Dogs and cars have been two of my favorite subjects for decades.
I’ve written about my daughters’ dogs more than once. My favorite dog is an old beagle that belongs to my eldest daughter.
He is the most spoiled, disobedient dog. But my daughter thinks he is the most wonderful beast ever born. I might have once...
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Two citations issued in two-vehicle accident
A two-vehicle accident occurred at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, Apr. 2, at the gravel road intersection of Titan Avenue and East 142nd Street South, located southwest of Lynnville.
According to Jasper County Sheriff's Deputy Marc Headington's report, the intersection is a four-way controlled intersection with stop signs posted for north- and south-bound traffic.
A 2002 GMC Yukon...
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Mental health ranked No. 1 community health issue in Jasper Count
The Jasper County Health Department, in collaboration with Skiff Medical Center, recently completed a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) process,
with subsequent Health Improvement Plan (HIP).
The CHNA-HIP process reviews the health of Jasper County residents by analyzing information from a variety of sources, including resident surveys, census information, and health indicator information. This process is completed...
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Sully Telephone Association receives 2016 Ripple Effect IMPACT Award
Aureon, the new name for Iowa Network Services (INS), has named Sully Telephone Association as the recipient of the 2016 Ripple Effect IMPACT Award. This award recognizes economic development leadership and investment in the community and was awarded to Sully Telephone for its assistance with a USDA pass-through loan and a DOT RISE Grant for...
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Fire engulfs, destroys Reasnor residence
At 8:42 a.m. Monday, Apr. 4, the Sully, Newton, and Monroe Fire Departments were called to assist the Reasnor Fire Department with a house fire at 322 North Street, directly east of the Reasnor Fire Station. The ranch-style home of Bryce and Carla Van Gorp was a complete loss; the unattached garage was saved. Carla...
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