Alan Farrington, 60, of Searsboro, passed away Thursday evening, Dec. 15, 2016, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 19, at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in Montezuma. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the family's name.
Alan Wayne Farrington, the son of Jim and Norma...
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Area’s youngest put on Christmas concerts
Programs and concerts full of holiday cheer abound this time of year and across the community, area schools and churches have put on highly anticipated events featuring Christmas songs, poems, and more performed by some of the youngest community members.
Recently, preschool and daycare attendees of both Inspirations Childcare and Preschool and Diamond Trail Children’s Center...
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Early retirement concept approved by L-S School Board
The Lynnville-Sully School Board of Directors met in regular session on Monday, Dec. 19, in the high school library. Guests included Mike Parkinson, Jill Philby, Lisa Foster, Melinda Hardin, and Faye Brand.
Approval of moving forward with an early retirement concept and discussion items including community relations goal and the school district’s financial position were highlights...
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Lynnville-Sully’s caring community gives back
A record number of 24 Lynnville-Sully families participating in the Sharing Tree program indicate there is a need within the community. This holiday season, Lynnville-Sully students, their families, and members of the community are making sure those needs are met – no family will go hungry this Christmas and presents will be under the tree...
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Long-time Lynnville volunteer recognized
Walt Van Maanen of Lynnville has received the Jasper County Conservation Board (JCCB) Pioneer Award for his many years of working at Wagaman Mill in Lynnville to keep everything running, interpreting the history of the mill, and helping with school field trips. The award was announced by JCCB at its first volunteer appreciation dinner organized...
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Short-handed Hawks have solid showing at Saydel
A reduced L-S wrestling squad had a solid showing on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the large Saydel Invitational. Four of the five Hawk wrestlers in attendance placed in the top eight in their weight brackets. They were competing against many 2A and 3A wrestlers so had to fight hard to come out with some of...
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FFA students compete in fruit sales
This year, as in past years, FFA students under the leadership of Mr. Brian Lowry, FFA advisor and agriculture teacher, competed in the annual fruit sales to support the L-S FFA Chapter. The students sold fruit, along with meat and cheese products and candy throughout the month of October. The products were delivered on Tuesday, Dec....
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