Funeral services for Gretta Veenstra, 87, of Pella, were held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, at Peoria Christian Reformed Church. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery, Pella. Memorials have been designated for Peoria Christian School, Pella Christian Schools, and Peoria Christian Reformed Church.
Gretta Veenstra was born Feb. 7, 1937, to Richard and Gertie (Vander...
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Henrietta Laverman, 94
Henrietta Wilma Laverman, 94, of Pella and formerly of Sully, passed away Aug. 21, 2024, at The Cottages in Pella. Private family service was held Monday, Aug. 26, at Garden Chapel Funeral Home, Pella. Interment followed in Sully Cemetery. Memorials have been designated for Hope Ministries in Des Moines or Gideons International, PO Box 161,...
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Kensington Kay
Jaden and Hailey Rolffs of Gate City, VA, are the parents of a baby girl, Kensington Kay, born at 12:33 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. She weighed 6 pounds 6 ounces and measured 20 inches long.
Grandparents are Bob and Diana Scandridge of Sully and Brad and Erin Rolffs of Pella. Great-grandparents are Randy and Aleda...
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Rodgers shows Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Market Steer
Shay Rodgers with “Grandpa,” the 2024 Iowa State Fair’s Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Market Steer.
Shay Rodgers, daughter of Wade and Kaylene Rodgers of rural Searsboro, exhibited the 2024 Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Market Steer at the 2024 Iowa State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 14. It was a memorable day for Rodgers. Wednesday’s show marked the...
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Smoke On The Water kicks off this weekend at Old Settlers Park
The smoke is about to be rolling carrying the tantalizing scent of award-winning barbecue at Smoke On The Water’s BBQ Competition and Benefit on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Old Settlers Park located at 809 Woodland Drive, Lynnville.
Eighteen teams of pitmasters and BBQ enthusiasts from across the state will put their top-secret recipes to the test at the...
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Back-to-School Night at L-S Thursday
Class is about to be in session for Lynnville-Sully students who kick off the 2024-25 school year on Tuesday, Aug. 27. A Back-To-School Night will be held on Thursday, Aug. 22. K-8 students and families are invited to meet teachers and acclimate themselves to the classroom from 6-7 p.m. High schoolers are welcome from 6:30-7:30...
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SCS Hostess Supper Saturday
Sully Christian School families and supporters will celebrate God’s faithfulness to the school with the SCS Hostess Supper Fundraiser at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24. The annual parent-hosted dinner event serves as a kick off to the new school year. Parents and society members will share a meal, fellowship, and entertainment featuring musical guest, Higher...
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