Merlin Jon Van Zee, 45, of Danville, passed away Thursday, Mar. 2, 2023, in Pella after he lost his battle with depression and mental illness.
The funeral service for Dr. Van Zee was at 10 a.m., Thursday, Mar. 9, at Prugh Funeral Service, Burlington, with the Rev. Dr. Jason Unzicker officiating. Memorials have been established for...
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Kenneth Wilborn, DVM, 80
Kenneth Ray Wilborn of Manila, AR, was born in Cardwell, MO, on Dec. 11, 1942, to Opal (Hyde) and Walker Wilborn. On Feb. 20, 2023, he took his last breath at St. Bernard's Hospital.
As a young boy, Ken was fascinated by books and animals. He married Clora Joan Lang and soon graduated from the University...
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Bonnie Westerkamp, 80
Bonnie Lou Westerkamp, 80, of Pella passed away Mar. 8, 2023. Memor-ial service was Saturday, Mar. 11, at Trinity Reformed Church, Pella, preceded by interment in Oakwood Cemetery, Pella. Memorials have been designated for Riverside Church in Knoxville and Wesley Life Hospice of Pella.
Bonnie was born Feb. 21, 1943, to Kenneth and Carolyn (Roorda) Vander...
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Scott J. Grober, 61
Scott J. Grober, 61, of Cresco, passed away Tuesday, Mar. 7, 2023, at his home.
Funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Mar. 16, at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in Elma with Father Jerry Kopacek officiating. There will be a two-hour visitation at the funeral home prior to the funeral service on Thursday. Burial will be...
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Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig visits Sully Transport
Above, Troy Vander Leest and Brent Vander Leest pose with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig during his visit to the Sully trucking business.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig met with leadership at Sully Transport, Inc., and toured the Sully facility on Friday, Mar. 3, as part of his ongoing effort to hear from and...
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Brands’ healthy lamb quintuplets are a ‘one-in-a-million’ experience
Above, Braxton Brand checks in on his nine-day-old lambs.
Rising during the wee hours of the morning is nothing new for Cory and Heidi Brand and their four children during lambing season. The Brands, who live just east of Searsboro, have a flock of nearly 70 sheep right now. Most of the flock belongs to the...
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Support Lynnville United Fund Campaign’s fundraising efforts at Friday’s Bingo Blitz and Soup Supper
The community is invited to help jumpstart the fundraising campaign for the Lynnville United Fund by attending a Bingo Blitz and Soup Supper on Friday, Mar. 10, in the 1st State Bank Basement in Lynnville.
The family-friendly evening will kick off with soup served from 5-6:30 p.m. Then, Bingo Blitz starts up at 6:30 p.m. Prizes...
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