Diane L. Halter, 63, of Newton died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. Diane’s funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 21, at New Life Community Church of the Nazarene, 605 West 8th Street North in Newton. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until the time of...
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Sweets for Stella
On the evening of Thursday, Dec. 14, the L-S community bonded together during the middle school and high school winter concert to support Stella Turnbull and her family. Stella was born with SMA, spinal muscular atrophy – a genetic neuromuscular disease that weakens all of the body’s muscles and muscle systems, including the ability to...
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Newspapers delayed
Lost newspapers mailed as usual from Sully on Wednesday have been located and should be delivered Saturday to Grinnell, Newton, and Pella. Our apologies. Mail load is tremendous but the post office supervisor the Hometown Press contacted apologized as he really didn’t think the delay should have been this long....
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Christmas food traditions north and south of the border
Candy canes, mistletoe, wreaths, presents, and “Ho, Ho, Ho!” Wisemen, stockings hung by the chimney with care, manger scenes, fruit cake, and decorated cookies! Christmas trees, outdoor lights, pipers piping, partridges in pear trees, Charlie Brown, and the Grinch! And even a “Bah Humbug” or two! Oh, how well we know, anticipate, and dearly love...
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Attendees brave chilly temps to enjoy Sully Community Christmas
The city of Sully was a hub of holiday excitement Saturday, Dec. 9, for Sully Community Christmas. A ceremonial tree lighting at the stage in Sully’s central park kicked off the festivities. Santa Claus, sponsored by the Sully Lions Club, listened to the wish lists of young children and gave them goodie bags inside the...
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Lynnville, Sully City Councils swear in mayors, councilmembers
The cities of Lynnville and Sully swore in newly-elected mayors and councilmembers at their respective city council meetings on Monday, Dec. 11. There were no contested seats in either Lynnville or Sully’s November local elections. Mayor positions were filled by incumbents Brent Vander Molen, Sully, and Roy James, Lynnville. In Sully, there were no names...
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Lynnville Council swears in mayor, council for new term
The Lynnville City Council met in regular session on Monday, Dec. 11, at 5:30 p.m. at Lynnville City Hall with mayor Roy James, councilmembers Hugh Carney, Mark Newberg, Terry Fraker, Roger Beason, and Bev Van Maanen, city clerk Bev Arthur, and city maintenance director Josh DeWitt present. Other guests included Faye Brand, Sheila Graham, and...
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