Asa Jud Van Wyngarden was born Tuesday, Apr. 27, 2021. He weighed 9 pounds 1 ounce. His parents are Alex and Jentri Van Wyngarden of Peoria. His sisters are Ada (9), Alyza (5), and Alivia (3), and his brother is Aaron (7)
Grandparents are Warren and Bonnie Van Wyngarden of Peoria and Judson and Pam Vos...
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Bridger Brooks
Bridger Brooks was born Monday, Apr. 12, 2021, to Logan and Krysta (Van Maanen) Spoelstra of Lynnville. He weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. He was welcomed by his big brother, Rhett, who turned five on Apr. 13.
Grandparents are Robert Spoelstra of New Sharon, Donna Spoelstra of Pella, and Bryce and...
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Beautiful people, beautiful weather convene for Rustic Romance at Lynnville-Sully’s prom
Lynnville-Sully’s prom king and queen – Lane Mathis, son of Jake and Amber Mathis and Heidi and Eric Moyer, and Korinne Jansen, daughter of David and Lisa Jansen.
Lynnville-Sully’s 2021 junior-senior prom featured the perfect combination of beautiful guests, beautiful weather, and hours of organization and detail that led to a beautifully-transformed gym and fun after-prom...
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Pella’s blooms welcome visitors near and far
The city of Pella is ready to roll out the welcome mat for the hundreds of guests who will visit the small Dutch town May 6, 7, and 8 for the annual Tulip Time celebration.
Right now, the many tulip beds lining the downtown streets and in the beautiful parks and gardens are in peak bloom....
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Garden-fresh goodness on the menu this summer
By Megan Pothoven
Growing up, I hated pulling weeds. Weeding my mom’s vegetable garden was one of the chores my siblings and I were responsible for in the summer. And of course, my mom seemed to plant everything in her garden, making it rather large. One of the memories I have is spending hot, sunny summer...
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Girls win BGM Classic
BGM Classic Relays
The L-S girls track team celebrating its team win at the BGM Classic Relays on Apr. 23 are: Front row, Dylann Huyser, Lily Zylstra; middle, Aliya James, Reagan McFarland, Carsyn McFarland, Cally Gibbs, Cayler Noun Harder, Megan Van Zante, Jaden Brand, Meleisha Vos, Caitlin Alberts; back, coach Jill Schuring, Morgan Jones, Kinsley Tice, Korinne Jansen,...
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Hawks reign as meet champs at EBF
By Zach Morningstar
Ike Ryan Relays – Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont
On Thursday, Apr. 22, the L-S boys picked up a meet at Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont in what would have otherwise been a week free of competition given the canceled BGM meet due to weather. The Hawks were focused and ready to compete at Eddyville. They edged out SICL rival North Mahaska...
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