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FARM to TABLE: Signs of Spring…Easter Ham and Desserts

FARM to TABLE: Signs of Spring…Easter Ham and Desserts
By now, I hope everyone has had a chance to recover from the time change. I think it takes a little bit to “spring” ahead. However, the word “spring” is uplifting. It helped that many of us had Spring Break to adjust! Speaking of time and Spring Break, with Emily’s encouragement, we spent some time...
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L-S boys break two records at season opener

The Lynnville-Sully boys are off and running on the 2018 track and field season. And if their first meet is any indication, the Hawks have much to look forward to. The boys looked strong against fellow conference teams at the SICL indoor meet at Grinnell College on Monday, Mar. 19, where no team scores were...
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SICL indoor meet gives L-S girls a ‘great start’

In their first meet of the season on Monday, Mar. 19, the Lynnville-Sully girls track and field team gave an “outstanding” effort, according to L-S Coach Darin Arkema. Though no team scores were kept at the indoor SICL meet at Grinnell College, Arkema appreciates the meet as an opportunity to focus on being ready to...
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L-S School Board – 2018-19 budget approved at L-S Board meeting Monday

The Lynnville-Sully Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, Mar. 19. Jer Schnell, vice president, called the meeting to order. Board members Gerry Van Dyke and Steph Young, high school principal Shane Wheeler, superintendent Shane Ehresman, board secretary Karla DeCook, and preK-8 principal Teri Bowlin were present. Guests included Rita Maston, Faye Brand,...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers Mar. 22, 2018

Organization is a word I apparently have never understood. I am a completely unorganized mess. I never put away anything back where it belongs. I am one of the best customers the NAPA Store has. When I can’t find a tool I’m looking for in 10 minutes, I run up there and buy the tool. That has happened...
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Don Milburn, 87

Don Milburn, 87, of Grinnell, died Saturday, Mar.  17, 2018, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. A memorial service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 20, at the Grinnell United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dave Crow officiating. Interment will be held at a later date at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell. Memorials may...
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Madeline Hope

Kevin and Julie DeZwarte of rural Kellogg are the joyful parents of Madeline Hope, born Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2018, at Mercy in Des Moines. Madeline weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces. She is welcomed home by Miriam, 5; Hannah, 3; and Alton, 2. Grandparents are Glen and Carol DeZwarte of rural Newton and Arvan and Betty Van...
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