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L-S grad inducted into Hy-Vee’s Hall of Fame

Daira (Hoegh) Driftmier, Hy-Vee KidsFit Director, was recently inducted into Hy-Vee’s Hall of Fame. Sully native and Lynnville-Sully alum Daira (Hoegh) Driftmier has been named to the Hy-Vee Hall of Fame. Driftmier, director of the Hy-Vee KidsFit and Fitness Program, was named Hy-Vee’s Department Director of the Year at the company’s annual stock-holders meeting in December. Executive...
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The year in review 2021

A number of key events at both the national and local level made 2021 a memorable one. One thing remains clear in our small communities – whether we are in celebratory mode or facing trials and tears, local residents, businesses, and organizations band together and go through the ups and downs of life together. Join us...
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Jones gives the gift of life to friend’s son in need of kidney

Julie Jones has always been a big believer in donating the gift of life – blood, tissue, and organs – because of the great need for them. It’s part of the reason she has been the on-site coordinator for blood drives in Lynnville for several years. But in November, Jones took her desire to help...
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“A Slice of Home” By Simone Bates

The Spice of Life! Welcome to a New Year! I am so grateful for the pause of a changing calendar; a chance to look back with gratitude and look forward with hope. On New Year’s Eve, as is our tradition, we gathered to share the highlights of our year over a meat fondue and tiramisu. I...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers, January 6, 2022

It has been terribly cold. We are all well aware of that. I had a stupid experience in the middle of one of those below-zero nights that nearly killed me. I have many faults, like being stupid and undependable. But besides these, I suffer from insomnia and impatience. I woke up at about 2 a.m. on one of...
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Jerry Tremmel, 78

Arnold J. (Jerry) Tremmel, 78, of Searsboro, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. A Celebration of Life was held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at the Searsboro Community Church. Burial will be held at a later date at Humes Cemetery near What Cheer. In lieu...
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Delmer Van Kooten, 88

  Delmer Lewis “Del” Van Kooten was born Mar. 12, 1933, in rural Sully to Cornelius and Jennie (Dieleman) Van Kooten. He was the sixth of 10 children and born just minutes after his twin brother Dan. Del passed away at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House on Jan. 3, 2022, at the age of 88...
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