Jasper County Crime Stoppers is already making a difference for local law enforcement and community safety in its inaugural year. Newton Police Sgt. Chris Wing shared the results of the anonymous crime reporting program during a recent Newton Police Department Lunch and Learn.
“The beauty of Crime Stoppers is, this is what it is all about:...
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Randy and Pat Taylor, L-S Fans of the Game
Lynnville-Sully Hawk super fan Randy Taylor can usually be found behind the camera lens capturing memories for all L-S students, and his wife Pat is often cheering from the stands. On Monday, Mar. 5, the Taylors were honored prior to tip-off of the Class 1A quarterfinal game of the boys high school state basketball tournament...
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Serving U.S.: Ralph Van Wyk, U.S. Army Radio Operator
Serving U.S.: Ralph Van Wyk, U.S. Army Radio Operator
In 1952, Ralph Van Wyk of Sully, now 87, always had aspirations of becoming a farmer. But at age 20, with a war going on, he found it difficult to become firmly established in his dream. Van Wyk and many other young men his age were soon...
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FROM THE KITCHEN: National Meatball Day is Mar. 9
This Friday, Mar. 9, is National Meatball Day, one of those “national day” oddities that has somehow made it into the calendar. But nobody really seems to know the source of the occasion. As far as this meatball lover is concerned, that’s okay by me. I just love the opportunity to eat meatballs and anything...
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Hawks Fall at State
For the second consecutive year, the Lynnville-Sully boys basketball team was among the best teams in Class 1A competing in the state basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. The sixth-seeded Hawks faced third-seeded Remsen St. Mary’s to open their state tourney experience on Monday, Mar. 5.
The Hawks came out strong, leading by one at the...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers Mar. 8, 2018
During the winter, I get stuck in the house watching TV. There are a few programs I like.
The professional bull riders show is probably my favorite late on Sunday night.
People surely have their own opinion. There are shows I detest, like “Will and Grace.”
The next stupid thing on TV is the commercials. There are several...
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Gene Nunnikhoven, 87
Marvin “Gene” Nunnikhoven, 87, of Oskaloosa, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, under hospice care at the MHP Hospital.
Funeral services were Saturday, Mar. 3, in the Central Reformed Church in Oskaloosa with the Rev. Jon Nelson officiating. Burial was in the Friends Cemetery in Oskaloosa. Military honors were by members of the Pella Honor Guard.
Memorials may...
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