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Raymond Terlouw, 93

Raymond Terlouw, 93, of Pella and formerly of Sully, died Jan. 29, 2023, at Hospice of Pella Comfort House. Funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, at Sully Community Church. Memorials have been designated for Gideons International. Raymond G. Terlouw was born June 21, 1929, to Frank and Wilma (Rozenboom) Terlouw. He grew...
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Susan Verwers, 87

Susan Jane Verwers passed away Friday Jan. 20. 2023, in Hot Springs, AR. Susan was born Sept. 26, 1935, in Grinnell to Leo and Ethel (Holmadahl) Braley. Sue was raised in rural Kellogg and graduated from Kellogg High School where she was an outstanding player on the girls basketball team and also a cheerleader. She attended...
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Mia Ann and Rory Allen

Twins were born to Chris and Alicia Arkema of New Sharon on Jan. 24, 2023. Mia Ann weighed 6 pounds 2 ounces and measured 18 3/4 inches long. Rory Allen weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Their siblings are Maddux age 5 and Ryne age 2 1/2. Grandparents are Mike and Denise...
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Rankin leaves automotive industry, finds fulfilling career path as barber

By LeAnn Hjelmeland From automotive shop to barber shop, Jonny Rankin of rural Reasnor has made quite the switch in workplaces over the past year. After years of doing vehicle service work, Rankin is now serving people in his new line of work as a barber’s apprentice at Groom Barber Lounge in Pella. The change in careers...
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Final approval given on Lynnville-Sully’s projects funded by $4.5 million bond issue passed in 2020

Nearly three years after voters passed Lynnville-Sully’s $4.5 million school bond with 80.53% approval, the Lynnville-Sully School Board approved the closing document from Graphite Construction at the Jan. 16 board meeting. The approval of the multi-faceted project means every element is now complete including the new North Gym, new football/track concession stand with handicap-accessible restrooms,...
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‘Farm to Table’ by Julie Van Manen

Looking ahead to next week’s forecast calling for highs in the lower teens (at least there will be no flies or weeds), it looks like a great time to make some soup to usher out January, known as National Soup Month. Last week, Kevin and I were able enjoy some warmer temperatures as we were...
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