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WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM: New endeavor taps into unique interest to bring massive buffalo to rural Sully

Passersby traveling along the country roads northeast of Sully may find themselves transported back in time when they see large, majestic buffalo grazing the land of Kendall and Marlene Rozendaal’s family farm. Hundreds of years ago, millions of buffalo roamed the plains and played a vital role in the lives of Native American tribes. By...

The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin

You know the most awkward part of these articles for me is greeting you people and coming up with an introduction? I mean, how do you greet someone in print? You don’t. That’s how. Hi! As the weeks fall away, I always have all of these humorous ideas of what to write about, but when it comes time to...

Citizen concerns heard, building permit and public hearing dates approved at Lynnville City Council meeting

The Lynnville City Council met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12, at the Lynnville City Hall. Mayor Roy James, councilmembers Bev Van Maanen, Roger Beason, Terry Fraker, and Mark Newberg were present. Hugh Carney and Josh De Witt were absent. City clerk Bev Arthur and guests Faye Brand, Dwight Harsselaar, Brenda...

Cadets witness Sully City Council meeting for badgework; wastewater treatment inspection report reviewed

Sully City Council met in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12, with mayor Brent Vander Molen, city clerk Barbra Maasdam, public works director Shaun Needham, and councilmembers Jeff Brummel, Brad Rozendaal, Wes Van Wyk, Teryl Ver Ploeg, and Gordon Yarrington present. Guests were Jim Gosselink, Margaret Vander Weerdt, three Cadet counselors, and...

The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers Feb. 15, 2018

I have written before about my work history. I hauled freight for most of it, but did spend a few years working for a large building products warehouse in Des Moines. I drove a semi there, delivering to lumber yards in Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois. I remember my first day on the job. I was as nervous...

Helen Ritter O’Connor, 56

Helen Marie Ritter O’Connor of Woodstock, IL, died Feb. 3, 2018. Memorial services were held Friday, Feb. 9, at Garden Chapel Funeral Home in Pella. Memorials have been designated for Pella United Methodist Church and Killduff United Methodist Church. Helen was born Oct. 11, 1961, the daughter of Howard and Joyce (Otten) Ritter. She attended and...

George F. Johnson, 62

George F. Johnson, 62, of rural Searsboro, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. As was his wish, his body has been cremated. Memorial services were held Friday, Feb. 9, at the Searsboro Community Church. George Francis Johnson was born Mar. 25, 1955, to Delno and...

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WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM: New endeavor taps into unique interest to bring massive buffalo to rural Sully

The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin

Citizen concerns heard, building permit and public hearing dates approved at Lynnville City Council meeting

Cadets witness Sully City Council meeting for badgework; wastewater treatment inspection report reviewed

The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers Feb. 15, 2018

Helen Ritter O’Connor, 56

George F. Johnson, 62

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