Betty Collum, 91, of Grinnell, died on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell.
Funeral service was held Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell.
Burial was at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell.
Memorials may be directed to St. Mary's Catholic Church and sent in care of the Smith Funeral Home.
Betty was born...
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Ralph Fleener, 98
Ralph R. Fleener, 98, of Grinnell, died on Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, at Grinnell Health Care Center.
Funeral service was held Friday, Oct. 17, at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell. Interment was in Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell.
Memorials may be designated in his name to the Calvary Baptist Church, mailed in care of the Smith Funeral...
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Vos-Van Wyk
Taylor Van Wyk and Logan Vos are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Taylor is the daughter of Jeff and Deb Van Wyk of Sully, and Logan is the son of Keith Vos of Grinnell and Curt and Donna Zylstra of Sully. Taylor and Logan are planning a Nov. 15, 2014, wedding at...
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Conquering Kilimanjaro Part 1
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Sully resident Julie Jones recently returned from Africa after climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro through an organization called “One Child Matters.” She was part of a team of hikers, with each team member hiking for a different child.
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Van Wyk starts Diamond Trail Fencing Club
A unique sport – enjoyed by young and old, guys and gals alike – is coming to Sully.
Though it requires the use of a weapon, the sport itself is perfectly safe. It is the sport of fencing. 
Jon Van Wyk, co-owner of Van Wijk Winery, is spearheading...
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Jon Van Wyk, co-owner of Van Wijk Winery, is spearheading...
L-S football rolls past GMG, 48-0, for second win
The Lynnville-Sully varsity football team shut out GMG of Garwin on Friday, Oct. 10, 48-0. The temperatures were brisk, but the Hawk offense was hot right from the start.
"It was a great night for the Hawks Friday, as we executed in every area of the game," said L-S Head Coach Mike Parkinson. "The guys played...
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Hawks lose last regular-season game to No. 12 Iowa Valley
The 12th-ranked team in Class 1A proved to be too much for the L-S volleyball girls to handle on Monday, Oct. 13. The 19-7 Tigers defeated the 12-8 Hawks in three sets by scores of 25-16, 25-8, and 25-17.
“I don't feel we played well as a team,” said L-S Coach Heather James. “Iowa Valley is...
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