Monthly Archives: April 2022

Dennis Verhey, 62

Dennis Verhey, 62, passed Apr. 10, 2022. Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 14, at Garden Chapel Funeral Home, Pella. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, Apr. 15, at Garden Chapel Funeral Home. Memorials have been designated for Mobility Worldwide IA (P.E.T.) – Leighton. Dennis Joe Verhey was the youngest child born...
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Nellie Van Wyk, 101

Nellie Van Wyk, 101, passed Apr. 11, 2022. Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. on Thursday, Apr. 14, at Garden Chapel Funeral Home in Pella followed by private family graveside service at Sully Cemetery. Memorials have been designated for Oskaloosa Care Center. Nellie Van Wyk, daughter of John W. and Maatje (Koopman) Van Manen was born July...
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Rhodes Ian and Conrad Morrison

Anne and Ryan Hargraves of Coeur d’Alene, ID, are the parents of twin sons born Thursday, Apr. 7, 2022. Rhodes Ian weighed 5 pounds 3 ounces, and Conrad Morrison weighed 5 pounds 1 ounce. Their sisters are Faye, age 4, and Camille, age 2. Among grandparents are Gary and Janet Benest of Searsboro....
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Lynnville-Sully’s annual art show attracts hundreds of admirers

The culmination of a year’s worth of art – 13 years of creativity for the senior artists – was on display at Lynnville-Sully’s annual art show on Monday, Mar. 28. This year marked the 19th year Mrs. Tara Conover, Lynnville-Sully’s K-12 art teacher, has organized the art show. Over 1,500 pieces of artwork ranging from...
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Two local thefts reported last week

In five days’ time last week, two thefts occurred in the local area. Across the country, in our communities, we share everyday moments with our neighbors, family, coworkers, and friends. But as you’re going about your day, if you see something that doesn't seem quite right, say something. Be alert and report suspicious activity to your...
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Hawks open up track and field season at East Marshall 

Junior Kyle Squires and senior Owen Norrish lead their head as they launch out of the starting blocks in the 110m dash in the Hawks' first track and field meet at East Marshall on Friday, Apr. 1. After a week where a wide variety of weather including cold, wind, rain, and snow forced the cancellation of...
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Chilly start for L-S girls track

Corrina Rozendaal, third from left, and Greenlee Smock, third from right, get off the starting line with the rest of the pack of runners in the 3,000m race. Smock won the race in 11:40.39.  Iowa’s track season is known for its cold and windy running conditions, and the start of the 2022 season for the Lynnville-Sully...
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