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New Year’s resolutions boost DTFC use

New Year’s resolutions boost DTFC use
If getting fit, losing weight, or taking charge of your health top your New Year’s resolutions list, you are not alone. Tashia Ehresman, director of the Diamond Trail Fitness Center in Sully, reports there has been an uptick in facility use since the holidays, however, the center has been a continually busy place as members...
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Granting Hudson’s Wish

Granting Hudson’s Wish
A trip to Disney World was literally a dream come true for four-year-old Hudson Vander Weerdt last month. More than just a vacation for him and his family, the Florida trip was a wish granted to Hudson by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. It was an amazing experience for the family whose life turned into a roller...
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The Wooden Spoon – Bacon Holiday Appetizers

The Wooden Spoon – Bacon Holiday Appetizers
Happy New year! With the new year upon us, y’all know goals have never been my thing. Setting goals, chasing goals, soccer goals. They're just not for me. I'm more of a "let's set a theme for the year” type person. I feel like themes are going to be less disappointing. Don't put off life because...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 1/5/16

Dang! Has it been cold or what! One of those ten-below-zero mornings, my day had a great start. I put the coffee on and forgot to put the pot in place. Before I noticed it, I pumped two cups onto the floor. I went outside to start a car so I could run to Casey’s for a cappuccino....
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Ryan Daniel

Kyle and Jenn Esrey of Grinnell are the parents of their second son, Ryan Daniel, born Jan. 1, 2017. He weighed 8 pounds 11.7 ounces. His brother is Jacob, age 2. Grandparents are Penny and Todd Esrey of Newton and Bob and Lesa O'Dell of Reasnor. Great-grandparents are Julie Hall of Newton, David Esrey of Idaho, Nina...
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Jack Jeffrey

Taylor and Katie Riggen of Oskaloosa are the parents of a son, Jack Jeffrey, born Dec. 27, 2017, at Pella Regional Health Center. Jack weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Grandparents are Dan and Marla Nieuwsma of Oskaloosa and Jeff and Shelly Riggen of Pella. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Engbers, Mr....
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Jerry Fawcett, 78

Jerry Fawcett, 78, of New Sharon, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, Dec. 28, 2016, at the Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Serenity House. Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31, at Union Mills Christian Church. Burial with military honors will be held at a later date at the Union Mills Cemetery. Jerry Ray...
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