Monthly Archives: May 2020

Three turkeys for Conover hunters

ABOVE: Ben Conover with his 26-pound turkey shot on May 3.

                Hunting turkeys this spring has been a family affair for the Ben and Tara Conover family of rural Lynnville. Ben and two of his daughters, Alexy and Denali, have all bagged turkeys in the past...

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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers May 7, 2020

                Not much excitement this past week. I am getting very tired of the lockdown.

                A big Saturday night now is to get in the car and go through a drive-in to get food because no restaurants are open.

                So, I park the car somewhere...

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Gary Walker, 83

                Gary Walker, 83, of Oskaloosa passed away early Thursday morning, Apr. 16, 2020, at his home in Oskaloosa.

                Due to COVID-19 restrictions, private funeral services for Gary were held Saturday, Apr. 18, with Rev. Molly Goodrich of the First Christian Church officiating. Burial was in Forest Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be...

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Earl Beyer, 94

                Earl Beyer, 94, of Grinnell, died Saturday, May 2, 2020, at UnityPoint Grinnell Regional Medical Center.

                A private family graveside service with military honors was held Tuesday, May 5, at Friends Cemetery in New Sharon with Pastor Dave Crow officiating. Memorials may be designated to the Earl M. Beyer Memorial Fund...

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Harriett Taylor, 80

                Harriett Taylor, 80, of Newton and formerly of rural Lynnville, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, Apr. 25, 2020, at Wesley Life Park Centre in Newton. Due to the restrictions put in place by the Department of Public Health due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private family graveside service was held in the...

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Regan Marie

                Regan Marie was born Friday, May 1, 2020, to Jason and Shera Harthoorn of Reasnor. She weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and measured 20.5 inches. Her brother is Lucas, 19 months.

                Grandparents are Steve and Krista Harthoorn of Reasnor and Dan and Mary Ver Heul of Harvey. ...

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