Monthly Archives: August 2023

Lynnville massage therapy business officially welcomed with ribbon cutting

Lynnville massage therapy business officially welcomed with ribbon cutting
Members of the Lynnville Community Pride Group surround Stephanie Walker, a licensed massage therapist sharing a space with Arabella by Kate at 410 East Street in Lynnville, including: From left, Bev Van Maanen, Kris Zimmerman, Garnet Gertsma, Walker, Barb Freeborn, and Val Courter. The Lynnville Community Pride Group held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 9,...
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‘Have a seat at my table’ By Cathryn Dunsbergen

‘Have a seat at my table’ By Cathryn Dunsbergen
Blake got a fishing pole for Father's Day and spent one night fishing with Penelope. I don't believe they caught any fish, but she was itching with excitement at the idea something would be caught.  It’s August. Everyone’s tans are established. Peaches are sweet. School supplies are making their way off the shelves and into backpacks....
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First ballpark project payment approved by Sully Council

  Sully City Council met in regular session at 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 14, at Sully Community Center. Present were mayor Brent Vander Molen, city clerk Barbra Maasdam, public works director Jeremy Behun, council members Dan Stouthammer, Justin Van Soelen, and Jon Van Wyk; and guests Paul Scott and Margaret Vander Weerdt. Council member MaryCarol Cross...
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DTCC looks to expand with City of Lynnville’s approval

  The Lynnville City Council met in regular session at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 14, at Lynnville City Hall. Mayor Roy James called the meeting to order with council members Bev Van Maanen, Kevin Arment, Mark Newberg, city maintenance director Nick Arthur, city clerk Bev Arthur, and guests Justin Flander, Faye Brand, Brett Renaud, Bailey Tompkins,...
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Bob Terlouw, 89

Robert Terlouw, 89, of Grinnell, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. A graveside ser-vice and burial was at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16, at Sully Cemetery with Pastor Jamie Bogaard, pastor of Lynnville Friends Church, officiating. Memorial contributions may be designated to St. Francis Manor Foundation and mailed in care of the...
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Co-Line treats employees, community to breathtaking fireworks show

Co-Line treats employees, community to breathtaking fireworks show
Community members enjoyed a display of fireworks over Co-Line’s Lake Seven-A last Saturday evening, Aug. 5. Hundreds of vehicles lined the Jasper and Mahaska county line south of Sully where organizers speculate over 1,000 people enjoyed the breathtaking show. This annual event is hosted each year on the first Saturday of August when Co-Line treats...
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