Monthly Archives: November 2015

Baya Kynslee

Jay and Nicolette Mitchell of rural Reasnor are the parents of a daughter, Baya Kynslee. She was born Oct. 31, 2015, at 9:26 a.m and weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Grandparents are Brad and Cindy Musgrove of rural Reasnor, Francee Mitchell of Lagrange, GA, and Alvin Mitchell of Lexington, SC. Great-grandparents are...
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Whit Wilder

Whit Wilder Vecchio was born Oct. 22, 2015, at 2:52 a.m. He weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. His parents are Andrew and Cyvannah Vecchio of Grinnell. His brother is Crew (2 years). Grandparents are Mark and Melissa Doll of Lynnville and Anthony E. and Valerie Vecchio of Cleveland, TN. Great-grandparents are Roy...
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From the Desk of Shane Ehresman: Student enrollment increases at L-S

Every year, public schools in Iowa spend billions of dollars to educate children, sparking taxpayers to often ask school board members, administrators, and lawmakers: “Where does that money go?” The purpose of this article is to help taxpayers understand how districts are spending money, in an attempt to dispel the mysteries surrounding school funding. According to...
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Evelyn Den Hartog, 91

Evelyn Den Hartog, 91, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, at The Cottages in Pella where she had been a resident since January 2014. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 1, at 3 p.m. at Pella First Reformed Church. Interment was Monday, Nov. 2, at 9:30 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Leighton. The family prefers memorial...
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Jim Strovers, 76

James Henry “Jim” Strovers, 76, of rural Newton died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, at his home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home, Newton. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday. Memorials to Reasnor Fire...
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Ava Kay Dieleman, 4

Ava Kay Dieleman, daughter of Daren and Kara (Van De Berg) Dieleman of Sioux Center, was taken into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015. A funeral service was held Oct. 30 at the First Reformed Church of Sioux Center. Interment followed in Memory Gardens Cemetery of Sioux Center. In lieu of...
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CSI: Neverland: Lynnville-Sully’s fall play Nov. 7-8

The Lynnville-Sully Drama Department will present “CSI: Neverland” Nov. 7 and 8, a play with a murder-mystery element, twists, turns, and slapstick humor. L-S drama students will take you on a mystery adventure with all of your favorite Neverland characters. The drama will be presented in the L-S High School gym on Saturday, Nov. 7, at...
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