Category Archives: Feature

Age can’t keep Killduff farmer from cycling adventures

As if riding a bike across Iowa wasn’t enough, Killduff farmer Vernon Terlouw continued on east after RAGBRAI this year, biking all the way to Washington, D.C. – an impressive feat for any cyclist. And did we mention his age? “I’m 83. That’s kind of ridiculous – an 83-year-old guy trying to bicycle to Washington, D.C.,” Terlouw...
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Lynnville-Sully welcomes three foreign exchange students

Three high school foreign exchange students traveled across the globe late this summer to pursue a year of education and unforgettable experiences far from their hometowns, family, and friends. Lynnville-Sully and three local families welcomed the incoming students who are all members of the EF Exchange Year program. If you are interested in learning more about...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 9/17/15

As far as I’m concerned, when it comes to this football season, there’s only one winner, and that would be Team Appetizers. Even though the big game was last week, there are two things you should know: A) If, for some odd chance you’re reading this and you’re not from Iowa, you haven’t seen a rivalry...
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Remember When – 9/17/15

35 years ago (1980) Incumbent Don Jansen was reelected by a large margin to the Lynnville-Sully School Board. With materials from the purchase of the torn-down John’s Market warehouse and Sully Sundries, Dewey Veenstra upgraded his dairy parlor. The construction process also included an office, bathroom, and maternity ward. The new milking equipment purchased made milking the...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 9/17/15

Margaret (my boss) tells me I have to write about good things that happen to me and people I know. It’s a heck of a job. I’ve been pessimistic my whole life. As a small child, I noticed other young kids dressed better than me, lived in a much better house, and their parents drove a nicer...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 9/10/15

Hello, once again, you splendid Spooners! I really want to make a meatloaf. Maybe it was because my sister made a meatloaf freezer meal this weekend. Maybe it’s because it sounds so simply comforting. And simple. And comforting. I said that already. [caption id="attachment_488167" align="alignright" width="300"]The finished pizza. The finished...
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Ready your forks – Prime Country BBQ announces fall hours

With tantalizing and tender smoked meat paired with homemade sides and big portions to boot, Prime Country BBQ & Catering has quickly become an area favorite. So far, the 1.5-year-old business has dished up its food mostly out of its commercial trailer and through catering events. For the fall time, however, the food so many...
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