35 years ago (1980)
The Iowa Department of Transportation reminded all motorists that studded snow tires had to be removed by April 1. Iowa law allowed studded tires from Nov. 1 to Apr. 1.
Gosselink’s Grocery advertised fresh whole chickens for 57 cents a pound. A dozen grade A large eggs were 69 cents.
Dwight Beyer took his...
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Press INKlings: Lots to ‘show me’ south of here
Last week, I spent some time in the “Show-Me-State.” How did Missouri get that nickname? The state has no official nickname but “Show-Me-State” does appear on its license plates. There are several stories concerning the origin of the "show me" slogan. The most widely known story gives credit to Missouri's U.S. Congressman Willard Duncan Vandiver...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 4/2/15
Someday, I hope to write a book of short stories about my 50 years of looking through the windshield of a truck. Driving a truck is the only job I ever had. There are hundreds of strange things that happened to me during my driving career. I want to mention a few to see if...
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Letter to the editor: More discussion
The recent discussion over the Hometown Press running an ad featuring Greg Louganis and his partner has raised a number of current social issues. One letter writer asserted that the Christian organization Family Research Council should perhaps be considered a hate group for its stance on homosexual behavior. Of course, the “hate card” gets played...
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Sully Fire Department report given
Tuesday, Mar. 24, at about 6:25 p.m., the fire department volunteers were called to a fire at the fire station at 605 5th Street in Sully. The fire was a semi truck that had come into town and had a small fire under the hood. It was extinguished quickly without any problems....
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Ainsley Lynne
Jarod and Kelly Dillon of Lynnville announce the birth of their daughter Ainsley Lynne. She was born Mar. 26, 2015, weighed 9 pounds 5 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long.
Ainsley was welcomed home by big brother Hayden.
Grandparents are Rick and Diane Dillon of Searsboro and Don and Debbie Taylor of Malcom....
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Patrick Jay “Pat” Walker, 86
Patrick Jay “Pat” Walker, 86, of Newton died Mar. 28, 2015. A private family graveside service was held at the Newton Union Cemetery in Newton.
Pat is survived by his children, Jackie (Jim) Sparks of Mingo, Pat (Randy) Taylor of Reasnor, and Patrick Jay Walker II of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Shannon (Paula) Sparks, Shane (Donella) Sparks,...
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