Monthly Archives: November 2025

Lynnville-Sully’s road to the Dome falls short at Wapsie Valley

Lynnville-Sully’s road to the Dome falls short at Wapsie Valley
The agony of defeat stings sharp when it concludes the season as Friday’s 22-16 loss to Wapsie Valley did for the Lynnville-Sully Hawks. Wapsie Valley scored the go-ahead touchdown with just 25 seconds left on the clock to win in the Quarterfinals of Class A playoffs and advance to the Dome. photos by taylor photography A...
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Post-season awards roll in for L-S student-athletes

Another sports season is in the books for Lynnville-Sully athletes, and it was one marked with success, perseverance, and a whole lot of Hawk pride. The Lynnville-Sully cross-country teams ended their season at the Class 1A State Meet where the boys team finished a program-best 10th overall placement, and the girls claimed 15th place as a...
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Turkey Trots in Newton, Grinnell

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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Linda Rozendaal, 87

Linda Rozendaal, 87, of Lynnville, passed away Nov. 6, 2025, followed by a private  family service at Garden Chapel Funeral Home, Pella. Memorials have been designated for Christian Opportunity Center in Pella, 1553 Broadway St., Pella, IA 50219. Linda Lou Rozendaal was born Sept. 24, 1938, to Marcelis and Annie (Baarda) Nikkel on the family farm...
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Michael Jon Hick, infant

Michael Jon Hick, infant son of Brayden Hick and Lacey Van Vark of Peoria, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. He was born Sept. 15, 2025, at MHP Hospital in Oskaloosa. From the moment he was born, he was “all boy” and was happiest being held upright so he could take...
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Sandy Beyer, 100

Sandy Beyer, 100, of Grinnell and former longtime Lynnville resident, passed to her eternal home Monday, Nov. 10, at Comfort House in Pella. Funeral services are pending at Garden Chapel Funeral Home in Pella....
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Taco ’bout community support

Taco ’bout community support
Verna Hackert, Dee Vander Wilt, Michelle Van Zante, Max Morvant, Steph Ramer, and Tyke Vander Wilt, along with many other family and friend volunteers, stepped up alongside Jamie and Robin Hackert for Taco Tuesday, a Serenity Haven fundraiser during the month of October. A heartfelt desire, not only for their own family member but for additional...
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