A crafty cat that could get into any container of food and a dog that prevented a house fire – these story-worthy pets inspired the writing of their owner, area author Susan A. Hoffert. And it paid off with two of her short stories being selected for inclusion in two “Chicken Soup for the Soul”...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin: Roasted Chicken
Hellooooo, might fine readers!
Well, the dog has finally stopped suffering from heat exhaustion. I woke up to 36 degrees and a dog sprawled out, panting on the porch sunbathing like it was 85 degrees. I think the beast has finally found his chi.
Meanwhile, inside our residence, I'm already dressed like Old Man Winter in my...
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Accident, ATV theft reported
A 2004 custom-built white Yamaha ATV was reported stolen Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 10, by Casey Harthoorn of Lynnville.
According to Jasper County Deputy Tracy Cross’s report, the ATV was driven from its garage with tracks to the cornfield on the west side of the garage. Cross mentioned a red ATV found by Dustin Ver Ploeg north...
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Emery Sophia
Emery Sophia was born Sept. 26, 2017. She weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and measured 19.5 inches long. Her parents are Mike and Haley Bruck of Groton, CT. Her sister is Lailah Jayde, age 22 months. Emery Sophia was born Sept. 26, 2017. She weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and measured 19.5 inches long. Her...
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Richard “Dick” Jay, 84
Richard “Dick” Jay, 84, of Naples, FL, died on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, at the Naples Community Hospi-tal. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 23, at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell with the Rev. James Dotson officiating. Casket bearers will be his grandchildren: Josh Jay, Branden Jay, Jason...
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Sully Medical Clinic welcomes new provider
Jennifer Hill, ARNP, has joined Pella Regional Health Center’s medical staff and is practicing at the Sully Medical Clinic located at 704 3rd Street, as well as the medical clinic in Monroe at 100 East Sherman.
Hill earned her undergraduate degree at Mercy College of Health Sciences in 2000. She then went on for her master’s...
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Supervisors trying to make Killduff corner safer
Following the decision of the Jasper County Board of Supervisors at its Oct. 17 meeting, solar-powered yellow flashing beacon lights will be placed on the 30 mph speed limit signs north and south of where Highway T22 curves in Killduff.
At last week’s meeting, supervisor Doug Cupples brought up the safety of the corner as an...
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