Richard E. Lowry, 90, of Grinnell and formerly of Montezuma, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. A private family grave-side service was held at West Liberty Cemetery near Montezuma. A public celebration of his life will be held at a later date. A memorial fund will be...
Ila Mae Huyser, 93
Ila Mae Huyser, 93, of Grinnell, died Thursday, May 7, 2020, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. A private family grave-side service was held Tuesday, May 12, at Sully Cemetery with the Rev. John Epperson officiating. Memorials may be designated to St. Francis Manor Foundation to purchase personal protective equipment for their...
Beau Kelly
Beau Kelly was born Friday, May 1, 2020, to Cayden Johnson and Jordyn Lamb of Sully. He weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces.
Grandparents are Ryan and Kelli Johnson of Sully and Mike and Angie Lamb of Lynnville.
Great-grandparents are Kelly and Deb Miller of Galesburg, Mike and...
Kinsley Sueann
Kinsley Sueann Van Zante was born Apr. 28, 2020, weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces and measuring 20.25 inches. Her parents are Matthew and Alexis Van Zante of Altoona. Her brothers are Dawson, 12, and Braden, 4.
Grandparents are Merl and Candy Van Zante of Reasnor and Pam and the...
Lynnville Friends Church outreach touches hearts, satisfies appetites

Lynnville Friends Church elders and Pastor Jamie Bogaard were flipping hamburgers and mindsets during this unprecedented time with a free meal giveaway on Sunday evening, May 3.
“With all of the negative things going on with the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to spread something good and bring a smile to people's faces....
Local Hearthstone employees’ hearts and creativity bring smiles to residents

Local Hearthstone employees’ hearts and creativity bring smiles to residents
ABOVE: Natasha Nikkel, wearing the clown costume, stands with two of her costumed co-workers at one of their stops to spread fun and joy Apr. 23.
Natasha Nikkel of rural Sully and Marlene...
Sully Community Church opens up its doors for worship
May 3 service marks the first time the congregation worships in building since March 15
While many churches across the state continued to hold Sunday services online, Sully Community Church opened its doors for worship on Sunday, May 3, the first time it’s been able to do so in 49...

