Key Takeaways
- • Tobias and Hannah Hines of Burlington, Iowa, have raised most of the estimated $20,000 cost of in vitro fertilization (IVF), with about $6,500 still to raise, and hope to begin IVF in December.
- • The couple's fundraising includes a GoFundMe campaign, odd jobs and garage sales, and an online Facebook silent auction running through Friday, Nov. 6.
- • Three elderly Kurrle sisters, all born in Germany on Sept. 29 and each born seven years apart, lived at 815 S. Seventh St., a home built in 1941, and all lived beyond age 85.
- • The Art Center of Burlington's Itty Bitty Bits of Art exhibit will feature pieces no larger than 10-by-10 inches, with a reception 5-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6.
- • Sen. Chuck Grassley urged Southeast Iowa communities to assess resources for the proposed steel mill but avoid major commitments until construction starts.
Summary
Tobias and Hannah Hines of Burlington are pursuing in vitro fertilization after fertility challenges, including Hannah's Hashimoto's disease and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), led doctors to recommend IVF as their next step. The estimated cost is $20,000. Tobias works full time and has mowed lawns, stained decks, completed odd jobs and hosted garage sales, while Hannah balances her regular job with two part-time positions. Through their "Hope for Baby Hines IVF Journey" GoFundMe and other efforts, the couple has about $6,500 left to raise and hopes to start IVF in December. They are also running an online Facebook silent auction, which begins the day of publication and ends Friday, Nov. 6.
The newspaper also highlighted a local historical item. Jarred Lassiter recently posted on social media about three elderly sisters with the maiden name Kurrle, who lived at 815 S. Seventh St., a home built in 1941. The Hawk Eye had featured the two widowed sisters and their never-married sister in 1946. All three were born in Germany on Sept. 29, each seven years apart, spanning 14 years from oldest to youngest. The family immigrated to the U.S. after their father died. Marie, the oldest, died in 1947; the other two lived together for 12 more years until Lena died. Anna lived alone for several years and died at St. Francis Hospital in 1967. All three lived beyond age 85.
Other items include U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley's comments to KILJ that Southeast Iowa communities should prepare for the proposed steel mill development by assessing resources, while avoiding major commitments until construction begins. He encouraged Lee County and other local governments to pursue federal grants and offered support for applications. The Art Center of Burlington says this year's Itty Bitty Bits of Art exhibit pieces will measure no more than 10-by-10 inches, and they tend to sell quickly; the reception is 5-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, with live music by Richie Bliesener. Cosmic Caravan also announced a Holiday Market from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, inside Westland Mall, with standard vendor spaces at $30 and larger spaces at $50.
The newspaper also highlighted a local historical item. Jarred Lassiter recently posted on social media about three elderly sisters with the maiden name Kurrle, who lived at 815 S. Seventh St., a home built in 1941. The Hawk Eye had featured the two widowed sisters and their never-married sister in 1946. All three were born in Germany on Sept. 29, each seven years apart, spanning 14 years from oldest to youngest. The family immigrated to the U.S. after their father died. Marie, the oldest, died in 1947; the other two lived together for 12 more years until Lena died. Anna lived alone for several years and died at St. Francis Hospital in 1967. All three lived beyond age 85.
Other items include U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley's comments to KILJ that Southeast Iowa communities should prepare for the proposed steel mill development by assessing resources, while avoiding major commitments until construction begins. He encouraged Lee County and other local governments to pursue federal grants and offered support for applications. The Art Center of Burlington says this year's Itty Bitty Bits of Art exhibit pieces will measure no more than 10-by-10 inches, and they tend to sell quickly; the reception is 5-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, with live music by Richie Bliesener. Cosmic Caravan also announced a Holiday Market from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, inside Westland Mall, with standard vendor spaces at $30 and larger spaces at $50.
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