Johnnie and Maria Bogaards of Harvey are the parents of a son, James Randol (J.R.), born Nov. 6, 2017. He weighed 9 pounds 2 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.Johnnie and Maria Bogaards of Harvey are the parents of a son, James Randol (J.R.), born Nov. 6, 2017. He weighed 9 pounds 2 ounces...
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Landry Bryce
Matt and Heather Engbers of Sully are the parents of a son, Landry Bryce, born Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. He weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces. His sisters are Rylinne (age 6) and Brianna (age 4). Matt and Heather Engbers of Sully are the parents of a son, Landry Bryce, born Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. He...
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Renaud-Krienke
The upcoming marriage of Tom Renaud and Martha Krienke is announced by his parents, Dean and Sharon Renaud of Sully. Martha’s parents are Paul and Mary Krienke of Sleepy Eye, MN.
Martha is a 2000 graduate of Mt. Lake Christian High School and received a bachelor of arts degree in communications with an emphasis in journalism...
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Nature oddities keep locals intrigued
“As long as we keep corn out for him, he is a daily visitor,” said Ruth Jansen of the rare squirrel that seems to have made residence at Ruth and Marlo’s home on the east side of Sully since summer. The Jansens believe the squirrel is albino due to his coloring and very pink eyes,...
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From the Kitchen: Cherie Westerkamp
This week’s featured cook grew up near Searsboro but has called Pella home for the past 23 years. Cherie Westerkamp is the daughter of Glenn and Coleen Van Dyke of Searsboro and graduated from Lynnville-Sully High School in 1992.
Cherie has been married to Bryce Westerkamp for 23 years, and they have three sons. Brandon graduated...
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Vernon Terlouw revisits Korea 60 years later
After leaving more than 60 years ago, U.S. Army Veteran Vernon Terlouw of rural Killduff recently returned to South Korea, where he had served during the Korean War from 1952-54. He took part in a 10-day tour set up by Military Historical Tours, Inc. based out of Woodbridge, VA. About 50 U.S. veterans took part...
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Terlouw helps with hurricane relief
Chris Terlouw of Killduff had only hours notice before he embarked on an eight-day recovery effort in Texas in early September to assist with the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts as part of the Iowa National Guard. Terlouw is a Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CW2) with his unit Co B 2/211 out of Davenport. As a pilot...
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