Kara Jansen and Seth Ruiter were married Apr. 24, 2015, at 4 p.m. at the Sully Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Brian Ochsner officiating. Parents of the couple are Rick and Staci Jansen of Sully and Jeff and Lisa Ruiter, formerly of Pella and now of Milford.
Darci Jansen attended her sister as maid of honor....
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Michael D. Mintle, 73
Michael D. Mintle, 73, of Grinnell, died Thurs-day, July 23, 2015, at his home with his family by his side.
A celebration of his life with military honors was held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, at the Grinnell Christian Church. Interment was in Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell. Memorials may be designated to the Wounded...
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Braden John
Braden John Van Zante was born July 24, 2015, to Matthew and Alexis Van Zante of Clive. He weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces and measured 20 inches long. His brother is Dawson, age 7.
Grandparents are Pam and the late Bill Kucera of Johnston and Merl and Candy Van Zante of Reasnor. Great-grandparents are Carrol and...
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Hudson Cole
Matt and Becky Van Wyk of Indianola are the parents a son, Hudson Cole, born July 23, 2015. He weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce and measured 20 inches long. His proud siblings are Brooke and Aiden McQuiston and Kale Van Wyk.
Grandparents are Mark and Marylou Van Wyk of Lynnville and Charlie and Cathy Hommer of...
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Dawson Lee
Travis and Tayler Morvant of Knoxville are the parents of a son, Dawson Lee, born at 4:49 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. He weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces and measured 19.25 inches long.
Grandparents are Darin and Robin Morvant of Sully and Kerry and Angie Vos of Knoxville. Great-grandparents are Gary and Dee Vander Wilt...
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Upcoming school registrations
Soon the carefree days of summer vacation for area youth will transform into days with consistent routine as children head back to the classroom for the 2015-2016 school year.
School registration for Sully Christian School students will be held Monday, Aug. 3 from 6-8 p.m in the gym. A back-to-school picnic will take place at the...
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Hot, humid temps promote crop development
If the old saying “knee high by the Fourth of July” is any indication of a successful corn crop, this year’s yield should be off the charts. The height of the corn on July 4 far exceeded the knee height comparison locally, and recent hot and humid temperatures have only aided in the skyrocketing growth...
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