Funeral services for Leona B. Van Wyk, 86, of New Sharon were held Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at Peoria Christian Reformed Church. She went to her heavenly home on Tuesday evening, Feb. 24, at the Oskaloosa Serenity House. Interment was in the Peoria Cemetery. Memorials have been designated for Oskaloosa Serenity House and Words of...
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Mildred G. Bogaards, 83
Mildred G. (Van Wyk) Bogaards, 83, of Pella, passed away Feb. 23, 2015, at Pella Regional Health Center. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 26, at 11 a.m. at Third Reformed Church, Pella. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery at Pella. Memorials may be given for the dialysis department of Pella Regional Health Center. On Monday...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers
I’m older than I have ever been, every minute. I’m trying to adjust to this new portion of my life.
Driving a car is different than it used to be. I’m not the geezer driving 30 mph. But I do drive slower than I used to. My reflexes are slower.
One time this winter, I was driving...
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Daxton Kent
Kody and Karina Vander Weerdt of Pella are the parents of their second son, Daxton Kent, born Monday, Mar. 2, 2015. He weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces and measured 18 3/4 inches long. His brother is Hudson, 2. Grandparents are Jim and Jane Vander Weerdt of Sully and Kent and Mary Ostrem of Oskaloosa. Great-grandma...
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Briar David
Briar David, son of Cory and Heidi Brand of Searsboro, arrived at 10:35 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015. He weighed 9 pounds and measured 21 inches long. Briar was welcomed by two brothers, Braxton, 6; and Brooks, 2; and a sister, Breckyn, 4. Grandparents are Dale and Tana Brand of Sully and the late...
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After years of trauma, Doll follows call to form new ministry
A lot can change in a year. Just ask Melissa Doll, of Lynnville.
Last year at this time, Doll was teaching at-risk students at Lynnville-Sully School. She’d served as a public school teacher for years and came back to the profession even after a brain tumor forced her to take time off after brain surgery in...
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State champions on display at L-S
Lynnville-Sully boasts a long history of successful student-athletes who have built a strong reputation of the Hawks being a tough competitor. Recently, the wall outside the high school gym recognizing state champion teams underwent a makeover. New 16x20 pictures were printed with the names of each team member of the 15 state championship teams dating...
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