Joan Marcille Redeker, 85, of Bran-son, MO, went to glory on July 13, 2026. Funeral ser-vices were held at 4 p.m., Sunday, July 19, at First Presbyterian Church, Branson, MO.
The daughter of Harrison and Marie (Fortuin) Terpstra, she was born on Richland Farm, Lynnville, Sept. 27, 1940. She had a brother Harlan and two sisters...
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Scott Stephens, 55
Scott Allan Stephens, United States Veteran, be-loved hus-band, son, father, uncle, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, in the loving presence of his family at the Comfort House in Pella. Military rites were held at 7 p.m., July 21, at Lake Red Rock North Overlook.
Born Apr. 12, 1971, in Puyallup, WA,...
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Marilyn Vos, 81
Marilyn Vos, 81, passed away July 19, 2026. Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. with the family present 4-6 p.m., Friday, July 24, at Garden Chapel Funeral Home, Pella. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 25, at First Christian Reformed Church, Oskaloosa. Memorials may be given to Pella Christian Schools, Oskaloosa First Christian...
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L-S Hawks win fifth straight District title
Above, members of the 2026 Class 1A District 12 championship team following their win over Baxter are shown: Front row, left to right, Ethan Dunsbergen, Jack Bowlin, Matthew Mintle, Jaiden Richards, Connor Deal, Gavin Olea; middle, Dylan Rea, Trace Alberts, Colton Alberts, Tyler Routier, Jordan Dunsbergen, Ashton Rozendaal; back, head coach Scott Alberts, coach Carson...
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Lynnville Dance Company holds summer recital
Angie Ver Ploeg, Lynnville Dance Company founder and lead teacher in the back row, far left, stands with her summer session dancers following their July 9 dance recital held at Sully Christian School. Shown are: Front row from left, Penelope Dunsbergen, Kylie Harthoorn, Caroline Rozendaal, Ava Walker, Maggie Kornelis, Holland Nikkel, Blair Pothoven, Vivian Harthoorn,...
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Showcase of 4-H and FFA achievements at Poweshiek, Jasper County Fairs
Nothing says summer in July like county fair, and it’s time for youth 4-H and FFA members to steal the spotlight for their year-round work and achievements. Hundreds of exhibitors, supporters, and visitors will flock to area fairgrounds to celebrate all the county fair has to offer, from livestock shows to exhibit halls packed with blue...
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Peaches aplenty! By LeAnn Hjelmeland
We have a bit of a peach problem here at the Hjelmeland house. As in, 150+ peaches ready to eat and getting riper by the day!
It’s going to take some time to eat or preserve all those peaches, yet it’s a problem I’m glad to have. There’s nothing better than a soft, ripe peach that...
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