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Governor’s Nov. 16 proclamation imposes enhanced public health measures

Governor’s Nov. 16 proclamation imposes enhanced public health measures
As confirmed cases of COVID-19 surge across the state and threaten to overwhelm the health care system, businesses, schools, churches, and organizations are implementing changes to follow new guidelines enacted in an attempt to mitigate the spread of the virus. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ latest proclamation on Monday night, Nov. 16, imposed more public health measures...
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Vos elected as L-S School Board President for another term

The Lynnville-Sully School Board met in regular session on Monday, Nov. 16, with school board members Gerry Van Dyke, Jer Schnell, Amanda Jones, and Dave Foster present and Tammy Vos joining via phone. Administrators Shane Ehresman, Aaron Shipley, and Teri Bowlin, school board secretary Karla De Cook, school ex-officio Denali Conover, and guests Kyle Terpstra,...
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Athletic, experienced Hawks return four senior starters

Athletic, experienced Hawks return four senior starters
The Lynnville-Sully girls basketball team will hit the hardwood for the first official game of the 2020-21 season this Friday, Nov. 20. The Hawks have a senior-heavy varsity squad, making L-S a more experienced team this year. Last season, L-S went 15-7 on the season with an 11-5 record in the South Iowa Cedar League. They...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers, Nov. 19, 2020

  My health issues and doctor visits are not getting any better. I still spend half my time visiting doctors or chasing down medicine. You know you are buying too many meds when the pharmacy people know your name and birthday without even asking. I have always said I can handle seeing a doctor as long as I can...
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Betty Jochems, 90

Betty J. (Roose) Jochems, 90, formerly of Peoria, passed away Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at The Cottages in Pella just two days before her 91st birthday. Private family funeral service was held Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Peoria Christian Reformed Church. Interment followed in Peoria Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be designated for the mission fund of...
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George Sjaardema, 91

George Sjaardema, 91, died Nov. 10, 2020. Plans for visitation without family present are pending. A private family service will be held at a future date with burial at Sully Cemetery. Memorials may be designated to Sully Christian School or Newton Christian Reformed Church. George Frederick Sjaardema, 91, was born Oct. 29, 1929, to Joe and...
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