Loren Carter, 76, of Sully passed away early Tuesday morning, Apr. 24, 2018, at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House. Memorial service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday morning, Apr. 27, at Sully Community Church with Pastor Jerry Morningstar officiating. Burial was held privately at Pringle Cemetery east of Bussey. Memorial contributions can be...
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John Andrew Gertsma, 92
John Andrew Gertsma, 92 years, 1 month, and 2 days, of Lynnville died Saturday, Apr. 28, 2018, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 4, at Woodland Cemetery in Lynnville. The family will greet visitors from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, at the Wallace Family...
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Britton Joy
Jason and Jennifer Lowry of rural Grinnell welcomed a new baby girl named Britton Joy on Apr. 24, 2018. She weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. Her siblings are sisters Hayden (7) and Breckyn (4), and brother Hampton (2).
Grandparents are Terry and Linda Lowry of Searsboro and Craig and Linda Zylstra...
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Golden fairytale enchantment at L-S prom
Lynnville-Sully’s prom was an evening of elegance and enchantment that drew 130 juniors, seniors, and their dates dressed in beautiful gowns and tuxes on Saturday, Apr. 21.
Prom prep started early in the day for attendees who gathered with groups of friends and classmates hours before the main event for pictures and then cruised around the...
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Nine seek Jasper County Board of Supervisors posts, no opposition for three other county positions
Three incumbents with positions in the Jasper County Courthouse in Newton are unopposed in the upcoming November election: Recorder Denise Allan of Newton, attorney Michael K. Jacobsen of Newton, and treasurer Doug Bishop of Baxter.
Nine candidates (four Democrats and five Republicans) for the Jasper County Board of Supervisors will have to be narrowed down to...
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Sully household survey underway for grant application
To finance a major sewer project, the City of Sully is working to obtain funding through grants that will reduce the amount the citizens of Sully will need to pay back by increased sewer bills. One possible funding source is a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for $300,000 that will not have to be paid...
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Boston dreams become reality for Vander Leest
For self-described “running nerd” Alexa Vander Leest, competing in the 2018 Boston Marathon was a “dream come true” on Monday, Apr. 16. That says a lot about how much the race meant to the 22-year-old, considering conditions on race day were downright miserable.
As if running 26.2 miles wasn’t enough of a challenge, participants in the...
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