Yearly Archives: 2025

Write-in votes surge on Election Day

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

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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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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