Yearly Archives: 2015

Henry Sharp wins Lynnville Library box of chocolate

Congratulations to Henry Sharp, son of Todd and Melanie Sharp of rural Newton, for winning the gigantic box of chocolates provided by the Friends of the Lynnville Library. For just a dollar donation, anyone could enter the drawing at the library during the first two weeks of February. There were many entries but Henry hung...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers

I’m just back from a couple of weeks in California. The temperature difference between Iowa and California was about 80 degrees. It was wonderful. The native Californians have no idea what cold weather is. When the sun starts going down about five o’clock, it is a freezing 65 degrees. They all are wearing hooded sweatshirts,...
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Glenn Phipps, 56

Glenn W. Phipps, 56, of Grinnell died Feb. 11, 2015. Graveside service was held Monday, Feb. 16, at Rock Creek Cemetery, Kellogg. Memorials may be designated to the Wounded Warrior Project, St. Jude Children's Hospital, or to the Association for Retarded Citizens, mailed in care of the Smith Funeral Home, PO Box 368, Grinnell, IA...
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Relax, beautify, and spoil yourself at Arabella By Kate

Relax, beautify, and spoil yourself at Arabella By Kate
Katelyn Doane opened Arabella By Kate at 410 East Street in Lynnville on Feb. 3. The location has been a salon for many decades. The significance of the business name is "arabella" is Dutch for "beauty," and some of her family call her by the nickname Kate. Growing up, Doane always thought about a career...
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Josie’s Scissors and Suds opens doors for canine customers

Josie’s Scissors and Suds opens doors for canine customers
Man’s best friend has something exciting to bark about in Lynnville – a new dog grooming business has just opened up in town. Run by Josie Nelson, Josie’s Scissors and Suds is available for practical as well as pampering needs for four-legged friends. Nelson offers baths, grooming, and trimming for all dogs – big or small....
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Iowa Network Services, Inc. donates $1,000 to Sully playground

Iowa Network Services, Inc. donates $1,000 to Sully playground
Tim Earp (right), of Iowa Network Services, presents an INS Charity Grant Program award in the amount of $1,000 to Stephanie Rozendaal, a member of the Sully Central Park  Committee. The grant was presented in conjunction with Sully Telephone Association, who sponsored the grant application. Also shown from left are Jack DeAngelo, Sully Telephone Association...
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