Yearly Archives: 2022

Hawks rally, capture two big wins to stay undefeated in the SICL

Hawks rally, capture two big wins to stay undefeated in the SICL
The Lynnville-Sully Hawks wrapped up a huge week of baseball highlighted by signature wins to give them the top spot in SICL play. Coach Scott Alberts’ feelings for his team can be summed up with one word – proud. “I was so incredibly proud of our boys this past week.” English Valleys The Hawks’ bats were hot...
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L-S battles grueling heat, tough opponents in six-game week

L-S battles grueling heat, tough opponents in six-game week
Reagan McFarland tags out a Grinnell Tiger baserunner, who is caught in a run-down situation. McFarland is shown on defense with teammates Greenlee Smock (in back) and Abby Squires (#31).  Not only did the Hawks battle their opponents playing every day last week, but they also battled extreme heat with temperatures well above 90 degrees with...
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The DeeZee Spirit By Darrell Zegers (from his book “The Best of DZ”)

  Unforgettable Gifts From Dad Father’s Day was over four weeks past. I just received a Father’s Day card from my four daughters a couple of weeks ago. Punctuality was never one of their strong points. All four of them were in Salt Lake City, Utah, where the two youngest live. They were celebrating a Sister’s Weekend. They...
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Mary J. Rozendaal, 85

Mary J. (Freeken) Rozendaal, 85, of Newton, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Park Centre. A memorial service to honor both Mary and her husband, Ed, who passed away during the COVID pandemic, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 27, at Lamoille Congregational Community Church in Marshalltown. The family will greet friends after...
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Ronda Van Soelen, 55

Early Saturday morning, June 18, 2022, Ronda Faye (Van Maanen) Van Soelen, of Sully, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, went to her heavenly home at the age of 55 years, 6 months, and 20 days. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 24, at Sully Christian Reformed Church. Family...
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Brexley Arla

Brexley Arla Van Haaften was born to Ben and Jeana Van Haaften of Sully on Sunday, May 8, 2022. She weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces and measured 18 inches long. She has a big sister Payten and a big brother John. Grandparents are Ed and Judy Van Kooten of Sully and Larry and Sheryl Hanthorn of...
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Emma Elizabeth

Emma Elizabeth was born to Mason and Cayla Wichhart of Pella on Friday, June 10, 2022. She weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces and measured 20-3/4 inches long. She has one proud, big sister Olivia, age 20 months. Grandparents are Duane and Joni Collins of Lynnville and Jeff and Rhonda Wichhart of Pella. Great-grandparents are Cal Van Houweling...
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