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Pella Christian Eagles soar to the semis         

Pella Christian Eagles soar to the semis         
The fourth-seeded Pella Christian Eagles played fifth-seeded MFL-MarMac in the last of the Class 2A quarterfinals at Wells Fargo Arena on Monday, Mar. 6. The Eagles got off to a rocky start and were down by double digits in the first quarter. However, the experienced squad kept settled in and found their groove. PC went on...
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Three Lynnville-Sully coaches recognized for excellence

Three Lynnville-Sully coaches recognized for excellence
Three Lynnville-Sully coaches were in the spotlight for well-deserved recognition. Jerry Hulsing, high school girls basketball coach, and football coaches Mike Parkinson and Brad Bowlin all brought home hardware for their efforts in leading Lynnville-Sully student-athletes to success. Hulsing was honored Friday, Mar. 3, by the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association during the Iowa Girls’ State Basketball...
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The DeeZee Spirit By Darrell Zegers, March 9, 2023

I have spent a lot of my life having to make do with something that did not fit. It was never the right thing. I was either too lazy or too broke to get the right thing. I’ve driven cars for months with that little dinky spare tire that you are to use just to get to...
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Vivian M. Plate, 86

Vivian M. Plate, 86, of Grinnell, passed away peace-fully on Feb. 25, 2023, at UnityPoint Grinnell Regional Medical Center. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Mar. 4, at First Friends Church in Grinnell. Burial was in New Sharon Friends Cemetery following the service. Memorials may be designated to the Vivian M. Plate Memorial...
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Ron Graham, 64

Ronald “Ron” Graham, 64, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Feb. 27, 2023. The funeral service was held Monday, Mar. 6, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Ron was  laid to rest at St. John’s Cemetery in Cumming, following the service. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Lung Association or Whitetails Unlimited in...
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Kelly J Miller, 68

Kelly J Miller, 68, of Reasnor,  passed away Mar. 2, 2023, at Hospice of Pella Comfort House. The memorial service was at 10:30 a.m., Monday Mar. 6, at Sully Community Church to be followed by a burial at a later date. Memorial contributions may be designated to the Kelly Miller Benefit Fund to benefit the Lynnville-Sully...
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Bill Campbell, 91

Billy “Bill” Campbell, 91, died Thursday, Mar. 2, 2023, peacefully at his home with his family by his side. A visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, Mar. 11, at Cox-Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell. Memorials in his name can be sent in care of Cox-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, PO Box...
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