Leah and Corey Gifford of Reasnor are the parents to a daughter, Jayde Alexandria. She was born Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, and weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces and measured 21-1/4 inches long. She has an older brother Kyler, age 2.
Grandparents are Tim and Rindy Vander Schel of rural Killduff, Clinton Gifford of Sully, and Teresa...
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Notice of printing issue in Mar. 17 edition for print subscribers
Hometown Press subscribers: If you experienced any legibility issues on pages 4 and 17 in the Mar. 17 issue of the Hometown Press, we sincerely apologize. There was an issue at the printer. Page 4 and 17 printouts are available at Hometown Press for those interested. Thank you for understanding!...
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Lynnville-Sully Community Education Foundation delivers over 1,400 books into the hands of readers
A passion for reading was reignited in the hearts and minds of Lynnville-Sully elementary students thanks in part to the free books they received at the book fair hosted by the Lynnville-Sully Community Education Foundation on Friday, Mar. 4.
The LSCEF’s annual fair put up to six books in the hands of Lynnville-Sully’s 241 elementary students. A...
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Pella Christian advances to semifinals
The Pella Christian boys basketball team notched a 69-62 win against Roland-Story in the Class 2A state quarterfinals held at Wells Fargo Arena on Monday evening, Mar. 7.
The Eagles went into the match up as the four seed, Roland-Story was a five seed. The Norsemen, who had won the Heart of Iowa Conference and boasted the...
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Co-Line, Janco receive $500,000 Workforce Innovation Grants from governor, IEDA
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced on Mar. 3 that local manufacturing companies, Co-Line Welding, Inc. of Lynnville and Janco Industries, Inc. of Sully, are among those included in $20 million in Manufacturing 4.0 Workforce Innovation Grants awarded to 46 companies in Iowa. Each of the local companies received...
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Lynnville-Sully Winter Sports Salute
L-S finishes season as District Champs
Despite dealing with adversity due to challenging roster changes at the start of the season, the L-S boys basketball team rallied together and competed hard each game. The Hawks became known for their sharp shooting behind the arc, tough backcourt, power in the paint, and tenacious defense.
The Hawks jumped right into...
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School lunch inspiration
By Megan Pothoven
For some students, school cafeteria lunches may not bring back fond memories. But for others, those school lunches make up some of their fondest memories when it comes to excellent food. I attended school at North Mahaska, and I remember having Kickapoo Krunch Bars. These bars were the highlight of school lunches. They...
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