Several twists and turns in Gelene Evans’ foods class annual valentine cookie sales caused a little chaos in sales and production, but the tasty finished treats were just as sweet as ever.
Every year, Evans guides her students through the entire process, from marketing and sales to decorating and delivery. The class again welcomed local baker...
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Remember When – 2/18/16
40 years ago (1976)
Ron Vander Kamp (167) and Jim Holloway (155) of Lynnville-Sully won their weight divisions at the Class A sectional wrestling tournament.
Over $4,000 had been donated to the Searsboro Fire Department to help with the purchase of a different fire truck.
The Sully Businessmen’s Association held Sully Appreciation Day at the Sully Community Building....
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Press INKlings: What if you were the U.S. President?
Each state’s part leading up to the November election is bringing us closer to only a Democratic and a Republican candidate for president of our country. What if you were the U.S. President? I’d dare to bet most of you are thinking, “No way would I ever do that.” It’s a huge job. Have you...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 2/18/16
I’ve been out in California for a few days and am really enjoying the weather out here, 70 to 80 degrees and sunny every day so far.
Unfortunately, I have to go home in a few days and face the music with every other poor Midwesterner.
This air trip was very eventful.
I hate airports. I get extremely...
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Van Soelens win big on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Millions of people across the nation tune in every weeknight to watch “Wheel of Fortune,” one of the longest-running game shows in U.S. history. Locals were especially glued to the TV on Tuesday, Feb. 16, to watch Sully native Jeremy Van Soelen and his wife Melanie take on the famous wheel and test their puzzle-solving...
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Graham diversifies world of welding
Editor’s note: This is the second part of Sheila Graham’s “Today Show” experience on Monday, Feb. 1, and her career in the welding industry, continued from the 2/4/16 issue.
Aside from the metal fabrication wonders, Lynnville resident Sheila Graham made sure “Today Show” personnel were shown authentic Iowa hospitality. She enlisted the help of family and Pella-area...
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Beef up your heart-healthy diet
Editor’s Note: The next several weeks will feature guest writers from the community who are filling in as Shelly Rankin is on maternity leave. Thanks, Julie Van Manen, for filling in this week!
February is the month of hearts – not just the valentine kind. For more than 50 years, February has been designated American Heart...
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