Monthly Archives: August 2025

Searsboro veteran honored with Quilt of Valor

Deep River American Legion Morrison-Schrader Post 296 sponsored a Quilt of Valor (QOV) for Gary Tremmel of Searsboro. Members of the legion and auxiliary presented Tremmel with the quilt last month, with his immediate family and relatives present. Tremmel is a Purple Heart Vietnam Veteran. Tremmel was a Specialist 4th Class 621.20 Dozer Operator in...
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Playground for ages 2-5 in place at Sully Ballpark

 The new playground equipment designed for ages 2-5 is ready for fun and play at the Sully Ballpark. The area features a fire station playhouse, two police car spring riders, and a saddle spinner. The first phase of the new playground equipment by Sully Hometown Pride Committee was completed last week Tuesday through Friday for ages...
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Soaking in every summer sunset by Megan Pothoven

If you have driven by in the last month, you may have noticed a few changes to our house. We added a front porch, roofed the house, and added some curb appeal with new siding. We love it! We have been loving spending time out on the deck, taking in the uninterrupted view of the...
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Hawks and youth football players gear up for the gridiron

Lynnville-Sully head coach Mike Parkinson along with volunteer youth coach Luke Jansen oversee a drill at the L-S Youth Football Camp held Aug. 5-7 at the school. Area youth made the switch from summer sports to fall sports when they attended the Lynnville-Sully Youth Football Camp Aug. 5-7. The Hawks’ head coach, Mike Parkinson, along with members...
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Youth sharpen volleyball skills at Little Hawk Attack Camp

Little Hawk Attack Volleyball Camp attendees in grades 6-8 include, front row from left, Lola Carlson, Austyn Christensen, Evie Kelly, Quinn Kramer, Leah Dunsbergen, Aubrey Flores; middle, Shae Van Weelden, Nora Jansen, Ruby Beyer, Rayna Gragg, Paisley Vos, Safia Mohamed, Zoey Nunnikhoven, Ella Razink, Maddux Nikkel; back, Sadie Nelson, Izzy Stonehocker, Layla Arnett, Langlee Manatt,...
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L-S Athletic Boosters launch fall fundraising campaign

Lynnville-Sully’s sports pro-grams have gained a reputation for being among the best in the SICL and state of Iowa. The Hawks’ success is showcased by the number of conference, district, and state titles and accolades the Hawks have won and is a product of talented and hard-working student-athletes, devoted and trained coaches, and an abundance...
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Arie W. Boot, 94

Arie W. Boot, 94, passed away Aug. 9, 2025. Visitation was held from 1-2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Corner-stone Church, Pella, followed by a private family interment at 3 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery, Pella. Arie was born Oct. 18, 1930, to William A. and Alta (Ver Meer) Boot, in Pella. Arie was baptized and made profession...
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