Monthly Archives: August 2022

Zuidema inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame

Zuidema inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame
Henry Zuidema accepts his certificate during the 4-H Hall of fame Induction at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 21. Zuidema has been involved with Jasper County 4-H for the better part of 75 years.  For the better part of 75 years, Henry Zuidema of rural Sully has been involved in 4-H in Jasper County....
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Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen

Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen
My children and grandchildren after a great award-winning veggie day at the Iowa State Fair.  One day at a time has been the theme for this past week, and I was reminded of that as I attended the funeral of my dad’s only sister, Aunt Edna, in Omaha last Tuesday. Yes, it was the same day...
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Bob Vermeer, 78

  Robert (Bob) Lee Vermeer, husband, father, grand-father, and leader passed away at 78 years old on Aug. 17, 2022, with loving family surrounding him. A private family funeral service was held Monday, Aug. 22, and a community celebration of life was held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at Vermeer Global Pavilion. Memorials in honor...
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Dorothy Latcham, 92

Dorothy Latcham, 92, of Grinnell, died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, at Grinnell United Methodist Church with Pastor Eric Schubert officiating. A luncheon will follow the service at the church. Interment will be at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell....
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‘Have a seat at my table’ by Cathryn Dunsbergen

‘Have a seat at my table’ by Cathryn Dunsbergen
Penelope is obsessed with monsters and requested a picture with one on the square in Pella. Check out the bakery bag she's holding - she sure does love her donut holes!
August is here! That also means that there is around one month until baby boy Dunsbergen makes his arrival. He doesn’t have a name yet,...
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