Sully City Council met in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 10, at Sully Community Center. Present were city clerk Barbra Maasdam, public works director Jeremy Behun, mayor pro tem Justin Van Soelen, councilmembers MaryCarol Cross, Tim LeCompte, Dan Stouthammer, and Jon Van Wyk, and guests Margaret Vander Weerdt, Jasper County Supervisor Brandon...
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City of Lynnville seeks individuals for three open council seats including mayor
Lynnville City Council met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 10, at Lynnville City Hall. Mayor pro tem Bev Van Maanen called the meeting to order with council members Kevin Arment, Terry Fraker, Mark Newberg, and Mark Lageveen present. City clerk Bev Arthur and guests Faye Brand, Dale Flander, Rahn Savage, Jay...
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Earlham hands L-S softball season-ending loss
Three seniors played their last game in a Hawk uniform – Greenlee Smock, Makayla Tice, and Squires. Their contributions and leadership on and off the field will be missed. Smock led the team in hits (35), batting average (.393), runs scored (25), and stolen bases (20). Squires, a power-hitting first baseman, led the team...
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PC baseball wins districts; punches ticket to state tournament
A dominant win over Central Decatur on July 8 sent the Pella Christian Eagles to the Class 2A substate final on Tuesday, July 11, where they defeated four-time defending state champion Van Meter. Players with local connections include: Lincoln Vander Molen, kneeling in the front row, fourth from the left; Eliot Menninga, front row second...
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Marilyn Peery, 83
Marilyn (Millgate) Peery, 83, of Grinnell, died June 28, 2023, at her home southwest of Grinnell. Her cremated remains will be scattered on the family farm. Memorials may be designated to PALS (Poweshiek Animal League Shelter) and mailed in care of the Smith Funeral Home and Crematory, PO Box 368, Grinnell, IA 50112. Memories and...
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Brian Thompson, 70
Brian Thompson, 70, of Grinnell, entered heaven's gates on Monday, July 3, 2023, as he was on his daily bike ride.
A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 10, at Calvary Baptist Church in Grinnell. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery north of Lynnville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Calvary...
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Ethel Sylvester, 82
Ethel Ann Sylvester, 82, died peacefully in her sleep at Atrium Care Center in Hills, just weeks shy of her 60th wedding anniversary.
The celebration of life service will be held Saturday, July 15, at 10 a.m. at Good News Bible Church, 845 Pepperwood Lane, Iowa City, followed by a reception.
In lieu of flowers, the family...
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