Esther Elscott, 98, of Pella and formerly of Taintor, passed away Dec. 12, 2024. Funeral service was 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 17, at Garden Chapel Funeral Home in Pella. Interment followed in Sully Cemetery. Memorials have been designated for Hospice of Pella - Day of Care and Wesley Life Hospice – Pella.
Esther Marie Elscott was...
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Jill Van Dyke, 51
Jill Van Dyke, 51, of Lynnville, passed away Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in a two-vehicle, head-on traffic accident just south of I-80 inter-change 173. Visitation will be 1-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 22, at Sully First Reformed Church where her funeral will be at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 23. Garden Chapel Funeral Home of Pella is...
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Sully Christmas Celebration draws record crowd
While Sully’s annual Christmas Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 7, did not have a winter wonderland outside to set the December holiday mood, Mother Nature did deliver unseasonably warm temperatures and a beautiful day, which drew a record crowd of people to Sully. Hundreds of people of all ages – from the youngsters who gave their...
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Holiday events continue in Lynnville Saturday
The holiday celebrations continue this Saturday in Lynnville with a full morning of family-friendly activities sure to spark Christmas joy. On Saturday, Dec. 14, the city of Lynnville will roll out the holiday welcome mat to locals and out-of-town guests from 8:30 a.m.-noon for its annual Christmas in Lynnville celebration.
Horse-drawn trolley rides sponsored by 1st...
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Locals participate in the filming of “The Spirit of Pella Christmas”
A Hallmark-inspired film, “The Spirit of Pella Christmas,” was filmed in Pella over the weekend. The short film featured local talent in the script as well as behind the camera as former Sully resident Monte Goodyk, shown on the far right with cast and crew, served as a co-creator, cameraman, editor, and more.
It’s the time...
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Soaking up the memories and magic of Christmas By Megan Pothoven
This time of year is one of my favorites. I love the lights, the way my kids are so enchanted by the decorations, the music, and the snow. I love the traditions my family has – hanging of the homemade stockings up our stairs and the special ornaments going up on the tree. I love...
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Hawks go 2-1 in busy first week of action
Will Van Vark brings the ball up the court for the Hawks against Monte. The sophomore scored 15 points.
A slow start and rough finish plagued the Lynnville-Sully boys basketball team in a 62-58 loss to Montezuma in the Hawks’ season opener on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
With both teams projected to finish high in the SICL, the...
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