Dear Editor,
I couldn’t help but write a letter in regards to Billy Graham. Mr Graham is rightly being said to be America’s Pastor. He was truly a great pastor, perhaps the Greatest Man of my lifetime. You see it was at a young age that we as a family sat down to watch a Billy...
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Letter to the Editor: School safety measures suggested
On the heals of our nation's most recent mass shooting, our local school district sent parents an email outlining a few safety measures the administration has in place to help keep our children safe. The communication additionally asked that parents share any suggestions we may have that could help bolster that safety.
One of the reasons...
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Letter to the Editor: March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Nothing is sweeter than the start of springtime in Iowa. March means the start of spring and its promise of warmer weather. But did you know March is also the start of Problem Gambling Awareness Month? Problem gambling affects hundreds of thousands of Iowans each year. In fact, the Center for Social and Behavioral Research...
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From the Kitchen of Heidi Van Wyk
This week’s featured cook is Heidi Van Wyk. Heidi grew up south of Sully and graduated from Lynnville-Sully High School and the University of Northwestern in St. Paul, MN.
Heidi is married to Joel Van Wyk, and they live north of Sully in the home Joel grew up in. They have been married for 25 years....
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L-S Board approves $155,116 for new bleachers, sidewalk, epoxy flooring
The Lynnville-Sully Board of Education held a public hearing on Monday, Feb. 26, at 6:30 p.m. prior to the regular board meeting in the high school library. President Tim Dunsbergen called the meeting to order. Board members Steph Young, Tammy Vos, Gerry Van Dyke, and Dunsbergen were present. Board secretary Karla DeCook, superintendent Shane Ehresman,...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers 3/1/2018
I don’t think there is anything I’m more scared of than a trip to the dentist. I haven’t eaten or slept for two days.
I went to the dentist last week and a lady hacked and dug and chipped away at my “barnacle,” as she called it.
Then they took 18 (yes, I said 18) X-rays. The...
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Wren Averie
Brett and Suzi Huizer of Monroe are the parents of a daughter, Wren Averie, born Feb. 23, 2018. She weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces. Her sister is Livie, age 4 1/2.
Grandparents are Mark and Vicky Huizer of Pella, Sarah Van Wyk of Monroe, and Kevin Van Wyk of Colfax.
Great-grandparents are Guy and Janet Jansen of...
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