35 years ago (1979)
Iowa Congressman Chuck Grassley formally declared his candidacy for the U.S. Senate.
The Sully Christian girls softball team went undefeated with a record of 4-0. Team members included Julie Dunsbergen, Jean Rozendaal, Trisha Hackert, Darla Van Wyk, Kim Verhey, Myrna Van Kooten, Linda Sjaardema, Lynn Van Soelen, Sandy Schuring, Beth Geels, DeeDee Blom,...
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Oblivious describes some things
Okay, I have the message. Most people in the area really like the fall season because they have told me so since my Oct. 2 column. They especially like it because it is harvest season, and fall finds them in the fields culminating their year’s work. It finds them getting their questions answered: “I wonder...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 10/16/14
I had another exciting week.
It started on Monday. My wife still works, and I don’t. On the days she does go to work, she can be a little grumpy. I always have the coffee ready and the newspaper lying on the table. This particular morning, I went out and picked up the newspaper and started...
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Nolan Scott
Scott and Lia Von Busch of Ankeny are the parents of their second son, Nolan Scott, born Monday, Oct. 6, 2014. He weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces. He has a brother, Luke (3). Grandparents are Dennis and Nancy Van Genderen of Sully, Marilyn Harter of Pella, and Rod and Jodi Von Busch of Lexington, KY....
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Gerrit Jones
Gerrit Jones Zylstra was born Sept. 15, 2014, at Pella Regional Health Center. He weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces and measured 20 inches long. His parents are Kyle and Shalene Zylstra of Pella. His siblings are Lydia, Aidan, and Norah. Grandparents are Glenn and Denise Van Wyk and David and Phyllis Zylstra, all of Pella....
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Lynnville Council approves Garden & Associates to prepare plan for sewer infiltration problems
The Lynnville City Council met in regular session on Monday, Oct. 13, in the Lynnville City Hall. Council member Kevin Arment was absent. Guests included Glenn Lewis, Emily Smid, Lejon Ladwig, Jack Pope, and Faye Brand. Mayor Kelly Bryan called the meeting to order. The consent agenda for the September minutes and city and payroll...
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Sully Council considers Larry Vande Voort memorial
Sully City Council met in regular session on Oct. 13. Mayor Brent Vander Molen called the meeting to order. Darin Morvant was absent; all others were present.
The consent agenda approved Sept. 8 minutes, payment of claims list, treasurer’s report, and equipment fund summary.
No one spoke during citizen forum.
The FY2014 Annual Finance Report was reviewed.
The council...
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