In the last week, one of the famous Decorah Eaglets was killed on one of our poles in rural Keokuk County. It was about 150 miles from where it hatched and in a part of the state where we haven’t seen many eagles in the past.
We want our customers and fellow Iowans to know that...
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Letter to the editor: Sharing information
I noticed the ad featuring former Olympic diver Greg Louganis and his husband in the Mar. 5 issue of the Hometown Press and was pretty sure it would generate some controversy with some in the community.
The Family Research Council (FRC) website that was used as research is a conservative organization founded by James Dobson in...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers 3/19/15
I had another great day this past week. My wife took me to Des Moines to buy a hassock. I have no idea what a hassock is.
I haven’t been shopping with her for 10 years (and will not go in the next 10).
The deal was if I would go with her, she would take me...
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Munson-Vos
Miranda Munson and Jordan Vos announce their engagement and upcoming wedding on May 9 at Sully First Reformed Church. The bride’s parents are Jeff and Donna Jackson of Newton. The groom’s parents are Loren and Tammy Vos of Sully.
Miranda is a 2005 Newton Senior High School graduate and a 2009 graduate of Central College. She...
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Pauline Phipps, 84
Pauline Phipps, 84, of Grinnell, died on Saturday, Mar. 14, 2015, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. A memorial service was held Wednesday, Mar. 18, at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell. A private family burial will be held at a later date.
Pauline was born north of Brooklyn to Alan Paul and Jeanetta (Graham) Clayton on...
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Loren Beyer, 63
Loren Beyer, 63, passed away Sunday, Mar. 8, 2015, at his home in Sully. Funeral services were held Saturday, Mar. 14, at Sully First Reformed Church. Interment was in Sully Cemetery.
Loren Gerrit Beyer was born Dec. 16, 1951, in Grinnell as the first born son to Charly and Elotia (Myers) Beyer. Loren graduated with the...
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Marilyn Schuler’s fifth book for sale now
Marilyn (Sparks) Schuler’s new book, fifth in the series “Animals of the Bible,” will be released Apr. 14. Instead of ordering it from Amazon.com, you can buy a signed copy at Hometown Press right now.
Schuler is better known in the Lynnville-Sully area as Mrs. Sparks to students in grades 8, 6, 5, and 2 through...
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