James Shepard, 60, of Grinnell, died Saturday, Apr. 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by loved ones.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 4, from 5-8 p.m. at Eagles Club in Grinnell. Memorials may be directed to Rose Shepard and sent in care of Cox-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, PO Box 163, Grinnell,...
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Local vendors serve up, sell out at Spring Fling event
Between the city-wide garage sales and the beautiful, warm weather, residents of Sully and the surrounding communities were busy this past weekend, which was kicked off with a Spring Fling event at La Rose Marie Bakery on Thursday night, Apr. 11.
Customers packed the bakery for delicious bakery treats and drinks and shopped at tables of...
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Recruitment Day at L-S focuses on potential career paths, teamwork
“Be all that you can be” was an iconic slogan used by the United States Army in the '80s. That inspiring statement still rings true today, and on Friday, Apr. 12, members of the Iowa Army National Guard spoke similar words of truth to Lynnville-Sully High Schoolers in a first-of-its-kind Recruitment Day.
Mrs. Melanie Sharp, L-S...
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Searsboro intersection improvements, road closures beginning in May
The Iowa Department of Transportation has announced work will begin next month on the reconfiguration of the Highway 146 and Highway F62 intersection in Searsboro.
Last year, public input was sought concerning the proposed improvements, and now, DOT officials are ready to execute the plan. The current intersection has stop signs for southbound Highway 146 drivers...
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‘Have a seat at my table’ by Cathryn Dunsbergen
Sunshine is here, and I couldn’t be more grateful. Spring is such a breath of fresh air. I love being able to take the kids outside with light jackets, especially because Penelope has been asking since January if each day she can wear a swimsuit and flip flops. Needless to say, we have two summer-loving...
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Special Sully Council meeting approves FY2025 budget
Sully City Council met in special session at 7 p.m. Monday, Apr. 15, at Sully Community Center. Present were mayor Ben Ahrens, city clerk Barbra Maasdam, public works director Jeremy Behun, councilmembers Tim LeCompte, Dan Stouthammer, Justin Van Soelen, and Jon Van Wyk, and guests Shelby Shinkle, Julie Van Wyk, and Margaret Vander Weerdt. Councilmember...
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Lynnville City Council approves painting parallel parking lines along East Street
Lynnville City Council held a public hearing at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Apr. 15, to review the 2024-25 budget. No one spoke and the hearing was adjourned. The monthly meeting was called to order, and the agenda was amended to move the guests up earlier in the agenda. Mayor Mark Newberg and councilmembers Bev Van Maanen,...
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