When John H. De Vries graduated from Prairie City High School in 1963, he knew his talents would be needed in assisting his father, working on the family farm as he’d done for many years. He was 12 years older than his next younger brother, making it difficult for De Vries to consider enlisting in the military...
This week’s featured cook is Kaila Harsselaar. Kaila grew up north of Reasnor and graduated from PCM High School in 2011. She went to DMACC for nursing and also obtained her massage therapy license.
About growing up about two miles north of Reasnor, Kaila said, “My dad built the house I...
The Lynnville-Sully boys track team kicked off the outdoor season this past week, traveling to East Marshall and to Belle Plaine to face a variety of competitions.
“Both were great meets and highly competitive,” said head coach Mike Parkinson. “We are excited about the potential our team has, both our experienced athletes and...
The L-S girls track team competed in their first outdoor meet of the season on Tuesday, Mar. 26, at Belle Plaine. The team finished sixth out of eight teams with 56 points. They were beat by first-place Belle Plaine, Montezuma, Sigourney, BGM, and Alburnett. The girls defeated Eddyville-Blakesburg and Iowa Valley. After the long winter and tons of...
JLynnville-Sully’s girls golf team opened the season at home last Thursday, Mar. 28. The Hawks came in second with 244 points compared to Pella in first with 205. Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont finished third with a 315.
Individually, senior Tessa Van Maanen took third with a 49. “Shooting in the 40s for our first...
I got to daydreaming over the weekend and remembered when Clarence Van Der Zyl had several beautiful horses in a small pasture behind my home.
There was also a donkey in the crowd that I named Duffus. He was ornery. Every now and then, he would make this horrible shriek, EEEEEK something.
Robert Hofer, 72, passed away Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2019. He was born the son of Leonard and Margaret Hofer on June 12, 1946, in Montour. Robert worked all of his life for the City of Des Moines. He was an avid Hawkeyes fan and loved fishing and hunting.
He is survived...
