Services honoring Nira Johnson Wilkinson, 97, of Mountain Home, AR, took place at Kirby Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mountain Home, AR, at 2 p.m., Saturday, Mar. 9, 2024. A graveside service at West Liberty Cemetery in Searsboro was at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Mar. 12. As we bid farewell to Nira Wilkinson's earthly presence, we...
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Hawks’ basketball season ends at state
The Hawks stand with the state participant trophy following the quarterfinals loss, a feat only eight teams in Class 1A had the privilege of accomplishing: From left, Kurt Harthoorn, Joel Harthoorn, Kevin Van Maanen, Trace Carlson, Nick Harthoorn, Cameyon James, Connor Deal, Carson Maston, Ethan Dunsbergen, Sawyer Veldhuizen, Jack Bowlin, Corder Noun Harder, Keegan DeWitt, Klayton Van Dyke,...
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‘Standing on the Shoulders’ honors the late Denny Brand
Some stories are best told by those who had first-hand accounts. Who better to author the story of a father and his legacy than a son? Tim Brand of Pella penned the story of his late father Denny, “Standing on the Shoulders: A Legacy Story of a Father, a Son, and Life’s Greatest Gifts.” The...
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Multiple Central Iowa counties under burn ban
State of Iowa Fire Marshal Dan Wood has enacted active burn bans in 31 Iowa counties due to extremely dry conditions in which open burning constitutes a danger to life or property. Jasper, Mahaska, Marion, and Poweshiek Counties all have active burn bans until further notice.
The State Fire Marshal provides information for bans on open...
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‘A Slice of Home’ by Simone Bates
One-Pan Wonder
I don’t really know how it’s possible, but our smallest family member creates (by far) the greatest amount of mess. Our precious sweetheart might only be 25% of our family, but in terms of dishes - and laundry - and baths, she clocks in at about 80% of the workload. She has only been...
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Virginia Ashby, 101
Virginia Ashby, 101, of Grinnell, died Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell.
A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, Mar. 4, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Grinnell. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery near Lynnville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to St. John's Lutheran Church or to...
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Ramona Boertje, 71
Memorial services celebrating the life of Ramona Kay Boertje, 71, of Highland Village, TX, will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Mar. 15, 2024, in Faith Chapel, Prestonwood Baptist Church, 6801 W. Park Blvd., Plano, TX, and at 1 p.m., Saturday, Mar. 23, at Lynnville Heart of Worship Church.
Ramona was born Jan. 24, 1953, to...
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