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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin

The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin
You know the most awkward part of these articles for me is greeting you people and coming up with an introduction? I mean, how do you greet someone in print? You don’t. That’s how. Hi! As the weeks fall away, I always have all of these humorous ideas of what to write about, but when it comes time to...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers Feb. 15, 2018

I have written before about my work history. I hauled freight for most of it, but did spend a few years working for a large building products warehouse in Des Moines. I drove a semi there, delivering to lumber yards in Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois. I remember my first day on the job. I was as nervous...
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Helen Ritter O’Connor, 56

Helen Marie Ritter O’Connor of Woodstock, IL, died Feb. 3, 2018. Memorial services were held Friday, Feb. 9, at Garden Chapel Funeral Home in Pella. Memorials have been designated for Pella United Methodist Church and Killduff United Methodist Church. Helen was born Oct. 11, 1961, the daughter of Howard and Joyce (Otten) Ritter. She attended and...
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George F. Johnson, 62

George F. Johnson, 62, of rural Searsboro, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. As was his wish, his body has been cremated. Memorial services were held Friday, Feb. 9, at the Searsboro Community Church. George Francis Johnson was born Mar. 25, 1955, to Delno and...
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SCS Food and Fun Night raises $23,000 for tuition

SCS Food and Fun Night raises $23,000 for tuition
Supporters of Christian education showed up with generous hearts for Sully Christian School’s annual Food and Fun Night Saturday evening, Feb. 3. Over 360 people attended the event that included a freewill donation meal, live and silent auctions, carnival games, and kid-friendly entertainment from Tom Terrific, the balloon man, and Greg Beekhuizen, a PCHS teacher who amazed...
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