Yearly Archives: 2017

Hawks overcome bigger schools, get the W

Hawks overcome bigger schools, get the W
  Coming off a runner-up finish at CMB, the L-S boys performed very well at Pella Christian’s nine-team co-ed track meet on Tuesday, Apr. 11. The Hawks placed first over Class 2A PCM by four points and beat 3A Pella by 17 points in a night with perfect running weather. “We really hit the ground running on...
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Mrs. Hite to retire after 41 years

Mrs. Hite to retire after 41 years
Many students will always remember fond memories from elementary school. Whether it be the nap times younger students are graced with or the recess times allowed, students usually miss being in the elementary. More so, students usually miss their kind-hearted teachers. Most students who have been at L-S since kindergarten will fondly remember kindergarten teacher...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 4/20/17

So usually anything that happens around here, I affectionately refer to as a "workplace incident," and, usually, there's only one or two every week. This doesn't include all of the things I forget, whether that be a workplace incident. or an appointment. or a parent- teacher conference. or what day of the week it is....
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 4/20/17

The past week has not been one of the best of my life. Many things have either stopped working or flew apart. The first was my old hot-rod 1954 Ford. One day, it just started running awfully. I wasted days on the thing and even had a couple of hot-rod men with big brains over. They...
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Letters to the editor – 4/20/17

Who are the ‘Sully angels?’ Are there angels among us on Earth? Some people certainly think so. Guideposts, which publishes numerous magazines including “Angels On Earth Magazine,” writes at guideposts.org, “Many people believe that angels are God’s messengers at work in the world today. Angels come in many forms, from helpful animals to mysterious strangers. “Angels can come...
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Larry Van Dalen, 73

Larry Van Dalen, 73, of Monroe, passed away on Tuesday, Apr. 11, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. A celebration of Larry’s life will be held on Friday, Apr. 21, from noon-2 p.m. at the Monroe American Legion. Per his wishes, Larry was cremated and a private family burial will take place at...
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Dorothy Gose, 95

Dorothy Gose, 95, of Afton, passed away Monday, Apr. 10, 2017, at her home. Cele- bration of life memorial services were held Apr. 15 at Powers Funeral Home in Creston. Private family burial will be at a later date at Greenlawn Cemetery in Afton. Memorials are to the Gibson Memorial Library. Online condol-ences can be...
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