Yearly Archives: 2025

Taco Tuesday – Serenity Haven launches new fundraiser

Taco Tuesday – Serenity Haven launches new fundraiser
When Serenity Haven founders Jamie and Robin Hackert launched a nonprofit earlier this year with the goal to build a group home for special-needs adults in Sully, they knew they would need to expand  fundraising efforts beyond the already established Race for Ace 5k. Funds raised by the third annual Race for Ace this June...
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Fikse’s Fixings by Chad Fikse – It’s time for some tuna recipes!

Fikse’s Fixings by Chad Fikse – It’s time for some tuna recipes!
  When I started cooking, one of the first meals I learned to prepare was Hamburger Helper. Hamburger Helper is generally a very simple meal to prepare, requiring only one pan and very little prep work. However, my favorite Hamburger Helper meal when I was younger was a Tuna Helper version of Tuna Pot Pie, and...
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L-S XC finds treasures in Friday’s Rubbish Run

The second annual Rubbish Run for the Lynnville-Sully cross-country teams is in the books. Assistant coach Anna Arkema said the run was brought back by the athletes’ popular demand and held in conjunction with Sully’s city-wide garage sales on Friday, Sept. 26, making Friday’s practice extra fun....
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Hawks cage the Tigers of Iowa Valley in four sets

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

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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