Monthly Archives: January 2025

Lois Klyn, 93

Funeral services for Lois Klyn, 93, of Pella, were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at Peoria Christian Reformed Church. Memorial contributions are preferred for Pella Pro-Life or Peoria Christian School. Lois Nadine Hoksbergen was born June 25, 1931, near Leighton. She was the third of seven children born to Ray and Johanna (Van...
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Cornie Van Hal, 91

Cornie Van Hal, 91, of Pella, passed away Jan. 21, 2025. Interment was at 9 a.m., Friday, Jan. 24, in Evergreen Cemetery, Leighton, followed by memorial service at 10:30 a.m. at Calvary Christian Reformed Church, Pella. Memorials have been designated for Calvary CRC - Video Ministry and Peoria Christian School. Cornelius James “Cornie” Van Hal was...
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Dale E. Baarda, 78, and Evelyn “Evie” Baarda, 76

Dale E. (age 78), and Evelyn “Evie” Baarda (age 76) of Pella died in a traffic accident in Texas on Jan. 17, 2025. Visitation with the family will be 3-6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2, at Trinity Church, 407 Franklin Street, Pella. Memorial service will be 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 3, at Trinity Church, Pella, followed by...
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Clean sweep of Coach of the Year awards for Lynnville-Sully’s Scott Alberts

Lynnville-Sully High School’s head baseball coach Scott Alberts accepts one of two Coach of the Year awards he received at the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association Banquet held Saturday, Jan. 18, in West Des Moines. Lynnville-Sully High School’s head baseball coach Scott Alberts added another title to his already impressive resume – Coach of the...
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Search begins for next L-S SRO

Lynnville-Sully School Resource Officer Corey Van Kooten, shown at right, has been promoted by the Jasper County Sherriff’s Office to rank of sergeant. Effective 3/1/25, Deputy Van Kooten will be transitioning to his new title and assigned to the Patrol Division. Once the school year ends, Sergeant Van Kooten will make the full transition to...
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Youth cheer camp showcases Hawk Spirit

Little cheerleaders shout out cheers with all their might during halftime of the boys basketball game on Friday, Jan. 17. The girls had three practices under the guidance of high school basketball and wrestling cheerleaders and coaches before their big performance. There was extra Hawk energy in the air at the Lynnville-Sully basketball game Friday night, Jan....
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