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Van Nieuwenhuyzen worked as an MP
By Jill Fennema Pictured: Rolly with the car he drove through the Master’s parade at Augusta, Georgia. Rolly Van Nieuwenhuyzen graduated from Pipestone High School in 1958. He was one of three children born to Pete and Johanna Van Nieuwenhuyzen.
Bandstra enjoyed 20 year military career
Picured: Brigadier General Doyle (left) and Bob’s wife pinning on his first lieutenant bars. Submitted article Robert (Bob) Bandstra is one of our local military veterans who distinguished himself with a 20-year career in the US Air Force. Bob was
Groen served in both Alaska and Haiti
By Jill Fennema, Eric Groen, son of Cal and Cheri Groen of Edgerton, joined the Minnesota Army National Guard unit in Pipestone in January of 1987. He had graduated from SWCH in 1986 and went to Dordt University (College back
October is Pork Month
The next generation of hog farmers By Chelsea Noding, On the Farm Reporter Joel Talsma is a local small family farmer. He raises feeder cattle, a small herd of grass-fed beef, sheep, and around 800-850 head of hogs on the
Wind, rain for first flea market
The Edgerton Chamber of Commerce and Farmhouse Market hosted a flea market on Maple Street Saturday. The weather was not the best, but folks came out to look for vintage finds, baked goods, trees, and so much more. There were
Zwart Wins Award
Pictured: Lloyd Zwart (left) accepts his Spirit of Community Pride Award from Brad Bruxvoort at First State Bank Southwest. By Jill Fennema – Last week Tuesday evening, First State Bank Southwest hosted their annual Chamber of Commerce mixer. Each year
Grimmius Served in the National Guard
Pictured: Willis Grimmius wanted to join the Navy right out of high school, but his parents did not want both of their sons sent to Vietnam. He joined the National Guard instead. By Jill Fennema – Willis (Willy) Grimmius graduated
CANCER Did Not Win
by Maria Postmus – Tripp David Postmus was a healthy, happy, love-giving, 9 year old when he began having headaches. After one major headache, and the anxiety of Chad having an aunt who had a brain tumor, we brought Tripp
Gilman Served In The Rice Paddies In Vietnam
By Jill Fennema – The deadliest year for the United States during the Vietnam War was 1968. Nearly 17,000 American soldiers lost their lives that year. It was that spring that Dean Gilman was drafted. He was the 19-year-old son
Edgebrook Has New Administrator
By Tara Wiekeraad – Edgebrook strives to create a homelike environment. Not only for our residents, but for our staff as well. There have been numerous staff members from various departments that have left Edgebrook for other job opportunities only
