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Local artist adds special touch to Searsboro Community Center

Local artist Kaylee Maasdam transforms the main wall of the Searsboro Community Center into a beautiful piece of art. For 25 years, the Searsboro Community Center has stood as a gathering place for community events, bridal and baby showers, and funeral luncheons. Community leaders acknowledged the space was in need of some updating, as it had...
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Watson receives all-state recognition

Lynnville-Sully was represented at Iowa High School Speech Association’s Individual State competition by senior Brooke Watson, junior Tobi Pinegar, and sophomore Sadie Manatt. To make it to this point, the three received 1 ratings at the District contest. At State, they had repeat success – all received 1 ratings – at the competition held at Xavier...
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Lynnville United Fund raises $1,320

Over 40 people enjoyed Bingo, prizes, bars, and the chocolate fountain at the annual Bingo Blitz and Soup Supper in Lynnville, Friday night, Mar. 8, in the basement of 1st State Bank’s Lynnville branch. Donations totaled $1,320, including a $1,000 donation from 1st State Bank. Kyle Terpstra and Brad Van Vark called out the Bingo and...
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City of Sully leases ice cream shoppe and concession stand to Bloms

Sully City Council met in regular session at 7 p.m., Monday, Mar. 11, at Sully Community Center. Present were mayor Ben Ahrens, city clerk Barbra Maasdam, public works director Jeremy Behun, councilmembers MaryCarol Cross, Tim LeCompte, Dan Stouthammer, Justin Van Soelen, and Jon Van Wyk. Public could participate via electronic means. Guests present were Jasper...
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City of Lynnville preparing for Highway 146 detour slated to begin in May

Lynnville City Council met at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Mar. 11, at Lynnville City Hall. Mayor Mark Newberg called the meeting to order with councilmembers Bailey Tompkins, Bev Van Maanen, Terry Fraker, and Terry Needham present and Tanis Comegys absent. City clerk Bev Arthur and city maintenance director Nick Arthur were also present. Guests included Brad...
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‘Standing on the Shoulders’ honors the late Denny Brand

Some stories are best told by those who had first-hand accounts. Who better to author the story of a father and his legacy than a son? Tim Brand of Pella penned the story of his late father Denny, “Standing on the Shoulders: A Legacy Story of a Father, a Son, and Life’s Greatest Gifts.” The...
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Multiple Central Iowa counties under burn ban

State of Iowa Fire Marshal Dan Wood has enacted active burn bans in 31 Iowa counties due to extremely dry conditions in which open burning constitutes a danger to life or property. Jasper, Mahaska, Marion, and Poweshiek Counties all have active burn bans until further notice. The State Fire Marshal provides information for bans on open...
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