Frank A. Webster, 73, of Gilman, died Tuesday, Mar. 6, 2018, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center. A visitation was held from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 11, at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell. Condolences may be shared at www.smithfh.com.
Frank Albert Webster was born the son of Oscar and Rita (Elliott) Webster on Nov. 8, 1944,...
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Mattie Lewis, 84
Mattie Lou Lewis, 84, of Lynnville, passed away peacefully on Mar. 7, 2018, in the South Village at the Mayflower Com-munity Health Care Center, Grinnell. A celebration of life service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Mar. 10, at the Mayflower Community Carman Center. Burial will be at a later date in Lynnville Woodland...
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Over $30,000 raised for Kelly Miller
Everyone who knows Kelly Miller of Galesburg is aware he is a friend to everyone who is always ready to strike up a conversation or share a laugh. But after the final guest left a benefit held in his honor which raised over $30,000 on Friday night, Mar. 2, Kelly was full of emotion and speechless....
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Jasper County Crime Stoppers has productive first year
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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