Yearly Archives: 2024

‘Have a seat at my table’ by Cathryn Dunsbergen

‘Have a seat at my table’ by Cathryn Dunsbergen
There is nothing better than opening the windows in the early hours of the morning, letting the fresh air in, and listening to the sound of the world waking up. And I may or may not have lit a fall-scented candle. Yes, that’s right, I said fall candle. The cooler temperatures have me dreaming about the...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers

I lost two friends recently. Kyle Stock was the first one. I only knew him well for the last five or six years. Kyle owned and made his living driving a 30-year-old Pete… When he became ill, he went to part-time. My back fell apart after driving a semi for about 50 years. I hooked up...
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Zegers wins DTGC’s Survivor Tourney

Zegers wins DTGC’s Survivor Tourney
The Diamond Trail Golf Club crowned the league’s top golfers on Sunday, Aug. 11. Baker Zegers earned the bragging rights of 2024 Survivor Champion. His caddy and father, Brad Zegers, was alongside him for the win. Josh DeWitt came in second and Nick Beyer third to make up the top three. [caption id="attachment_7079583" align="alignleft" width="205"]Read more

Lynnville City Council takes care of August business in one hour

The Lynnville City Council met in regular session on Monday, Aug. 12 at 5:30 p.m., at Lynnville City Hall. Mayor Mark Newberg called the meeting to order with council-members Bev Van Maanen, Tanis Comegys, Terry Fraker, and Terry Needham present along with city clerk Bev Arthur and city maintenance director Nick Arthur. Bailey Thompkins was...
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Ballpark equipment order approved at Sully City Council meeting

Sully City Council met in regular session at Sully Community Center at 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 12. Members present were city clerk Barbra Maasdam, public works director Jeremy Behun, council-members MaryCarol Cross, Tim LeCompte, Dan Stouthammer, Jon Van Wyk via Zoom, and Justin Van Soelen; and guests Andrew Collins—Executive director for MIPA, Wes Van Wyk,...
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Dennis Zylstra, 75

  Dennis Zylstra, 75, of Lynnville, passed away  Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, at Montezuma Specialty Care in Montezuma.  Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 16, at Lynnville Friends Church. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 15, at the FCC Building in Lynnville beginning at noon with the family present...
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Gilbert Van Wyk, 91

Gilbert Van Wyk, 91, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 9, at Sully First Reformed Church. Memorials may be given to Iowa River Hospice or Newton Village.  Gilbert Van Wyk was born Feb. 9, 1933, to Henry G. and Clara (Ver Steegt) Van Wyk on a farm...
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