I’m once again realizing how old and stupid I am.
When I was young kid, my dad used to tie me to the clothesline so I could not run off without an adult.
I think I need to see if I can find that old setup or make a new one.
I do the most stupid things you’d...
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Loxley Eckles IV, 71
Loxley Thistle Eckles IV, 71, of Cedar Rapids, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, peacefully at home. Memorial ser-vice was at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area in Iowa City followed by a Celebration of Loxley’s Life.
Lox is survived by his loving wife of 32 years,...
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Verle Lint, 85
Verle Lint, 85, of Victor, died Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, at Brooklyn Community Estate in Brooklyn. The family received friends for visitation Tuesday, Aug. 17, at Smith Funeral Home in Victor followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m. A private family graveside service with military honors was held Wednesday at Victor Memorial Cemetery. Memorial...
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Carroll L. Weyers, 82
Carroll Lee Weyers, the son of Theodore Lewis and Emma Mae (Bell) Weyers, was born Dec. 18, 1938. He attended Palo Alto #5 Country School and then helped take care of the family farm. In 1959, Carroll was united in marriage with Dorothy Mae Winchell. To this union, Paul, Jackie, and Carlyn were born. Carroll...
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Marvin Renaud, 78
Marvin Renaud, 78, of Grinnell, died Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, at Unity-Point Grinnell Regional Medical Center.
Visitation will begin at 12 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 22, at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell and Marvin’s family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 23, at the...
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Amos Revere
Trevor and Janae Vander Wilt of Sully are the parents of a son, Amos Revere, born Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021. He weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces and measured 20 inches long. His siblings are: Tyke-15, Sadie-12, Gunnar-9, Deacon-7, Charity-4, and Betsy-2.
Grandparents are Jud and Pam Vos of Sully and Dee Vander Wilt of Sully.
Great-grandparents are...
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Rain holds off for eighth Sully Night Out Cruizin’ The Square Car Show events Saturday
The humid, sticky weather with possible rain forecasted Saturday evening, Aug. 7, probably kept a few vehicles and spectators away, but the eighth Sully Night Out Cruizin’ The Square Car Show, Sully Lions Club meal, Sully Big Band Concert, and “War With Grandpa” movie in the park all happened with a nice crowd. The event...
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