“My wife Liz and I stayed at the Ronald McDonald House for nearly 40 days when our boys were in the NICU. Without their help, donations, and facilities, I don't know how we could have made it through that time.”
Joel Harthoorn, middle school science teacher and student council advisor, speaks from experience when he shares...
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Celebrating a year of GREAT character
The halls and elementary classrooms at Lynnville-Sully were filled with delighted squeals and laughter on Friday, May 22, as kindergarten through fifth graders enjoyed the annual Character Counts Carnival. The carnival was a much-anticipated and fun time of rewarding the students for upholding the six Pillars of Character throughout the school year.
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 5/28/15
I’m baaaaack! Thanks, again, Julie, for sharing a little bit of your life and recipes! I just love, love getting a tiny glimpse into another’s story.
The last couple weeks in this beige house on the corner have been full of a little of this and a little of that. I caught Lady Bird playing with...
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Remember When – 5/28/15
35 years ago (1980)
Wayne Sharp, Lynnville-Sully School Board President, presented 48 diplomas to the class of 1980. Chris Terpstra, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Terpstra of Sully, was named valedictorian. Debra Vander Linden, daughter of Danis and the late Don Vander Linden, was named salutatorian. Ken Wilcox, superintendent, presented the Danforth Foundation “I Dare...
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Sully RISE Paving Project update
The RISE Paving Project in Sully has lost a few days due to the weather. Phase 2 paving, weather permitting, should be done this week now, according to city engineer Brad Uitermarkt of Garden and Associates of Oskaloosa. Blommers Construction Inc. of Pella will be paving the portion of 1st Avenue from the water tower...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers
I have my garden in, and it looks fairly good. I’m not very precise and sometimes plant two different types of seeds in the same row.
I end up with some pretty weird crossbred plants, like beets that taste like radishes.
I never use any kind of marker string. The rows are terribly crooked and almost touch...
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Beware of asphalt paving fraud in the area
The Jasper County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation on a fraud case that has been taking advantage of citizens in the Marion and Jasper County area. According to a press release from Jasper County Chief Deputy Duane Rozendaal, “We would like to make the public aware of their intent to utilize fraudulent practices to...
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