When you go to the 2015 edition of the Iowa State Fair, which begins Thursday, you will be part of an internationally-acclaimed event that’s the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting more than a million people from...
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The DeeZee Spirit – by Darrell Zegers – 8/13/15
If you take a look around, you will see a lot of married couples.
Have you wondered how they became married to each other?
Some, of course, were in love. Some were not, but felt a certain obligation to marry.
No marriage ever goes without disagreements and arguing. I guess a couple that got married at eight o’clock...
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Iowa State Fair 2015 nightly coverage on IPTV
Iowa Public Television has brought Iowa State Fair highlights statewide for 45 years and will once again broadcast extensive coverage of the Iowa State Fair, nightly at 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Aug. 17-22. These hour-long programs are among the network's most-watched of the year. Bill Riley will return as host of this year's coverage,...
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Lynnville Heart of Worship plans multi-phase expansion
Healthy growth of the congregation of the Lynnville Heart of Worship prompted the church, located just outside of Lynnville, to unanimously consider and start raising funds for a building addition back in 2013.
Crews broke ground on the project Wednesday, Aug. 5.
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Sully Christian School names interim administrator
The Sully Christian School Board recently announced the hiring of an interim administrator for the 2015-16 school year. Jim Warden, a veteran in Christian education, will take over the administrative duties and teach junior high classes.
Warden has over 30 years of education experience, including stints in Canada, Pennsylvania, and most recently, at Peoria Christian School...
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Alliant Energy project nears completion
With the replacement of electrical poles complete, Alliant Energy crews are now focusing on the next step of a $1.5 million project that originated in 2012. Crews are in the process of stringing new power lines and expect the project, which includes power lines running from I-80 to Sully, to be complete in September.
Justin Foss,...
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Kitchen column: Fond memories, life lessons gained through 4-H
By Julie Van Manen
Editors note: Julie Van Manen is graciously filling in for Shelly this week. Look for the return of The Wooden Spoon in a future issue.
The weeks between the Jasper County Fair and the Iowa State Fair find me playing catch up with some garden produce while reflecting on the memories of many...
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