Well, our late summer is over. I think Monday was the last nice day we will have until next May.
As for me, I am still spending time going to the doctor. I just got back from having a COVID-19 test.
A gal at the hospital took me to the testing station. She got out a long...
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Virginia Van Kooten, 92
Virginia Van Kooten, 92, of Pella, passed away Nov. 5, 2020. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, at Second Christian Reformed Church in Pella. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery, Pella.
Virginia Tana (Kloosterman) Van Kooten was the second daughter of Case and Elizabeth (Van Gilst) Kloosterman. She was born Apr. 21,...
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Larry W. Engbers, 78
Larry Engbers, 78, of Pella, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at The Cottages in Pella. Graveside services with military honors were held Thursday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. Burial was in Black Oak Cemetery, Mahaska County. Memorial contributions may be designated for Peoria Christian School or Zeeland (MI) Christian School.
Larry William Engbers was born...
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Ward Van Wyk, 56
Ward Van Wyk, 56, of Pella, died Nov. 1, 2020. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, at First Reformed Church in Pella.
Ward Eugene Van Wyk was born Jan. 10, 1964, to Walter and Harriett (Olsthoorn) Van Wyk.
He grew up in the Sully/Pella area and was a member of the Second...
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Men’s group inspires one another to grow spiritually while serving their Lord and community
A group of local men dedicated to showing up for God and their communities have revitalized the mission of Heart of Worship’s Band of Brothers group, and they are striving to make a lasting impact.
The men’s group was originally started by Heart of Worship Pastor Tom Pool when he served in New Sharon years ago....
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L-S State XC: Smock places 11th, Gruver 61st
A season of hard work, countless miles, times of quarantine, and plenty of uncertainty culminated at the state cross-country meet at Lakeside Golf Course north of Fort Dodge on Saturday, Oct. 31, for two Lynnville-Sully athletes. Sophomores Greenlee Smock, daughter of Jamie and Vanessa Smock of Sully, and James Gruver, son of Doug and Janise Gruver...
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Area youth dress up for Halloween fun
Aubrey Flores, daughter of Jeremy and Kendy Flores of rural Newton dressed as a skeleton, and Haley Maston, daughter of Brian and Jessica Maston of Killduff dressed as Elsa, read an excerpt at the LSCEF StoryWalk® on Oct. 31 in Sully’s central park. At left, Brody Dunsbergen, son of Kenton and Kayla Dunsbergen of rural...
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