Yearly Archives: 2023

Raymond Watson, 86

Raymond Lewis Watson, 86, of rural Montezuma, passed away at his home on the farm on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in the care of family and Unity Point Hospice. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Raymond was born June 3, 1937 to Lewis and Lucile (Bryan) Watson in Grinnell. Raymond graduated in...
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John Minor, Jr., 64

John Pias Minor, Jr., a beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 64 at his residence in Sully on Friday, July 28, 2023. A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell. A luncheon will follow the service in...
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Tractor rides pass through Lynnville, Sully, and surrounding communities

[caption id="attachment_7077564" align="aligncenter" width="604"] default[/caption] Saturday morning, 42 tractors organized into two speed groups at Old Settlers Park in Lynnville for the 19th Annual Poweshiek County Fair Tractor Ride.  Drone photo by Justin Van Soelen Saturday morning’s commute for locals may have been slowed by nearly 250 tractors of all makes...
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L-S shows grit, sportsmanship in battle of the Hawks

The Lynnville-Sully Hawks’ bid for a state baseball championship fell one game short in a 1-0 loss to eventual state champions, Remsen St. Mary’s, in the Class 1A state semifinals on Wednesday, July 19, at Carroll’s Merchants Park. The Hawks were bolstered by stellar pitching, a flawless defensive performance, and loads of positive encouragement and support...
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‘Farm to table’ by Julie Van Manen

  As we approach the last few days of July, the month known as National Grilling Month, it has been the perfect weather to fire up the grill! This week, I am sharing one of our favorite recipes to enjoy Iowa’s iconic pork chop.  As the great bike ride across Iowa will be passing through our...
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