Memorial service for Lowell J Sneller, 67, were held 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at Third Church, Pella.
Lowell was born Aug. 30, 1956, in Oskaloosa to Henry and Deretha (De Goey) Sneller. Moving about in his younger years, he attended primary school in Colfax, Searsboro, and Sully. His senior year, 1976, he attended and...
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Ethel Mumm, 93
Ethel Wilhelmina Mumm, 93, of Lynnville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at MercyOne Newton Medical Cen-ter. A memorial ser-vice will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 18, at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in rural Sully. The family will greet friends after the service with a lunch at the...
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2023 Chronology
The Hometown Press prints all new arrival, anniversary, and death information FREE every week. For your information to be included on the chronology page at this time next year, submit new arrival, anniversary, and obituaries (tell your funeral director) throughout the year to [email protected] or call 641-594-3200. You may also submit announcements online at www.hometownpress-ia.com....
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2023 year in review
2023 was an epic year full of significant triumphs, record-breaking generosity, milestone anniversaries, growth, and plenty of highlights for the residents, businesses, and organizations that put our small communities on the map. Below is a flashback of some of our favorite 2023 memories.
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Community Generosity
The season of giving lasted all year long in...Iowa farmland values set record last year but rise at a slower pace
Iowa’s average farmland values hit a record high again in 2023, although at a slower pace than the previous two years. The annual Iowa State University survey shows land prices climbed on lower interest rates and elevated commodity prices last year, with positive crop yields and strong investor demand.
Farmland values climbed 3.7% since November 2022...
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Fikse Chiropractic celebrates 20 years of providing patient care in Sully
By Deb Johnson
Aching back, neck pain, headaches: These are some of many reasons why you’d want to consider going to a medical professional who specializes in resolving issues related to spinal health. And for those of us in the Lynnville-Sully area, we have Fikse Chiropractic owned by Dr. Chad Fikse, D.C., which means we don’t...
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‘A Slice of Home’ by Simone Bates
Dip into 2024!
Welcome to a new year! What will 2024 have in store for your family? Are you looking ahead to a wedding, a big vacation, or a new job? In our house, we’re cautiously hoping 2024 will bring us a full night’s sleep, but perhaps, that’s dreaming a little too big.
The new year is...
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