Yearly Archives: 2019

Summer Sports Salute

Summer Sports Salute
L-S SOFTBALL Lynnville-Sully’s softball season ended where only eight teams in Class 1A could finish – at the 2019 state tournament. Though the girls lost their opening game at state, they battled back in the consolation game to end the year on a high note with a victory over Le Mars Gehlen Catholic. “This was truly a...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers Aug. 1, 2019

I have determined old age is not for sissies. It seems my life now is going from one doctor appointment to another, but I never get completely back to normal. That is because I am old, and the body and brain are worn out. I think I mentioned before that I had my cataracts hacked off. I...
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John L. Rupp, 90

John L. Rupp, 90, of Montezuma died Saturday, July 6, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in the Burn Treatment Center. Memorial services were held at 5 p.m. on July 12 at First Presbyterian Evangelical Church in Montezuma. A private burial was held in the Pleasant Township Cemetery in Ewart. In lieu...
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Jennie Terlouw, 90

Jennie Terlouw, 90, of Grinnell (Seeland Park) and formerly of rural Sully, died July 25, 2019, at the Comfort House in Pella under the care of Hospice of Pella. A graveside service and burial was held Tuesday, July 30, at Sully Cemetery with Pastor Jamie Bogaard of Lynnville Friends Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be...
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Miles Henry

Miles Henry Jansen was born July 18, 2019, weighing 6 pounds 7 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches long. His parents are Derek and Haley Jansen of Norwalk. His brother is Oliver, 2. Grandparents are Verlan and Val Jansen of Sully, Leora and Rick Bandstra of Harvey, Lore and John Liechty of Mt. Pleasant, and Bryan Sinn...
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L-S Hawks wrap up season at state with thrilling win

L-S Hawks wrap up season at state with thrilling win
After a three-year absence from the Iowa Girls State Softball Tournament, the Lynnville-Sully Hawks made it back to Harlan Rogers Park in Fort Dodge to face Newell-Fonda on Monday, July 22. As they have all season long, the Hawks never stopped battling and responded to a 5-0 deficit in the top of the fourth with a...
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Locals garner accolades at Poweshiek County Fair

Locals garner accolades at Poweshiek County Fair
Late July signifies county fair season, which means many locals are seeing hard work and commitment pay off as they reap honors and accolades for their projects, livestock, and dedication to the fair. A trio of ladies from the Lynnville area – Garnet Gertsma, McKinley Conover, and Ayla Van Maanen – each received special recognition on...
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