Ralph “Pappy” Grau, Jr. died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at MercyOne Newton Medical Center in Newton. Pappy’s family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, at Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton. Inurnment will be held at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Memorials in Pappy’s name (please...
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Dave Bussard, 51
David Andrew Bussard, 51, of West Des Moines, passed away Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, after battling COVID since July. Dave was born Mar. 14, 1970, in Normal, IL. He owned Iowa Window Service and Dusty Buzzard Chainsaw Carving.
Dave was a man who lived fully and loved fiercely. He was a faithful husband, loving father, and...
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Family-friendly Halloween in Lynnville set for Saturday, Oct. 30
Decorated trunks needed for trunk or treat event
Festive fall fun is being planned for Halloween in Lynnville on Saturday, Oct. 30. The town event is back for a second year after a one-year hiatus due to COVID.
Activities are planned from 2:30-7:30 p.m. in downtown Lynnville and include hayrides, games, a costume contest, a pumpkin roll,...
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Big L-S win caps off spirited homecoming week
Fun and exciting festivities promoting Hawk pride, a community-wide parade with everyone dressed in blue and gold, and toilet paper streaming from trees can only mean one thing – homecoming week was celebrated at Lynnville-Sully. Students, staff, alumni, community members, and Hawk fans near and far celebrated long-standing and new traditions all week long Oct....
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Coffee Cup Cafe expands with purchase of Prime Country BBQ and Catering
Prime Country BBQ and Catering founders Mark and Vicky Huizer, on the left, have been mentoring new owners Paula and Terry Nikkel, also owners of Coffee Cup Cafe, the past few months in preparation for the business sale and transfer.
After eight years of serving local communities and faithful patrons mouth-watering BBQ and sides, Mark and Vicky...
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Trees for Kids, L-S fifth graders help plant 15 trees at Jacob Krumm
L-S fifth graders had the privilege of helping Jasper County naturalists plant 15 trees at Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve on Oct. 7. Shown from left to right are: Front, Ayla Van Maanen, Rylinne Feenstra, Hudson Squires, Layne Chancellor, naturalist Greg Oldsen, Hayden Lewis, Bentlee Vos, Asher Schechinger, Natalie Nikkel, Payton Bowlin; middle, Mrs. McKenzee Downing, Conner Routier,...
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Homecoming win puts L-S in contention for district championship
Kyle Squires breaks tackles and finds holes created by his teammates during the Hawks' first half offensive assault. It was a memorable night for L-S players, coaches, and fans as the Hawks beat Ogden 51-15 on homecoming night.
The excitement of homecoming week carried over to Friday night, Oct. 8, when the Lynnville-Sully Hawks put on...
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