Barrett Neal was born to Zach and Brooke Dunsbergen of Searsboro on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. He weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. He has a big brother, Hudson, 22 months.
Grandparents are Robin Cheek of Ankeny and Dan and Sharla Dunsbergen of Sully.
Great-grandparents are Melvin Moyer of Ankeny, Ron and Julie...
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L-S production of Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid JR’ postponed
Due to COVID-19-related concerns and the rising positive infection rates in Jasper County, L-S music and drama coach Mrs. Amber Mathis said the difficult decision has been made to postpone the production of Disney's "The Little Mermaid JR."
Students have been preparing since mid-September for the show that was originally scheduled for this weekend, Nov. 13...
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Sellout, drive-through success for Killduff United Methodist Church
Cars line the streets of Killduff surrounding Killduff United Methodist Church as people wait to be served the church’s annual Thanksgiving meal drive-through style on Saturday, Nov. 7.
Thanksgiving is a time for remembering and celebrating blessings. The annual Thanksgiving supper served by the congregation of the Killduff United Methodist Church on Saturday, Nov. 7, is...
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Lynnville-Sully School Board votes to pursue full-time superintendent position
The Lynnville-Sully School District Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the search for a full-time superintendent for the 2020-21 school year with assistance from Grundmeyer Leader Search at the Thursday, Nov. 5, special board meeting.
The Nov. 5 school board meeting was prompted by discussion at the Oct. 20 regular school board meeting, which revolved...
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Voters turn out in record numbers on Election Day
In what was one of the most expensive and divisive elections in modern political history, eligible voters turned out in record numbers across the country on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Over 161 million Americans cast votes in federal, state, and local elections across the country for a voter turnout rate of nearly 67%, which is the...
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Serving U.S.: Ed Hoksbergen, U.S. Army Aidman
Photo: Ed Hoksbergen served in the U.S. Army from February 1954 through January 1956.
At age 20, Edward (Ed) Hoksbergen was engaged to be married and had hopes of getting started with farming on his own. However, those plans for his life got put on hold for two years as Hoksbergen instead dedicated himself to serving...
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National Homemade Bread Day, Nov. 17, 2020
By Deb Johnson
Before we talk about this coming Tuesday, you might recall that another Friday the 13th is just around the corner. Have you ever walked down the street with someone and come upon an obstacle like a light pole and had to step away from your walking partner, perhaps unclasping hands for a brief...
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