Marvin Freeborn, 76, of Barnes City, passed away Wednesday evening, Oct. 8, 2025, at his home under hospice care. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Holland-Coble Funeral Home in Montezuma. Burial with military rites was held at the Barnes City Cemetery. Memorials have been designated for UnityPoint Hospice, the Barnes City...
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Sandra Gruman, 52
Sandra Ann (Kalous) Gruman, 52, passed away with her family nearby Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in Grinnell after an extended illness. The world lost a beautiful soul and heaven gained an angel. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 1002 Broad Street, Grinnell. Following the...
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Local teen wins Agri Spray Drone package giveaway
Braxton Brand shakes hands with Taylor Moreland, founder of Agri Spray Drone, after learning he won Agri Spray Drone’s package giveaway. Braxton began Brand Aerial LLC earlier this year and already has plans to put the new equipment to use this fall.
When Braxton Brand of rural Searsboro attended a Farm Progress Show in Decator, IL this...
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Sully Mine offers free public tours
A look at the product brought to the surface where it will be processed.
On Saturday, Oct 4, locals were invited to an open house at Martin Marietta’s Sully mine where lunch was served along with bus tours of the underground mine. The local mine, located north of Sully, is about 200 feet below the surface...
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L-S, PC athletes gain momentum as the postseason nears
The L-S crowd goes wild as senior Jaiden Richards turns a blocked punt into points for the Hawks in what head coach Mike Parkinson calls a “game-sealing touchdown.”
Lynnville-Sully and Pella Christian student-athletes have passed the midway point of the fall season, and have lengthy runs in the postseason on their minds.
The Lynnville-Sully football team secured the...
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Hello, Van Dyke family – by Megan Pothoven
Gabby Van Dyke wears many hats, especially during the busy harvest season. She is married to Aaron, and the couple has two young sons. Gabby launched The Boro Bread Co., a sourdough business, in January and has been overwhelmed with customer support. Check out The Boro Bread Co. on Facebook to learn more.
Once a New...
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Hawks take control of District 6 with win over Madrid
Hawks celebrate after defeating Madrid, 15-6, on Friday, Oct. 3. Shown above is Burt Johnson (6), Gavin Fisk (17), Landyn Fisk (19), and Jack Bowlin (8). The top spot of Class A’s District 6 standings was at stake, and the Hawks came ready to grab the title. Lynnville-Sully is 5-1 and undefeated in district play.
It...
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