Monthly Archives: October 2025

Harthoorn hits career milestone as Hawks grab first-round win

Harthoorn hits career milestone as Hawks grab first-round win
Kate Harthoorn hit the 500 career assists mark in the Hawks’ first round of the postseason on Oct. 20 against Baxter. The senior leads L-S in assists and serve percentage – 96.6% – this season. A two-game week included a lot of L-S hustle accompanied with tough competition and injury that kept the victory out of reach...
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Marilyn Walker, 91

Marilyn Walker, 91, died Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at her home in Reasnor. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 17, at Monroe United Methodist Church. Memorials may be designated to Reasnor Fire Department or Monroe United Methodist Church and may be left at the church or at Pence- Reese Funeral Home. Marilyn Jean Walker,...
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Lowell Goemaat, 89

Lowell Dean Goemaat, 89, of Grinnell and formerly of Lynnville, passed away at home with family by his side on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. Smith Funeral Home is assisting with cremation. No services are planned at this time. If desired, memorial contributions may be designated to the Lowell Goemaat Memorial Fund. Memorials may be mailed...
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Arlo Don

Arlo Don DeHoedt was born Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, to Garrett and Jade DeHoedt of Lynnville. He weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce. His siblings are Adler (6), Odin (4), Tate (4), and Co (2). Grandparents are Duane and Marla Van Rees of Lynnville and JD and Linda DeHoedt of Lynnville. Great-grandparents are Bryce and Barb Van Der...
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L-S sets elementary move-in date as phase two of construction nears completion

L-S sets elementary move-in date as phase two of construction nears completion
Construction trailers and workers have been part of the landscape at Lynnville-Sully since summer, and the sights and sounds of the work in progress have been integrated into the start of the 2025-2026 school year. Now, with phase two of the extensive three-phase project nearly complete, school administrators are excited to see elementary classrooms taking...
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Sully’s StoryWalk™ creates literary experience

Sully’s StoryWalk™ creates literary experience
 Judy Zegers, Sully Library Director, has been a driving force of the StoryWalk™, which is now complete thanks to a collaborative effort between the City of Sully, Sully Library Board, and Janco Industries’ generous donation. A good story and a good stroll can now be enjoyed together at Sully’s first permanent StoryWalk™ located along the Sully Ballpark...
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