Yearly Archives: 2024

Lynnville-Sully softball opens season with a win

Lynnville-Sully softball opens season with a win
Olivia Norrish slides safely into second base before the tag can be applied against the BGM Blears. As of press time, Norrish leads the team in RBIs with four. On defense, the junior takes control over right field.  Bats were swinging and gloves were ready as Lynnville-Sully’s girls softball team kicked off its season with a...
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Mary Richardson, 84

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 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

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. [caption id="attachment_7079145" align="aligncenter" width="604"] Above, Lynnville-Sully track and field competitors, alternates, and coaches:  Front...
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Widespread flooding after Mother Nature quickly drops massive amounts of rain

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

‘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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