Drew and Leah Van Rees of New Sharon are the parents of a son, Myles Edward, born Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. He weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces. His brother is Max, age 3.
Grandparents are Duane and Marla Van Rees of Lynnville and Tom and Karen Shields of Grinnell.
Great-grandparents are Bryce and Barb Van Der Wilt...
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Sully Christmas light display winners
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First place: Warren and Mary Vander Leest[/caption]
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Second place: Tim and Nicole Dunsbergen[/caption]
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Third place: Kevin and Julie Van Wyk[/caption]...
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First place: Warren and Mary Vander Leest[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_7073801" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Second place: Tim and Nicole Dunsbergen[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_7073803" align="aligncenter" width="563"] Third place: Kevin and Julie Van Wyk[/caption]...
Holiday fun abounds at Lynnville’s Christmas Celebration
1st State Bank sponsored horse and carriage rides provided by Dennis and Vickie Lacina of Toledo. The Belgians Tommy a Teddy pulled a beautifully-decorated carriage and gave rides around Lynnville on Saturday. Before and after the rides, children and adults had the opportunity to pet the horses.
The sights, sounds, and tastes of Christmas permeated the...
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Young entrepreneur raises $1,000 in 24 hours for Lynnville Fire Department
Atlas St. John, seven-year-old daughter of Larry and Clarissa (Doll) St. John, holds the beaded bracelets she made as a fundraiser for the Lynnville Fire Department.
Lynnville Fire Department’s fundraiser for a newer pumper truck received an extra boost thanks to a seven-year-old’s thoughtful heart and entrepreneurial spirit. Atlas St. John, daughter of Larry and Clarissa...
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Johnson harvests monster Jasper County buck
Photo: Todd Johnson of rural Killduff harvested this trophy buck during Iowa’s first shotgun season on Sunday, Dec. 5. The buck unofficially gross scores 236-5/8. Boone and Crockett will officially score the buck after 60 days.
Todd Johnson of rural Killduff is living every hunter’s dream after shooting a brute of a 25-point buck on Sunday, Dec....
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“Have a seat at my table” by Cathryn Dunsbergen
This month has been surreal. Besides it being dark by 5 p.m. each night, the weather has been quite nice. I am not a winter fan, so I’ve been soaking in all of the warm days and taking walks when I can.
Speaking of nice weather, I couldn’t have asked for a better day for the...
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Lageveen sworn in as new member of Lynnville Council
The Lynnville City Council met in regular session on Monday, Dec. 13, at Lynnville City Hall with councilmembers Bev Van Maanen, Kevin Arment, Terry Fraker, and Mark Newberg present. City clerk Bev Arthur, city maintenance director Nick Arthur, and guests Mark Lageveen, Faye Brand, and Travis Henkle were also present. Mayor Roy James called the...
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