Lydia Faith was born to Ryan and Jana Laverman of Lynnville on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017. She weighed 5 pounds 15 ounces and measured 19 inches long.
Grandparents are Paul and Shirley Van Donselaar of Oskaloosa and Wes and Cindy Laverman of Sully.
Great-grandmothers are Kathryn Van Gilst of Oskaloosa and Henrietta Laverman of Sully....
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Teresa Northcutt, 52
Teresa Northcutt, 52, of Lynnville and formerly of Newton, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at her home. A celebration of life will be held at the Taintor Community Church on Sunday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m. with a light luncheon to follow. Iowa Cremation is assisting the family. The burial of her ashes will...
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Glen L. Jones, 77
Glen L. Jones, 77, of Newton, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, at his home. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 6, at Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton. Memorials to Mercy Hospice in Glen’s name may be left at the funeral home.
Glen, the son of Ralph and Pearl...
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L-S wrestling room, wrestlers making great strides
Wrestling is in full swing, and Lynnville-Sully wrestlers at all levels are enjoying much success as they gear up for the remainder of the season. The new wrestling room, which included a complete renovation of existing space within the L-S High School, is nearly complete. Everyone involved in the school’s wrestling program, either at the...
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L-S fall student athletes recognized
Lynnville-Sully students participating in fall sports were successful on the football field, volleyball court, and cross-country course. Their success in athletics came second to the diligence and effort put into classroom studies.
“These achievements are the result of the dedication and hard work by the students not only in the athletic arena but many hours spent...
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Fraker sworn in at Lynnville City Council meeting
Lynnville resident Terry Fraker was sworn in as a Lynnville City Councilmember during the regular monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 9. The open seat was previously held by Fraker when he was appointed to fill the vacant position due to Kevin Arment’s resignation mid-term. A misunderstanding regarding the appointment length of the vacant position led...
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Sweet $900 donation to Sully Library
The holiday sales of Fikse’s Fabulous Fudge resulted in a $900 donation to the Sully Library. On Monday, Chad Fikse presented a check for $850 to Kathy Zylstra, Sully Library Director. An additional $50 in sales occurred after the check was written and will also be donated to the library. A total of 172 pounds...
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