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“Have a seat at my table” By Cathryn Dunsbergen

“Have a seat at my table” By Cathryn Dunsbergen
 My sisters, my mom, Penelope, and I all went shopping at the beginning of November. It was a day full of coffee, good food, and lots of shopping bags. Note to self: Always take a stroller to hold bags so my arms don't have to!   The air is getting colder, the coats are getting thicker, and...
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Vos named L-S School Board President

The Lynnville-Sully School District Board of Directors held its yearly organizational board meeting on Monday, Nov. 15, in the high school library. President Tammy Vos called the meeting to order with board members Gerry Van Dyke, Dave Foster, and Amanda Jones present along with board secretary Karla De Cook, superintendent Matt Dunsbergen, principal Aaron Shipley,...
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L-S athletes prepare for winter sports season

L-S athletes prepare for winter sports season
GIRLS BASKETBALL: L-S girls look to reload this season Twelve Hawks out for girls high school basketball this season have been grinding it out on the hardwood and are working on playing as a unit in preparation for the official start of the 2021-22 season. The Hawks return one starter and three letterwinners from last year’s squad...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers, November 18, 2021

Nothing much exciting seems to be happening to me anymore. I must be too dang old. Automobiles and trucks started my way to disaster. I started making short trips in cars to pick up parts and wash cars for my dad in his sales and repair business. Whenever I could get out of dad’s sight, I would do...
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Marilyn Weyers, 82

  Gertrude Marilyn Weyers, 82, passed away at Pella Regional Health Center on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. A family funeral service was held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at  Garden Chapel Funeral Home in Pella. Memorials may be given to Monroe Fire and Rescue. Marilyn was born May 16, 1939, to Marion and Gertrude (Bezemer) Van Houweling...
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Robert Grimes, 50

  Robert C. Grimes, 50, of Marshalltown, died  Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Newton Union Cemetery. Memorials in Robert’s name (checks made payable to Randy Grimes) may be left at the funeral home. Robert, the son...
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Dave Conover, 70

  David Conover, 70, of New Sharon, passed away Friday evening, Nov. 12, 2021, at Mill Pond Senior Center in Ankeny. Per Dave’s wish, the family will be holding a visitation only from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at Holland-Coble Funeral Home in New Sharon. A private family burial will be held at a later date...
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