Don F. Job, 89, of Oskaloosa, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. He was born Nov. 10, 1927, in Des Moines, the son of Harley and Louise Floyd Job. He graduated from Oskaloosa High School with the Class of 1946. Pursuing his passion for education, he earned his...
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Charles A. Kramer, 77
Charles A. Kramer, 77, died Jan. 23, 2017, at his home near Lynnville. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 27, at Sully First Reformed Church. Memorials have been designated for Lake View Camp and Mexico Missions – Norman, OK (Bruce and Paula Hepburn).
Charles Allen Kramer was born Feb. 8, 1939, to John Charles and Verlee...
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Peter R. Jochems, 85
Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, Peter R. Jochems’ life on earth was complete, and he passed away at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House following a very brief diagnosis. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 26, at Peoria Christian Reformed Church. Interment followed in the Peoria Cemetery with military rites. Memorial contributions may be designated for...
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Food & Fun Night coming up this Saturday
Sully Christian School’s annual Food and Fun Night, one of the school’s largest fundraisers, is slated for Saturday, Feb. 4. All members in the community are invited to attend this fun night that promises a lot of wild family entertainment, food, and prizes.
The night kicks off at 4:30 p.m. at Sully Christian School. Food will...
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Jasper County launches Crime Stoppers program
Jasper County Crime Stoppers (JCCS) was officially launched at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30, at the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. Volunteers from across the county, who have been working to bring this organization to the area for almost a year, were present at the launch of the nonprofit aimed at reducing crime by allowing...
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Rock ‘n’ Roll at L-S Variety Show Feb. 6
Mark your calendars for a showcase of talent on Monday, Feb. 6, for the annual L-S Variety Show. Lynnville-Sully band, chorus, and speech and drama students, teachers, and coaches have been working hard to perfect their performances and invite everyone to attend. The Rock ‘N’ Roll Night will kick off at 7 p.m. in the...
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Angel spotted in Lynnville
On a cold and dreary day in Lynnville last Wednesday, there was an angel sighting downtown. Riverside Junction owner Jaci Vande Krol captured this angel, aka Lorrie Ludwick, on camera. Ludwick, who lives south of Lynnville with her husband Larry, was dressed in an angel costume, handing out bookmarks to those passing through. Ludwick created...
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