I’m once again battling away with my stupid garden. (Or maybe it’s the gardener that is stupid.)
I had it tilled twice, and it still has clods as big as my shoe. But I stuck 50 seed potatoes in the ground. None of them will come up.
I’m on a bit of a knob out here, and...
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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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Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen – Simple recipes for long spring days
Spring is finally in the air! The positive thing with the extended winter weather is it has provided me with some much needed time to finish some inside projects. This time of year, it is always great to have some quick recipes in mind. Asparagus Gravy and Hershey Brownies both come in handy after a...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers 04/26/2018
I imagine about everyone has a morning routine.
I do, but things happen during my routine.
I wake up pretty early. I roll out and sit on the edge of the bed in an early morning fog. I will fall asleep three of four times and then fall off and hit the floor. Now, I am ready...
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Let Freedom Ride in Sully during RAGBRAI® pass through
During its meeting Apr. 12, the Sully RAGBRAI® XLVI Steering Committee started work on a budget and decided the theme, “Let Freedom Ride.” A logo has been designed for the pass-through city on day five of the event, Thursday, July 26. July 22-28, RAGBRAI will be enroute from overnight in Newton to overnight in Sigourney...
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