It seems as though every day I get a reminder that I’m a geezer. Just last week, I (because I’m unemployed) decided to prepare the evening meal.
I had it nearly ready when my wife walked in and said, “I told you this morning, I had supper prepared, it’s warm and in the oven!”
She was not...
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Jacob Craig
Jacob Craig Esrey was born Sept. 27, 2014. He weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces. He was 21 inches long. His parents are Kyle and Jenn Esrey of Grinnell. Grandparents are Bob and Lesa O’Dell of Reasnor and Todd and Penny Esrey of Newton.. Great-grandparents are Analee Horstmann of Grinnell, Nina Buckingham of Monroe, David Esrey...
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Maggy May
Maggy May Loftus was born on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. She weighed 4 pounds 11 ounces and was 17-1/4 inches long. Her parents are Josh and Laurie Loftus of Searsboro. Maggy is welcomed home by her brother Dalton (14), and her sisters Mallory (12) and Mayley (14 months). Grandparent...
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Denny Zylstra benefit set for Oct. 4
Mark your calendars for soups, relishes, desserts, and drinks for a freewill donation at a benefit for Denny Zylstra of Lynnville. The event is set for Saturday, Oct. 4 from 5-8 p.m. at the Lynnville Bank basement. All proceeds will go to Zylstra, who is undergoing a series of new treatments for his debilitating Hepatitis...
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Harvest in the Heartland
Another soybean field nears completion as the 2014 harvest is well underway. A combine makes a very dusty last round in Marlin Van Wyk’s soybean field on Monday, Sept. 29, a couple miles northeast of Sully. Rain and cooler temperatures are in the seven-day forecast....
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Ronald McDonald tackles bullying at L-S
A familiar famous face kept L-S elementary students engaged and laughing during a Character Counts assembly on Friday, Sept. 26. Ronald McDonald, best known for his work with the fast-food McDonald’s franchise, presented a live show to the students in kindergarten through fifth grade that focused on creating a sense of community in the classroom...
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Beyer brings her massage therapy experience to Sully
In her 12 years as a massage therapist, Angela Beyer has served a variety of clients. She’s worked on the “average Joe” with a minor backache all the way to professional athletes whose bodies need some help due to the wear and tear of their jobs.
Now, Beyer is bringing her services to the Sully area.
A...
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