Monthly Archives: October 2025

Hawks cage the Tigers of Iowa Valley in four sets

Sweet notes of encouragement courtesy of Lynnville-Sully fifth graders brightened the spirits of the Hawks’ high school volleyball team. The Class of 2033 also presented the team with a signed volleyball as part of their act of kindness. Holding their signs are, front row from left, Karly Spear, Brooke Harthoorn, Aubrey Harthoorn, Kate Harthoorn, Olivia...
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L-S cracks Class A’s top 10 after North Mahaska win

photos by taylor photography The Hawks’ senior-heavy offensive line – Michael Spooner (58), Ben Squires (62), and Wyatt Mathis (55) paves a clear path for junior running back Gavin Fisk (17) to sneak through for one of his two rushing touchdowns. The Hawks dominated the Warhawks, 39-6, to improve to 4-1 on the season. The Hawks picked...
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Marlene Smith, 74

Marlene Smith, 74, of rural Searsboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday morning, Sept. 26, 2025, at Hospice of Pella Comfort House. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 29, at College Avenue Friends Church in Oskaloosa. Burial was in Friends Cemetery in New Sharon. Memorial contributions may be made to...
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 Ember Autumn Joy

Craig and Lindsey O’Dell gave birth to a little girl, Ember Autumn Joy O’Dell, on September 11, 2025. She weighed 8 pounds and 3 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. She has three brothers and two sisters, Gavin who is 15, Logan is 12, Gabriel is 9, Eliana is 7 and Elizabeth is 4. Grandparents are...
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Orlie Bryce

Macy and Abraham Flanders of Ankeny are the parents of a son, Orlie Bryce, born Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. He weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Grandparents are Brian and Monica Lanser of Lynnville and Les and Clarice Flanders of Knoxville. Great-grandparents are Bryce and Barb Van Der Wilt of Lynnville, Neva Lanser...
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