The good ol’ Iowa winter is back with a vengeance. The snow-packed roads still cause wild memories.
For years and years, I drove on these roads and didn’t think much about it.
I can only say it was exciting.
I drove an old tan Chevy Blazer that had only rear-wheel drive. It was worthless.
It was the one that...
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Sophia Renaud, 90
Sophia Renaud, 90, of Pella and formerly of Sully, died Jan. 21, 2016. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 25, at Sully Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Brian Oschner officiating. A private family burial was held prior to the funeral. Memorials may be made to Franklin Graham Samaritan’s Purse or Sully Christian Reformed Church.
Sophia Van...
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David Terlouw, 63
David J. Terlouw, 63, of Benson, Pope County, MN, was called from this life on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at his home in rural Pope County, MN. Services were held Monday, Jan. 25, at the First Evangelical Free Church in Benson, MN. A brief service will be held at Lynnville Friends Church at 11 a.m....
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Doris Lowry, 90
Doris E. Lowry, 90, of Grinnell, died Jan. 21, 2016, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 26, at Grinnell United Methodist Church with Pastor David Crow officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell. Memorial contributions may be directed to Grinnell Regional Hospice or Grinnell United Methodist Church.
Doris was born...
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Dennis J. Laverman, 55
Funeral services were held for Dennis J. Laverman, 55, of Pella and formerly of Sully, on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Faith Christian Reformed Church in Pella. Memorials have been designated for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
Dennis John Laverman was born Feb. 21, 1960, to Wilford...
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Gas prices continue downward spiral
Gas prices continue to drop, which is good news for consumers. After dipping under the $1.70 per gallon of gas mark on Jan. 23, gas prices at both Key Cooperative and Casey’s in Sully dropped another two cents to $1.679 on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Gas was found as low as $1.51 per gallon in the...
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Business Appreciation Night
A snowy and cold evening didn’t stop 35 business people representing 27 businesses from attending the fifth annual Business Appreciation Night held at the half-time of the boys basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 19. The annual event invites representatives from businesses in the L-S School District and is sponsored by the school, represented by school board...
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