“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose,” Romans 8:28.
These words from Scripture summarize the walk with God that Bob experienced as he opened the door of his heart to his Lord in his life here on earth...
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Henry James
Tanner and Annie Vander Weerdt of Grinnell are the parents of a son, Henry James, born Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. He weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. His sister is Myla Anne, age 22 months.
Grandparents are Jim and Jane Vander Weerdt of Sully and Steve and Karen Mroz of Melbourne.
Great-grandparents...
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Senator Grassley visits Co-Line’s Jasper County building as part of 99-county tour
Co-Line co-owner Eric Brand (second from right) gives a tour of the Jasper building to State Senator Ken Rozenboom, U.S. Senator Charles Grassley, and State Representative Jon Dunwell on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Co-Line was the Jasper County stop for Grassley on his annual tour of 99 counties.
United States Senator Charles Grassley toured Co-Line Welding’s...
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Plans heat up for Smoke on the Water’s 10th annual BBQ competition and benefit Aug. 26
Final details are being ironed out and plans are heating up for the 10th anniversary of Smoke on the Water BBQ competition and benefit to be held Saturday, Aug. 26, at Old Settlers Park in Lynnville. Eighteen teams of BBQ enthusiasts will set up camp at Old Setts, bringing along their tried and true recipes...
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Lynnville massage therapy business officially welcomed with ribbon cutting
Members of the Lynnville Community Pride Group surround Stephanie Walker, a licensed massage therapist sharing a space with Arabella by Kate at 410 East Street in Lynnville, including: From left, Bev Van Maanen, Kris Zimmerman, Garnet Gertsma, Walker, Barb Freeborn, and Val Courter.
The Lynnville Community Pride Group held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 9,...
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‘Have a seat at my table’ By Cathryn Dunsbergen
Blake got a fishing pole for Father's Day and spent one night fishing with Penelope. I don't believe they caught any fish, but she was itching with excitement at the idea something would be caught.
It’s August. Everyone’s tans are established. Peaches are sweet. School supplies are making their way off the shelves and into backpacks....
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First ballpark project payment approved by Sully Council
Sully City Council met in regular session at 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 14, at Sully Community Center. Present were mayor Brent Vander Molen, city clerk Barbra Maasdam, public works director Jeremy Behun, council members Dan Stouthammer, Justin Van Soelen, and Jon Van Wyk; and guests Paul Scott and Margaret Vander Weerdt. Council member MaryCarol Cross...
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