Susan Jane Verwers passed away Friday Jan. 20. 2023, in Hot Springs, AR. Susan was born Sept. 26, 1935, in Grinnell to Leo and Ethel (Holmadahl) Braley.
Sue was raised in rural Kellogg and graduated from Kellogg High School where she was an outstanding player on the girls basketball team and also a cheerleader. She attended...
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Mia Ann and Rory Allen
Twins were born to Chris and Alicia Arkema of New Sharon on Jan. 24, 2023. Mia Ann weighed 6 pounds 2 ounces and measured 18 3/4 inches long. Rory Allen weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Their siblings are Maddux age 5 and Ryne age 2 1/2.
Grandparents are Mike and Denise...
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Rankin leaves automotive industry, finds fulfilling career path as barber
By LeAnn Hjelmeland
From automotive shop to barber shop, Jonny Rankin of rural Reasnor has made quite the switch in workplaces over the past year. After years of doing vehicle service work, Rankin is now serving people in his new line of work as a barber’s apprentice at Groom Barber Lounge in Pella.
The change in careers...
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Final approval given on Lynnville-Sully’s projects funded by $4.5 million bond issue passed in 2020
Nearly three years after voters passed Lynnville-Sully’s $4.5 million school bond with 80.53% approval, the Lynnville-Sully School Board approved the closing document from Graphite Construction at the Jan. 16 board meeting. The approval of the multi-faceted project means every element is now complete including the new North Gym, new football/track concession stand with handicap-accessible restrooms,...
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Sully Christian School invites the community to Saturday’s Food and Fun Night
Organizers of Sully Christian School’s annual Food and Fun Night promise there will be entertaining activities for all ages at the event on Saturday, Jan. 28. The event, which has long been deemed as a family favorite, will be held at the school located at 12629 S. 92nd Ave. on the southern edge of Sully,...
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‘Farm to Table’ by Julie Van Manen
Looking ahead to next week’s forecast calling for highs in the lower teens (at least there will be no flies or weeds), it looks like a great time to make some soup to usher out January, known as National Soup Month. Last week, Kevin and I were able enjoy some warmer temperatures as we were...
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Eight-point loss to Montezuma snaps Lynnville-Sully girls’ eight-game win streak
Greenlee Smock plays tight defense on Monte's star guard Mia Boulton on Friday, Jan. 20. The Hawks battled hard and had the game tied with just three minutes left to play, but Monte had a final surge to claim the 49-41 victory, snapping Lynnville-Sully's eight-game win streak.
Lynnville-Sully’s girls basketball team looked sharp and took...
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