The last holiday of the summer is gone. Labor Day was never a big deal for me because I hauled freight on most Labor Days. So it was just another day of labor.
On the rare Labor Days I did not have to drive that darn truck, I had to stay home and repair things around...
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Reva Maxine Atwood, 97
Reva Maxine Atwood, 97, of Newton died Mon-day, Aug. 26, 2019, at Mercy Hospice – Johnston. Funeral was at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 31, at Community Heights Alliance Church in Newton.
Memorials to Pleasant View Church or the Community Heights Alliance Church may be left at Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory.
Maxine, the daughter of Hallie...
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Wyatt Conrad
Wyatt Conrad Bruck was born to Mike and Haley Bruck of Pella on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, at 1:02 p.m. He weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. His big sisters are Emery (almost 2 years) and Lailah (3.5 years).
Grandparents are Denny and Kris Vos of Sully and John and Janet Bruck...
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Smoke on the Water delivers on good people, good food, good cause
The good times were rolling right along with the tantalizing scent of BBQ in the smoke from the grills at the 2019 Smoke on the Water event held at Lynnville’s Old Settlers Park Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23-24.
Over 600 people gathered for the sixth annual event that promises good people, good food, and a good...
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Area churches kick off fall family night programs
It’s time for Wednesday family nights, and area churches are gearing up for a season of faith-building fellowship.
Sully First Reformed Church will kick off its weekly activities with a Fall Family Night Kick Off on Wednesday, Sept. 4. From 5-7:30 p.m., the community is invited to attend the kick off that promises free food and...
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Jasper County Sheriff Deputy Van Kooten graduates from Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
Jasper County Deputy Sheriff Corey Van Kooten of Sully can add another title to his impressive resume – graduate of the 287th Basic from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.
Graduation ceremonies were held on Friday, Aug. 16, at Valley Church in West Des Moines. Proud family and friends were in attendance to see Van Kooten receive...
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Jasper Community Foundation awards Lynnville Hometown Pride with $6,000
Exciting changes are taking place at the Lynnville School Bell Park including a renovation of the baseball/softball field as part of the Al Terpstra Ballfield restoration project. A $6,000 grant recently received from the Jasper Community Foundation is propelling the work forward.
James Walkup, representing the Lynnville Chamber, accepted the check during a presentation on Wednesday,...
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