35 years ago (1980)
Mr. and Mrs. David Kaisand of Kellogg and Mr. and Mrs. Terry Lowry of Searsboro were named district winners in the Iowa Farm Bureau’s outstanding young member award competition.
Fritz James was crowned king and Cheryl Fleener queen for the July Searsboro Celebration. With the theme “Christmas in July,” several appearances were made...
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Press INKlings: August means majestic, inspires admiration
August has arrived with busy days as everyone tries to cram in just a few more summer activities.
Most of us only use august capitalized for the eighth month of the year. But did you know, when we describe something as august, we are saying it is majestic and inspires reverence or admiration? The word can...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 8-6-15
Have any of you ever wondered how people end up where they are, job wise, marital or non-marital status, etc.?
Most, but not all, got a head-start. They were given a farm from their parents or were taken into the family business, etc. I would have done the same thing.
I personally have not done really well...
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Where’d those recycling totes come from?
If you are a Sully resident and missed the “memo” about it, the yellow recycling totes that showed up in front of your house are from Midwest Sanitation and Recycling of Pella, the city’s current garbage and recycling service provider.
This week, the day of garbage and recycling changed from Friday to Tuesday and as a...
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Two arrested in rash of Jasper County burglaries
At approximately 7:45 p.m. on July 29, Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Scott A. Johnson, 26, of Newton for three counts of burglary.
July 24, the Moose Lodge, Newton, reported a burglary to their business. July 25, Bucklin Auto Parts, located in Ira in Jasper County, reported a burglary to their business.
July 26, Fore Seasons...
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Brayden James
Brayden James was born to John and Natasha Ripley of Ankeny at 4 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2015. He weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Grandparents are Brian and Jean Ripley of Williamsburg and Brad “Musky” and Cindy Musgrove of Reasnor. Great-grandparents are Don and Audrey Musgrove, Ron and Betty...
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Eisley Vernice
Nick and Julie (Scholten) Irlmeier of West Des Moines welcomed their second daughter, Eisley Vernice, on July 21, 2015, at 4:16 p.m. She weighed 6 pounds 2 ounces and was 19 inches long. Her big sister is Willa Corine, who is almost 3. Grandparents are Euni Scholten of Sully, the late Willie Scholten, the late...
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