Mary Doris Richardson, 84, of rural Newton, who had unwavering faith and was the protector and caretaker of her family, passed away May 23, 2024, at MercyOne Newton Medical Center.
A visitation with the family will be 5-7 p.m., Friday, May 31, at Pence~Reese Funeral Home in Newton, and a Celebration of Life Services at 10:30...
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Steven Wanders, 64
Steven Wanders, 64, of Montezuma, passed away Wednesday evening, May 22, 2024, at Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 30, at Community Hope Church in Montezuma. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lisa Wanders to determine a memorial in Steve’s name at a...
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Lynnville-Sully celebrates the Class of 2024
Lynnville-Sully Class of 2024 includes: Front row, from left, Cheyanne Needham, Allyssa Lepley, Adrianna Smith, Carsyn McFarland, Kimberlyn Stouthammer, Selah Schnell, Elise Alberts, Paige James, Jasmine Cooper, Brooke Watson; second row, Noah Fopma, Isaac Vos, Abby Roberts, Majesta Vos, Natalie Roberts, Morgan Jones, Riley Van Maanen, Corder Noun Harder, Keegan DeWitt, Lucas Sieck; third...
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PC, L-S athletes bring home the hardware from State Track and Field Championships
In an incredible show of athleticism and grit, Lynnville-Sully and Pella Christian track and field athletes hit peak performances at the State Track and Field Championships held at Drake Stadium in Des Moines May 16-18.
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Above, Lynnville-Sully track and field competitors, alternates, and coaches: Front...
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Above, Lynnville-Sully track and field competitors, alternates, and coaches: Front...
Widespread flooding after Mother Nature quickly drops massive amounts of rain
Jasper and Poweshiek County residents experienced some extreme weather, including flash flooding and marble- and grape-sized hail, Tuesday morning, May 21, followed by more storms in the afternoon. After weeks of above-average rainfall, dry ponds are no more, waterways have turned into rivers, and river bottoms look more like lakes. Between two and three inches...
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‘Farm to table’ by Julie Van Manen
Wow! I think we had four days in a row that we have had no precipitation and three of those days without high wind! We ended up having to use the rain date last week for a farm tour, and it was a beautiful day! We enjoyed hosting 75 Des Moines Christian School students, their...
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L-S Board approves Parkinson’s request to transfer back to athletic director
Lynnville-Sully School Board held a public hearing to amend the three out of four budgets for the 2023-24 Certified District Budget. No one spoke during the public hearing, and the meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
President Tammy Vos called the regular meeting to order with board members Jer Schnell, Gerry Van Dyke, and Dave Foster present....
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