Monthly Archives: September 2025

XC: Hawks hold their own against heavily-ranked competition

XC: Hawks hold their own against heavily-ranked competition
Emma Parkinson is locked in on Saturday to lead the Hawks at the finish line, clocking in at 21:06 for 16th place among a loaded field of ranked competition. photos by jan conover The Lynnville-Sully cross-country team made good use out of their week-long stretch without a meet. The Hawks used the time to log some needed...
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Rob Rosburg, 55

Rob Rosburg, 55, of Grinnell, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. Rob's family received friends at a memorial gathering held 3-8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 5, at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell. Memorials may be designated to PALS (Poweshiek Animal League Shelter) and mailed in care of the Smith Funeral Home and Crematory, PO Box 368, Grinnell,...
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Braden Jay

Baker and Katelyn Zegers of Pella are the parents of their second son, Braden Jay, born Aug. 20, 2025. He weighed 8 pounds and measured 19.75 inches long. His older brother is Brecken, age 2 1/2. Grandparents are Brad and Michele Zegers of Grinnell, Bob and Denise Williams of Newton, and Jay and Carol Kime of...
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School is back in session for L-S, SCS

School is back in session for L-S, SCS
At left, cousins Emmy Nikkel, daughter of Cody and Karli Nikkel, and Camden Nikkel, son of Josh and Aimee Nikkel, are ready to tackle a year of fun and learning together at Sully Christian School. At right, L-S sophomore Mandeesa Vos leads the Hawks to a first-place team finish in the Aug. 28 cross-country season opener. After...
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Dunsbergen honored for life-saving measures

Dunsbergen honored for life-saving measures
Blake Dunsbergen stands with his wife, Cathryn, and children Baylor and Penelope after being recognized with the American Heart Association Heartsaver Hero Award for his part in a 2023 medical emergency with the Pella Community Ambulance Department. Blake Dunsbergen, of Sully, was recently honored during a ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 28, for the exemplary and life-saving...
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Maasdam retires from Sully City Clerk position

Maasdam retires from Sully City Clerk position
A familiar face and voice that has served the City of Sully for over 30 years – Barbra Maasdam – is welcoming more leisure time and the opportunity to attend more of her grandchildren’s activities as she embarks on a well-deserved retirement. After 31 years, Barbra Maasdam has signed her last city warrant check and attended...
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