Category Archives: Feature

The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 5/5/16

The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 5/5/16
So this morning, I took a shower. This morning, I washed my hair with conditioner twice. I think. I don't think I used shampoo. I can't remember, but I do know my hair is now an oil slick, as is my face. I forgot to wash that too. After I showered, I proceeded to brush...
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Sully native establishes successful photography business

Sully native establishes successful photography business
By Stefanie Van Wyk Photographer Michelle (Jansen) Gritters is filling an important niche in the Pella area with her business, Digital Galleria Designs, which offers professional photography that’s affordable, fast, and fun. “Being a mom myself, I realized there was a need in the area for family-affordable, professional chil-dren’s photography,” said Gritters. “Digital Galleria is a step...
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Advanced math and science students check out the view from St. Louis

On a gloomy Friday morning, Apr. 28, 39 students in advanced math and science classes along with four chaperones – math and science teachers Dwight Beyer, Heidi Van Wyk, and Allison Wenck, and school board member Tim Dunsbergen – boarded a bus at 4 a.m. for St. Louis, MO, the location of the annual L-S...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 4/28/16

I've come to the conclusion that when somebody tells you, "You look tired," you take that as a compliment and run. It means you're doing something. Well, that is assuming you’re not up until forsaken hours playing video games like “Grand Duty Call of Tourismo” or something like that. You deserve to be called tired...
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Remember When – 4/28/16

40 years ago (1976) Arrow Transport of Des Moines was the milk transport haulers for Mid-America Dairy, Inc. The plant located in Sully was an assembly point for milk produced on farms in the central and southeast Iowa area. The plant handled approximately 30 million pounds of Grade A and manufacturing milk annually. Darrel Jansen, manager...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 4/21/16

Well, it’s been about two weeks since I’ve returned to work. Turns out, TV never changes. I’ve been on a TV rant before, but why are we still naming storms and systems? Since when did we become such delicate flowers and have to name every mood swing Mother Nature has? Leave the poor woman alone....
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Nearly 300 special guests attend 2016 Grandparents Day

Nearly 300 special guests attend 2016 Grandparents Day
Tuesday, Apr. 12, was a special day filled with extra hugs, encouragement, and pride for students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. For weeks, elementary students, teachers, administration, and support staff organized and planned special activities for the guests of honor. All of the hard work paid and planning paid off as a lot of...
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