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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers Nov. 7, 2019

I did not have much excitement in my week to write about. I’m sitting here reminiscing and thinking how fast life passes by. I remember being in school. I hated school and felt like time was moving so slow, like I was going to be in school the rest of my life. Looking back, it seems like...
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Jude Tomlynn

Nathan and Elizabeth Van Wyk of Grinnell welcomed a son, Jude Tomlynn, born Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at 4:40 a.m. He weighed 8 pounds 15 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. He was welcomed home by big brother Samuel, age 22 months. Grandparents are Jaci Van Wyk of Sully, Delwin and Karen Van Wyk of Newton,...
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Duke wins IMT Des Moines Half Marathon

For the second time in her life, Susie Gray Duke found herself at the top of the podium for winning the IMT Des Moines Half Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 20. The 39-year-old from rural Grinnell had previously won the race in 2014 and was hoping for a top-three finish this year. Her time of 1:19:54...
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One of these things just doesn’t belong

Snowy yards with colorful fallen leaves and fields with crops waiting to be harvested greeted area residents Tuesday morning, Oct. 29. Over an inch of snow fell in Des Moines on Oct. 28, which broke a record over 100 years old for that date. More snow is forecasted Read more

Get out and vote: School and city election Tuesday, Nov. 5

Tuesday, Nov. 5, is school and city election day in Iowa. Polls will be open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Most area residents will vote at Sully Community Center, and Searsboro area residents will vote at Poweshiek County Fairgrounds in Grinnell. Your polling place is the same as any general/presidential election. This is the first time the...
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Fall Fun celebrated in Lynnville Saturday

Numerous cute, adorable costumed little ones to scary, gruesome costumed creatures were part of the large crowd in Lynnville Saturday afternoon and evening, Oct. 26, with perfectly beautiful weather and many family-friendly activities. Lynnville Library hosted a Fun Fall Festival with games, snacks, prizes, and costume contest winners. The Lynnville Fire Department volunteers hosted its...
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