What do your grandchildren call you? From traditional to trendy to celebrity grandparent names, some examples are Nana, Noni, Grandma, Grammy, Mimi, and more; Pop-Pop, Gramps, Papa, Grandpa, Pappy, and more. No matter what the term, a simple name on your grandchildren’s lips will melt your heart, guaranteed.
You will not know the melting of your...
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Meloche arrested for Jasper County Courthouse bomb threats
At approximately 2:59 p.m. on Dec. 30, Martin Meloche, 39, was located at a residence in Newton, according to a news release from Jasper County Sheriff John Halferty. Jasper County deputies placed Meloche under arrest for two counts of false report of the placement of an explosive or incendiary device, a class D felony, in...
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Teaching in a learner-centered environment powered by digital learning
From the desk of Shane Ehresman, Lynnville-Sully Superintendent
This article is a summary of the full report, “Teaching in a Learner-Centered Environment Powered by Digital Learning,” which was written by Mary Ann Wolf, PhD, a digital learning and technology consultant for the Alliance for Excellent Education. The full report and its sources are available at www.all4ed.org/files/CultureShift.pdf.
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 1/8/15
The first real snow of the winter – I dislike snow and cold. In fact, I hate them.
That’s not how I looked at it when I was a teenager. It usually called for no school. Before being a teenager, we would have a huge group of kids go sledding.
I remember one day of sledding very...
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Home found for The Harvest House
A newer ministry to the area called The Harvest House has blossomed into a multi-faceted organization with a local and international impact. And now, that ministry has a place to call home just a few miles from Sully.
Lori Zylstra, director of The Harvest House, said the process to find a home for the ministry was...
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Weideman commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy
Lynnville-Sully and Iowa State University graduate Kaid Weideman, the son of Jo and Kent Baarda of Sully and the late Kurt Weideman, was recently commissioned as a an Ensign (ENS) in the United States Navy.
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Employee anniversary milestones recognized at Co-Line
Co-Line Welding, Inc. celebrated Christmas with a catered lunch on Dec. 19, along with service awards, prizes, games, and even a few pies-in-the-face.
Those who marked five, 10, 15, and 20 or more years of employment were photographed.
New this year, Co-Line awarded wellness incentives for those who participated in the program. Sixty participants enjoyed over $5,000...
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