-grandparents are Howard and Marcia De Prenger of Pella, Alta Vander Linden of Pella, Anna Paulena...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 10/23/14
Over the years, I’ve had seven collisions with deer. Before I started hitting them, I thought the people who hit deer must be the worst drivers in the world.
They can’t see a deer standing on the road? I found out they don’t stand on the road. They fall out of the sky and land five...
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Betty P. Collum, 91
Betty Collum, 91, of Grinnell, died on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell.
Funeral service was held Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell.
Burial was at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell.
Memorials may be directed to St. Mary's Catholic Church and sent in care of the Smith Funeral Home.
Betty was born...
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Ralph Fleener, 98
Ralph R. Fleener, 98, of Grinnell, died on Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, at Grinnell Health Care Center.
Funeral service was held Friday, Oct. 17, at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell. Interment was in Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell.
Memorials may be designated in his name to the Calvary Baptist Church, mailed in care of the Smith Funeral...
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Vos-Van Wyk
Taylor Van Wyk and Logan Vos are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Taylor is the daughter of Jeff and Deb Van Wyk of Sully, and Logan is the son of Keith Vos of Grinnell and Curt and Donna Zylstra of Sully. Taylor and Logan are planning a Nov. 15, 2014, wedding at...
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Conquering Kilimanjaro Part 1
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Sully resident Julie Jones recently returned from Africa after climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro through an organization called “One Child Matters.” She was part of a team of hikers, with each team member hiking for a different child.
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Van Wyk starts Diamond Trail Fencing Club
A unique sport – enjoyed by young and old, guys and gals alike – is coming to Sully.
Though it requires the use of a weapon, the sport itself is perfectly safe. It is the sport of fencing. 
Jon Van Wyk, co-owner of Van Wijk Winery, is spearheading...
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Jon Van Wyk, co-owner of Van Wijk Winery, is spearheading...