Monthly Archives: October 2019

Duke wins IMT Des Moines Half Marathon

Duke wins IMT Des Moines Half Marathon
For the second time in her life, Susie Gray Duke found herself at the top of the podium for winning the IMT Des Moines Half Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 20. The 39-year-old from rural Grinnell had previously won the race in 2014 and was hoping for a top-three finish this year. Her time of 1:19:54...
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One of these things just doesn’t belong

One of these things just doesn’t belong
Snowy yards with colorful fallen leaves and fields with crops waiting to be harvested greeted area residents Tuesday morning, Oct. 29. Over an inch of snow fell in Des Moines on Oct. 28, which broke a record over 100 years old for that date. More snow is forecasted Read more

Get out and vote: School and city election Tuesday, Nov. 5

Tuesday, Nov. 5, is school and city election day in Iowa. Polls will be open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Most area residents will vote at Sully Community Center, and Searsboro area residents will vote at Poweshiek County Fairgrounds in Grinnell. Your polling place is the same as any general/presidential election. This is the first time the...
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Fall Fun celebrated in Lynnville Saturday

Fall Fun celebrated in Lynnville Saturday
Numerous cute, adorable costumed little ones to scary, gruesome costumed creatures were part of the large crowd in Lynnville Saturday afternoon and evening, Oct. 26, with perfectly beautiful weather and many family-friendly activities. Lynnville Library hosted a Fun Fall Festival with games, snacks, prizes, and costume contest winners. The Lynnville Fire Department volunteers hosted its...
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From the Kitchen: Missi Bogaard

From the Kitchen: Missi Bogaard
  The best piece of advice Missi Bogaard said she has ever received related to cooking and baking is very appropriate for a newspaper column. It just might be the encouragement Hometown Press readers need to start dabbling more in the kitchen. The advice? “If you can read, you can cook. Just try it.” Missi said she heard...
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L-S football falls in final game of 2019 campaign

L-S football falls in final game of 2019 campaign
The Lynnville-Sully football team wrapped up the 2019 season with a close 14-0 loss while hosting Martensdale-St. Marys on Friday, Oct. 25. The Hawks knew going in that this would be their last game of the year as they sat 1-7 overall and 1-2 in the district. The L-S team was coming off its first win...
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