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L-S VB sweeps MSM, places sixth at Grinnell in opening week

L-S VB sweeps MSM, places sixth at Grinnell in opening week
MSM Lynnville-Sully volleyball girls started their season off strong on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at Martensdale St. Marys with a 3-0 win. The Hawks battled hard in the first set with a 25-21 win. They didn’t slow down in the second for a successful 25-17 set. A 25-9 win in the third finished the match for the night...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers Sept. 5, 2019

The last holiday of the summer is gone. Labor Day was never a big deal for me because I hauled freight on most Labor Days. So it was just another day of labor. On the rare Labor Days I did not have to drive that darn truck, I had to stay home and repair things around...
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Reva Maxine Atwood, 97

Reva Maxine Atwood, 97, of Newton died Mon-day, Aug. 26, 2019, at Mercy Hospice – Johnston. Funeral was at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 31, at Community Heights Alliance Church in Newton. Memorials to Pleasant View Church or the Community Heights Alliance Church may be left at  Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Maxine, the daughter of Hallie...
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Wyatt Conrad

Wyatt Conrad Bruck was born to Mike and Haley Bruck of Pella on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, at 1:02 p.m. He weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. His big sisters are Emery (almost 2 years) and Lailah (3.5 years). Grandparents are Denny and Kris Vos of Sully and John and Janet Bruck...
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Smoke on the Water delivers on good people, good food, good cause

Smoke on the Water delivers on good people, good food, good cause
The good times were rolling right along with the tantalizing scent of BBQ in the smoke from the grills at the 2019 Smoke on the Water event held at Lynnville’s Old Settlers Park Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23-24. Over 600 people gathered for the sixth annual event that promises good people, good food, and a good...
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Area churches kick off fall family night programs

It’s time for Wednesday family nights, and area churches are gearing up for a season of faith-building fellowship. Sully First Reformed Church will kick off its weekly activities with a Fall Family Night Kick Off on Wednesday, Sept. 4. From 5-7:30 p.m., the community is invited to attend the kick off that promises free food and...
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