Monthly Archives: January 2015

Youth wrestlers stay busy over break

Youth wrestlers stay busy over break
L-S Little Hawks may have been on a break from school around Christmas and New Year’s, but on the mat, they stayed just as busy with the young Hawks participating in multiple events last weekend. Five Hawks earned spots on the podium at Marshalltown on Jan. 4, led by CJ Cupples, who placed first. Lane Mathis...
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Questions arise regarding Diamond Trail Fitness Center use

As we turn the calendar to a new year, many people start their new year’s resolutions with fitness in mind. Nine years ago, in a collective effort of many people and businesses of the Lynnville-Sully area, the Diamond Trail Fitness Center (DTFC) emerged. The DTFC has helped numerous members achieve and sustain their fitness goals....
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Grinnell, Newton hospitals announce visitor restrictions

Influenza has been hitting the headlines recently. Both in Iowa and nationwide, influenza is considered to be widespread with rates moderate to high in most areas. The numbers of both hospitalizations and patients seeking clinic treatment for flu-like symptoms are three times higher than last year. This is of concern, as we have not yet...
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Stewart Gallery reopens with quilt exhibit

After a two-month hiatus, the Grinnell Area Arts Council will reopen the Stewart Gallery in the Grinnell Arts Center at 926 Broad Street in downtown Grinnell with the opening of Made in Grinnell: Quilts of the World Renowned Quilting Author Judy Martin on Jan. 8 with a reception to be held from 5-6:30 p.m. “We are...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 1/8/15

It’s about a week into 2015, and this year has already brought ear infections, a minor stomach bug, cat acne, and the ability to 3-D print your food. If that doesn’t sound appetizing, I don’t know what does. Let me explain. The Little had the ear infections for weeks with no detection other than grumpiness, which...
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Remember When – 1/8/15

1980 (35 years ago) Kelly Stock, former Lynnville-Sully High School athlete, was the recipient of the McDonald’s restaurant award presented weekly to the University of Nebraska-Omaha wrestler for outstanding performance. Michael Reagan, 32-year-old son of California Governor Ronald Reagan, visited Jasper County on behalf of his father, who was seeking the Republican nomination for President. Reagan attended...
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Press INKlings: Little ones absorb more than we know

What do your grandchildren call you? From traditional to trendy to celebrity grandparent names, some examples are Nana, Noni, Grandma, Grammy, Mimi, and more; Pop-Pop, Gramps, Papa, Grandpa, Pappy, and more. No matter what the term, a simple name on your grandchildren’s lips will melt your heart, guaranteed. You will not know the melting of your...
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