Monthly Archives: July 2020

IHSAA announces revised Fall 2020 football schedules due to COVID-19

IHSAA announces revised Fall 2020 football schedules due to COVID-19
To better prepare for the 2020 varsity football season, the Iowa High School Athletic Association developed a revised schedule plan which allows for member school adjustments due to COVID-19. Football remains the only Iowa high school sport with regular season schedules and postseason qualifying managed by the IHSAA. The revised plan considers flexibility for school...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers, July 30, 2020

I have not been camping for decades. This past weekend, some family and friends were camping at Red Rock. I stopped by there and had a great meal and plenty of “bull shooting.” I remember doing some camping when my kids were young. They were usually terrible events. It rained almost every time we would go out....
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Bob DeVries, 88

Bob DeVries, 88 In the blink of an eye, July 19, 2020, Robert Keith (Bob) DeVries entered heaven’s gates where he met his Savior Jesus Christ face to face in all of His glory. In that moment, his hope in God and eternal life were realized through his faith in Jesus Christ his Savior. Bob was born...
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L-S Hawks advance to Class 1A state tournament for second consecutive year

L-S Hawks advance to Class 1A state tournament for second consecutive year
ABOVE: The Lynnville-Sully softball team is headed back to the state tournament after defeating New London, 5-0: Front row, Makayla Tice, Kaprice Wearmouth, Caitlin Alberts, Mallory Loftus, Janelle Rozendaal, Cayler Noun Harder, Kaleah Ehresman, Denali Conover, Lily Zylstra, Jaden Brand, back, head coach Stacey Alberts, Aliya James, Megan Van Zante, Laci Keen, Korinne Jansen, Elizabeth...
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Iowa Senator Joni Ernst visits Sully Locker and Market

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst visits Sully Locker and Market
ABOVE: Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is flanked by Rick and Cheryl Nikkel, owners of Sully Locker and Market, during a visit on Friday, July 17. By Deb Johnson On the morning of Friday, July 17, Rick and Cheryl Nikkel, who recently acquired ownership of the Sully Locker and Market, hosted Iowa’s junior U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R)....
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Jasper, Poweshiek County Fairs underway

Jasper, Poweshiek County Fairs underway
ABOVE: Abby Gruver, daughter of Doug and Janise Gruver, stands on the far left with other members of Poweshiek County Fair’s 2020 court: from left, Gruver, Queen Hailey Heishman, Little Miss Ilee LaCaeyse, and Emily James. Gruver has been a 4-H member for eight years and has been involved in the Poweshiek County Fair in a...
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Local artist combines talent, creativity, and passion to generate income in 2020

Local artist combines talent, creativity, and passion to generate income in 2020
Kaylee Maasdam’s freshman year at Northwestern College in Orange City came to an abrupt end in mid-March when COVID-19 required colleges across the nation to send students home early and finish the year through online courses. The uncertainty of the world’s events carried over to Maasdam’s original plans for a summer waitressing job. With restaurants...
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