Yearly Archives: 2019

Living without a stove

Living without a stove
My husband Chuck and I and our two dogs recently moved across town in Sully, and we’re still living out of boxes at this point. Before moving, I had to clean out and defrost my deep freeze (it’s always a surprise to see what is lurking in the bottom of it when I clean it...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers Nov. 7, 2019

I did not have much excitement in my week to write about. I’m sitting here reminiscing and thinking how fast life passes by. I remember being in school. I hated school and felt like time was moving so slow, like I was going to be in school the rest of my life. Looking back, it seems like...
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Jude Tomlynn

Nathan and Elizabeth Van Wyk of Grinnell welcomed a son, Jude Tomlynn, born Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at 4:40 a.m. He weighed 8 pounds 15 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. He was welcomed home by big brother Samuel, age 22 months. Grandparents are Jaci Van Wyk of Sully, Delwin and Karen Van Wyk of Newton,...
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Duke wins IMT Des Moines Half Marathon

Duke wins IMT Des Moines Half Marathon
For the second time in her life, Susie Gray Duke found herself at the top of the podium for winning the IMT Des Moines Half Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 20. The 39-year-old from rural Grinnell had previously won the race in 2014 and was hoping for a top-three finish this year. Her time of 1:19:54...
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One of these things just doesn’t belong

One of these things just doesn’t belong
Snowy yards with colorful fallen leaves and fields with crops waiting to be harvested greeted area residents Tuesday morning, Oct. 29. Over an inch of snow fell in Des Moines on Oct. 28, which broke a record over 100 years old for that date. More snow is forecasted Read more