Monthly Archives: February 2015

The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 2/4/15

I have very few friends. A person I believe once told me I once had friends but over the years I have insulted so many that I have just a few left. Though I think I’m entertaining and cute, people are tired of it. This little article and picture are not going to help. We flew out...
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Record Sully United Fund drive nearly complete

The Sully United Fund drive organized by the Sully Lions Club is nearly complete. This year, the drive has reached a new record with just over $7,000 collected. A few donations are also generally received during the next few months. “Thanks to the generosity of the community, we will be able to distribute more money...
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Minor injuries in January 28 accident

Traffic was rerouted for a time and injuries were minor following a two-vehicle accident in Sully shortly before 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28. According to the report of Ryan Engle of the Jasper County Sheriff's Office, Todd Devaughn Sharp, 41, of rural Newton, driving a 2007 GMC pickup, was traveling westbound on 1st Street south...
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Donna Lee Arment, 78

Donna Lee Arment, 78 of Grinnell and formerly of Lynnville, died Jan. 29, 2015, at Windsor Manor in Grinnell. Funeral services were held Feb. 3 at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell. Memorial contributions may be directed to Windsor Manor or to the Alzheimer's Association. Donna was born Aug. 9,...
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Gary Vander Werff, 74

Gary Vander Werff, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at the Kavanagh House in Des Moines. Services were held Feb. 3 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with cremation to follow services and cremains to be buried in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery at a later date. Memorials can be...
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