With busy lives and modern frustrations, many of us find ourselves taking manners for granted, but etiquette expert Patricia Tice says now more than ever, practicing civility can lead to personal and professional success.
“In some of the most common everyday situations, respect and good manners go a very long way,” Tice said.
Tice, who grew up...
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First Movie in the Park a success
The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia came to life on the big screen in Sully Central Park with over 150 in attendance on Saturday, June 11, for the viewing of Disney’s “Zootopia.”
“Considering the attendance number, the age mix, and positive comments received, the community's first movie in the park event was a success,” said Teryl...
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Mia Christine
Jenna Dunsbergen and D.J. Ganoe of Colorado Springs, CO, are the proud parents of a daughter, Mia Christine, born June 2, 2016. She weighed 7 pounds and was 19.5 inches long. Grandparents are Scott and Chris Dunsbergen of Loveland, CO, and Dennis and Lori Ganoe of Newton. Among great-grandparents are Ron and Julie Dunsbergen of...
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Hudson Rodney
Hudson Rodney Dunham was born to Breianne Rozendaal and Josh Dunham of West Des Moines on May 4, 2016. He weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long.
Grandparents are Mike and Sandy Rozendaal of Falls Church, VA, Desiree Dennis of Ankeny, and Steve Dunham of Des Moines.
Great-grandparents are Don and Evelyn Rozendaal of...
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Changes ahead for fitness center tenants
July 1 marks several new changes for the tenants of the Diamond Trail Fitness Center (DTFC) located on the Lynnville-Sully School campus. For the past 10 years, Pella Regional Health Center has provided physical therapy services by therapist and Sully resident Shawna Fopma in the physical therapy room at DTFC. In December 2013, DTFC began...
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Lynnville Days promise two days of fun and entertainment
Gather your friends and family, and join community members in Lynnville on June 18 and 19 for the Lynnville Days celebration. This year, the annual event is taking on a new format in a new location.
The Bill Riley Talent Show will kick off festivities, held in the Heart of Worship sanctuary (note change in location)...
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Report break-ins, suspicions
According to social media and local conversations, there have been some minor thefts in the area.
According to Jasper County Chief Deputy Sheriff Duane Rozendaal, only a very few thefts have been reported, and he hasn’t seen any particular theft patterns at this time.
“The com-munity needs to be aware of theft activity and minor damage and...
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