Imogene Mae “Jean” White, 91, of Newton, died Friday, June 6, 2025, at Newton Village Healthcare Center. A visitation with the family will be held 6-7:30 p.m., Friday, June 13, at Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home in Newton. A private family graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., June 14. Memorials may be designated...
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Race for Ace raises over $21,000 for Serenity Haven
Race for Ace organizers Robin and Jamie Hackert hold a check from this year’s event proceeds – $21,481.76 – which will go to the Serenity Haven initiative to build a home for special needs adults like Acea Hackert in Sully. Jamie Hackert prepares to lead Race for Ace participants around the 5k trail run/walk at...
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From Portland to Portland, Clingman continues his bike ride across America
Biker Fred Clingman stands with his brother Jim Clingman after returning from the 70-mile ride from Urbandale to Lynnville. “I think he’s crazy,” Fred’s brother Jim said with a chuckle.
Last week Tuesday, May 27, Fred Clingman ventured 70 miles on his bike from Urbandale to the house of his brother, Jim Clingman in Lynnville –...
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Homes for Iowa is on the move in Lynnville
A home built by Homes for Iowa, Inc. is hauled into Lynnville on a semi on May 29. The home, built by incarcerated men in the HFI Program, is pushed onto rollers to eventually be placed on its freshly built foundation on Cross Street. After a new garage is built, the owners, Mark and Lori...
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Fikse’s Fixings by Chad Fikse-All things rhubarb!
One of the things our household looks forward to every spring is the start of rhubarb season. According to conventional wisdom, rhubarb should only be harvested in a month that does not have an “R” in it. For several years, Lynnette delighted in picking our first batch of rhubarb on the last day of April,...
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Stellar pitching, defense carries Hawks to 6-0
The Hawks’ southpaw Trace Carlson racks up 11 strikeouts in the 5-2/3 innings from the mound. Above, he delivers a pitch against Monte in the Hawks’ 15-4 victory on May 27.
The Lynnville-Sully baseball team is off to an undefeated start, picking up five SICL wins and one non-conference victory to start the season 6-0.
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L-S softball picks up first win over Colfax
The Lynnville-Sully Hawks softball team has reloaded for the 2025 season with a new coach at the helm. They picked up their first win in the home season opener against Colfax-Mingo on Friday, May 30. Shown after the victory are members of the varsity squad: Front row, left to right, Olivia Beyer, Alaina Roberts, Sophia...
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