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L-S Cross-Country Preview: Small team logging lots of miles

L-S Cross-Country Preview: Small team logging lots of miles
Coming off a prosperous season, which included a conference runner-up title, the Lynnville-Sully cross-country team looks for another season full of growth and success. This year, the team welcomes eight girls, one boy, and a new assistant coach, L-S alumni Alexa Vander Leest. “Practices have gone well to this point,” said head coach Darin Arkema. “We...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers Aug. 23, 2018

I went to the Iowa State Fair with my uncle, Bill Zegers. I go every year when he hauls two of his beautiful antique John Deere tractors there. He rebuilt these tractors front to back. Then they go to a painter who gives the tractors a fantastic paint job. Bill is an amazing 92-year-old man. I rode with...
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Gerrit Van Hal, 86

Gerrit Van Hal, 86, died Aug. 17, 2018. Funeral service was held Aug. 21 at Second Christian Reformed Church, Pella. Memorials have been designated for Pella Christian Schools and Lake View Camp. Gerrit was born Apr. 16, 1932, to Jacob and Dena (Spoelstra) Van Hal on the family farm near Sully where he grew up. He...
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Elaine Vonk Doubleday, 82

Elaine Vonk Doubleday passed away peacefully after a long illness on Aug. 20, 2018, in Johnston. She was born in Sully on Aug. 19, 1936, to Case Vonk Jr. and Alice Baarda Vonk. She graduated from Sully High School. Elaine is survived by her two daughters, Chris Kovacevich (Robert) of Spokane, WA, and Kathryn Todd of...
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Key Cooperative celebrates 100 years at the Iowa State Fair

Key Cooperative celebrates 100 years at the Iowa State Fair
Sunday, Aug. 19, a 100-year celebration for Key Cooperative will be held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines from 1-5 p.m. at the Polk County Farm Bureau Shelter located east of the Pioneer Livestock Pavilion. Cooperative members have ordered and received complimentary fair entry tickets to attend the celebration. Family-friendly activities including an area designated...
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