Patricia Ann Van Wyngarden, cherished wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, and friend, died peacefully on Apr. 13, 2024, at the age of 89 after suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born July 8, 1934, at her childhood home south of Reasnor to Kenneth and Irene (Zwank) Carnahan.
Pat graduated from Newton High School with the Class of...
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High-octane energy released at LSCEF’s Gym Jam
Nicole Kottenstette and her son Greysen face off in laser tag, an all-time favorite among Gym Jam with Mom attendees.
More than 100 area boys in grades K-5 and their moms or female chaperones unleashed loads of energy into fun and games at Lynnville-Sully Community Education Foundation’s annual Gym Jam with Mom Saturday afternoon, Apr. 6.
Gym...
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Parents Night focuses on fine motor skills
With a goal to equip parents and families with fun and engaging activities designed to help develop fine motor skills, Inspirations Preschool and Daycare held a Parents Night on Thursday, Apr. 4.
Melissa Watson, Inspirations preschool teacher, led the evening that featured science experiments, art projects, and games using materials most families already have at home...
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Daylight to dusk – locals share two eclipse perspectives
Deb Johnson's photo of totality using eclipse glasses as a filter on her cellphone. She and her husband Chuck wear gifted eclipse shirts in the path of totality in Arkansas.
By Deb Johnson
It’s so hard to describe in just One Word the awesome experience of a total solar eclipse. By now, everyone has seen diagrams of...
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2024 Spring City-Wide Garage Sales
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1. 8335 E. 112th St. S., Cori Schnell, multi-family garage sale, Friday 3-6. Boys' clothes/shoes - NB-5T, girls' clothes NB-12m, women's clothing and shoes, men's clothing, L-S apparel, sporting goods, kitchen items, landscaping items, picture frames, decor, toys.
2. 603 1st St., Ahrens, Saturday 8-noon. Small, curated selection of high-quality baby items! Mamaroo swing, Contours double...
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Weddings and Easter, a sweet combination
Hayden and Blair walked down the aisle as ring bearer and flower girl, and I was the matron of honor at my sister’s wedding last month. We all made it down the aisle just fine! It’s been a busy season of weddings for our family.
By Megan Pothoven
We had another wedding in the family as my...
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Ballpark items discussed at Sully Council meeting Monday
Sully City Council met in regular session at 7 p.m., Monday, Apr. 8, at Sully Community Center. Present were mayor Ben Ahrens, city clerk Barbra Maasdam, councilmembers MaryCarol Cross, Tim LeCompte, Dan Stouthammer, Justin Van Soelen, and Jon Van Wyk, and guests Jasper County Sheriff candidate Jeremy and Jen Cross of Baxter, Jeremy and Desiree...
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