Monthly Archives: June 2024

SCC VBS kids dive into biblical events at The Great Jungle Journey

SCC VBS kids dive into biblical events at The Great Jungle Journey
By Megan Pothoven Jungle scenery of trees, exotic animals, and colorful plants filled Sully Community Church last week, June 10-14, with a Jungle Journey-themed Vacation Bible School. Approximately 90 children jumped on the boat to go through Genesis to Revelation, exploring the events of history that led to a relationship with Jesus Christ. Kids learned the 7...
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Hawks suffer first losses of the season to quality Class 2A opponents

Hawks suffer first losses of the season to quality Class 2A opponents
Samuel Philby throws the final inning in the Hawks' 9-5 win over Moravia. The senior was also on the mound in the seventh inning against Colfax-Mingo where he struck out one Tigerhawk.  Lynnville-Sully’s baseball team grinded through another tough week of six games in as many days.   A pair of quality Class 2A teams disrupted the...
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L-S softball wins three straight

L-S softball wins three straight
Kate Harthoorn hustles down the first base line and beats the Tigerhawks throw for a hit in Friday's win over Colfax-Mingo. Harthoorn was 2-for-3 at the plate and led the team in steals on Friday. Lynnville-Sully’s softball team recorded its best week of the season yet, winning all three of its games to improve to...
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Harold Rozendaal, 88

  Tuesday, June 11, 2024, Harold Rozendaal, 88, of Sully, passed away at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House. Funeral services were held Monday, June 17, at 10:30 a.m. at Sully First Reformed Church. Interment was in Sully Cemetery. Memorials can be given for the Hospice of Pella Comfort House. Harold Wayne Rozendaal was born Nov. 2,...
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Late newspaper 6/20/24

Post offices are closed tomorrow (Wednesday, June 19) due to the federal Juneteenth holiday. Subscribers, please note your 6/20/24 issue of the Hometown Press will be late except for Lynnville, Killduff, Sully, and Searsboro addresses. Thanks for understanding....
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Lynnville Library celebrates 14-year librarian Barb Hoogeveen

Lynnville Library celebrates 14-year librarian Barb Hoogeveen
By Kendra Fikse, summer intern The Lynnville Public Library is about to enter a new season of service and leadership with the change in directors coming at the end of June. Barb Hoogeveen is retiring after 14 years at the library, and her replacement is former library board member Mark Lageveen. Lageveen has been shadowing Hoogeveen the...
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Shutts edges out Cross, Burdess for sheriff in June 4 Primary Election

Shutts edges out Cross, Burdess for sheriff in June 4 Primary Election
A three-way primary race for Jasper County Sheriff drove voters to the polls for Iowa’s Primary Elec-tion, Tuesday, June 4, and only 39 votes separated the top-two candidates. Jasper County Sheriff’s Lt. Brad Shutts narrowly came out atop, receiving 40.13% of the Republican primary vote (834 votes). Jasper County Sheriff’s Deputy Tracy Cross received 38.26% (795...
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