Dear Editor,
If you are concerned about the proposed Bakken Oil Pipeline from an out-of-state oil company, which would traverse Iowa and threaten our land and water, carrying 570,000 barrels of highly flammable crude oil across Iowa every day, then you are not alone. There is a growing movement of Iowans committed to stopping this project...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 7-30-15
For most families, it seems the family reunion is a thing of the past.
My parents and grandparents would always go, and a ton of kids would be running and yelling everywhere. It was chaos.
I remember the Riverview Park. It was always fun for kids. The roller coaster seemed like the most exciting thing a kid...
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Frana-Rozendaal
Rachel Frana of Ridgeway and Nicholas Rozendaal of Pella are pleased to announce their upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Ted and Cindy Frana of Ridgeway and Duane and Dia Rozendaal of Sully. Grandparents are Denis H. Reicks of Cresco, Alvin and Shirley Rozendaal of Sully, and Bob and Rosemary Nikkel of Sully. Great-...
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Jansen-Ruiter
Kara Jansen and Seth Ruiter were married Apr. 24, 2015, at 4 p.m. at the Sully Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Brian Ochsner officiating. Parents of the couple are Rick and Staci Jansen of Sully and Jeff and Lisa Ruiter, formerly of Pella and now of Milford.
Darci Jansen attended her sister as maid of honor....
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Michael D. Mintle, 73
Michael D. Mintle, 73, of Grinnell, died Thurs-day, July 23, 2015, at his home with his family by his side.
A celebration of his life with military honors was held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, at the Grinnell Christian Church. Interment was in Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell. Memorials may be designated to the Wounded...
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Braden John
Braden John Van Zante was born July 24, 2015, to Matthew and Alexis Van Zante of Clive. He weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces and measured 20 inches long. His brother is Dawson, age 7.
Grandparents are Pam and the late Bill Kucera of Johnston and Merl and Candy Van Zante of Reasnor. Great-grandparents are Carrol and...
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Hudson Cole
Matt and Becky Van Wyk of Indianola are the parents a son, Hudson Cole, born July 23, 2015. He weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce and measured 20 inches long. His proud siblings are Brooke and Aiden McQuiston and Kale Van Wyk.
Grandparents are Mark and Marylou Van Wyk of Lynnville and Charlie and Cathy Hommer of...
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