The Newton YMCA is hosting their 15th annual Turkey Trot Race at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22. Walking, jogging, or trotting are all options, and people interested are encouraged to register online at www.newtonymca.org or sign up at the front desk of the Newton YMCA. Kids ages 13 and under race for free with a paying...
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Football
Thirteen Eagles were recognized on the Class 2A All-District 7 teams. Garrett Wielard, grandson of Vernon and Bonnie Vander Weerdt, was selected first-team defense as a utility player. Wielard led the Eagles with 68.5 tackles, six tackles for loss, and an interception – all while missing two games and playing the final six...Sandy Beyer, 100
Alice Darlene “Sandy” Beyer was born Oct. 8, 1925, in Dayton to Harry and Frances (Lund-berg) Sandholm. Sandy passed away Nov. 10, 2025, at the Comfort House in Pella at the age of 100 years. Interment was held at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 14, at Swan Cemetery, rural Lynnville. The memorial service followed at 11...
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Lynnville-Sully Drama Department presents “Tuck Everlasting”
The Chorus of Voices consisting of Langlee Manatt, Merrick Agan, Tess Dunlap, Willow Gibbs, Michael Meyer, Zena Hill, Mandeesa Vos, and Keely Van Soelen surround main characters Nikolai Van Wyk and Payton Bowlin in a scene from the performance of “Tuck Everlasting.”
An all-star cast and crew put on two terrific performances of “Tuck Everlasting” at...
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A labor of Dutch letter love
Many hands made light work at Sully Christian School’s annual Dutch letter marathon day on Friday, Nov. 7. A total of 4,088 Dutch letters were made and packaged on Friday by more than 100 volunteers who worked shifts from 7 a.m. to just before 8 p.m. The Dutch letter fundraiser is one of the largest fundraisers...
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Write-in votes surge on Election Day
Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, to cast ballots for city and school board elections. New and familiar faces will be in leadership for the cities of Lynnville, Searsboro, and Sully.
The Jasper and Poweshiek County auditors have released the following official results for Jasper County and unofficial results for Poweshiek County.
Four candidates...
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Embracing the fall vibes this season by Megan Pothoven
Fall is upon us! And our porch is making it known. I have never decorated for fall before but I had to take every opportunity to decorate this year. New planters with mums and plenty of pumpkins now color the new deck. If you ever drive by and the pumpkins are everywhere, just know the...
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