In a time of social distancing amidst a global pandemic, Mark and Heather James and their daughters, Kynlee and Paige, are reaping the blessings of being together on their Lynnville farm during a busy spring season of birth and renewal.
Since Mar. 16, the James family has welcomed seven baby goats to their...
Every time Emily Gibbs of Sully steps into her kitchen, she considers it a unique experience, particularly when it comes to baking. The mother of three jokes that she has burned a lot of things. However, for as many times as she’s burned a sweet concoction, she’s dished up hundreds of healthy...
Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lynnville-Sully Youth Sports Committee has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Little League season. The news was announced on Facebook on Monday, May 4, just five days after Little League International cancelled its World Series and Region Tournaments for the first time in organization history....
ABOVE: Ben Conover with his 26-pound turkey shot on May 3.
Hunting turkeys this spring has been a family affair for the Ben and Tara Conover family of rural Lynnville. Ben and two of his daughters, Alexy and Denali, have all bagged turkeys in the past...
Not much excitement this past week. I am getting very tired of the lockdown.
A big Saturday night now is to get in the car and go through a drive-in to get food because no restaurants are open.
So, I park the car somewhere...
Gary Walker, 83, of Oskaloosa passed away early Thursday morning, Apr. 16, 2020, at his home in Oskaloosa.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, private funeral services for Gary were held Saturday, Apr. 18, with Rev. Molly Goodrich of the First Christian Church officiating. Burial was in Forest Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be...
Earl Beyer, 94, of Grinnell, died Saturday, May 2, 2020, at UnityPoint Grinnell Regional Medical Center.
A private family graveside service with military honors was held Tuesday, May 5, at Friends Cemetery in New Sharon with Pastor Dave Crow officiating. Memorials may be designated to the Earl M. Beyer Memorial Fund...