Mother's Day this coming Sunday is a day dedicated to honoring and recognizing the sacrifices and accomplishments of mothers. Mothers are recognized by family and friends, regardless of whether they are biological or perceived maternal figures. It is a day to honor and respect mothers for their many sacrifices; a day to show them how...
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From the Desk of Supt. Shane Ehresman – May 8
The end of the school year will mark my fourth year as superintendent of the Lynnville-Sully Community School District. Over the past four years, school topics have dominated discussions with people in the community. The purpose of my article is to share interesting facts about the Lynnville-Sully Community School District. You may even want to...
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City of Lynnville Clean Up Day
The City of Lynnville invites all Lynnville residents to participate in the city-wide clean up day on Saturday, May 10, from 8-11 a.m. To drop off accepted items, turn east off East Street between the Terpstra Plumbing, Heating, and Electrical and Lynnville Repair businesses. The city also will have their recycling and yard waste area...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – May 8
I am so happy that spring is finally here with a blue sky and dark green grass. But spring and being outside does come with problems.
I enjoy mowing grass but it can be dangerous.
I was getting ready to mow on my zero-turn riding mower. I had already had a minor problem. I took the blades...
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Glen Mason
Sharla and Scott Good of Des Moines are the parents of a son, Glen Mason, born Monday, Apr. 28, 2014. He weighed 8 pounds 12 ounces. He has a sister, Piper, who is 2 1/2 years old.
Grandparents are Glen and Carol DeZwarte of Newton and Tom and Jaye Good of Grimes.
Great-grandmother is Betty Sheeks of...
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Robert D. Vander Leest, 76
Robert D. Vander Leest, 76, of Grinnell, died Thursday, May 1, 2014, at Mayflower Health Care Center. Funeral services were held May 6 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Grinnell. Interment was at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Trinity Lutheran Church.
Bob was born on June 14, 1937, in Iowa City to...
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Reuben Van Hemert, 91
Reuben Van Hemert, 91, of Pella died Apr. 28, 2014, at the Comfort House in Pella. Funeral services were held May 3 at Third Reformed Church in Pella. Memorials have been designated for Hospice of Pella.
Reuben Elmer Van Hemert was the son of Marce and Nellie Weyers Van Hemert. He and twin sister, Ruby, were...
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