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Frank A. Webster, 73

Frank A. Webster, 73, of Gilman, died Tuesday, Mar. 6, 2018, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center. A visitation was held from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 11, at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell. Condolences may be shared at www.smithfh.com. Frank Albert Webster was born the son of Oscar and Rita (Elliott) Webster on Nov. 8, 1944,...
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Mattie Lewis, 84

Mattie Lou Lewis, 84, of Lynnville, passed away peacefully on Mar. 7, 2018, in the South Village at the Mayflower Com-munity Health Care Center, Grinnell. A celebration of life service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Mar. 10, at the Mayflower Community Carman Center. Burial will be at a later date in Lynnville Woodland...
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Over $30,000 raised for Kelly Miller

Everyone who knows Kelly Miller of Galesburg is aware he is a friend to everyone who is always ready to strike up a conversation or share a laugh. But after the final guest left a benefit held in his honor which raised over $30,000 on Friday night, Mar. 2, Kelly was full of emotion and speechless....
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Jasper County Crime Stoppers has productive first year

Jasper County Crime Stoppers is already making a difference for local law enforcement and community safety in its inaugural year. Newton Police Sgt. Chris Wing shared the results of the anonymous crime reporting program during a recent Newton Police Department Lunch and Learn. “The beauty of Crime Stoppers is, this is what it is all about:...
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Randy and Pat Taylor, L-S Fans of the Game

Lynnville-Sully Hawk super fan Randy Taylor can usually be found behind the camera lens capturing memories for all L-S students, and his wife Pat is often cheering from the stands. On Monday, Mar. 5, the Taylors were honored prior to tip-off of the Class 1A quarterfinal game of the boys high school state basketball tournament...
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Hawks Fall at State

For the second consecutive year, the Lynnville-Sully boys basketball team was among the best teams in Class 1A competing in the state basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. The sixth-seeded Hawks faced third-seeded Remsen St. Mary’s to open their state tourney experience on Monday, Mar. 5. The Hawks came out strong, leading by one at the...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers Mar. 8, 2018

During the winter, I get stuck in the house watching TV. There are a few programs I like. The professional bull riders show is probably my favorite late on Sunday night. People surely have their own opinion. There are shows I detest, like “Will and Grace.” The next stupid thing on TV is the commercials. There are several...
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