Yearly Archives: 2025

Thelma & Bonnie’s “Have a seat at my table” by Cathryn Dunsbergen

Thelma & Bonnie’s “Have a seat at my table” by Cathryn Dunsbergen
Growing up, schedules in the fall got hectic. Being one of four children, my family was constantly on the go with games and extra-curricular events, and time together was normally in the car or late at night. Those late nights were some of my favorites though. They were normally accompanied by a piece of toast and...
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L-S football blasts past Martensdale-St. Marys, 62-6

L-S football blasts past Martensdale-St. Marys, 62-6
Gavin Fisk sees a lot of green ahead and charges forward with the ball with senior offensive linemen Ben Squires (62) and Michael Spooner (58) ready to clear a path. Fisk finished with 87 yards on seven carries, two rushing touchdowns, and a pick six.  photo by taylor photography A dominant effort on both sides of...
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First SICL win in the books for Hawk volleyball

First SICL win in the books for Hawk volleyball
Junior Brooke Hardeman serves with perfect accuracy in the Hawk's win over HLV-TC in four sets last Thursday. She made all 14 of her serves and collected three aces. She also co-led the team in digs with nine. photo by taylor photography The Hawks pocketed their first SICL win of the season on the road against...
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Larry Craver, 85

Larry Wayne Craver, 85, longtime resident of Newton, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025, at his home in Marinette, WI, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Larry was born Nov. 15, 1939, in Montezuma to Arno and Nellie Craver and was a 1957 graduate of Lynnville-Sully High School where he was a star athlete...
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Chad Means, 56

Chad A. Means, 56, of Newton, died Sept. 10, 2025, at his home. A Memorial Visitation was held 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17, at Cox-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Grinnell. Chad Anthony Means was born May 29, 1969, in Grinnell to Benny “Ben” Means and Loretta Kriegel. Chad graduated from Grinnell High School in 1987. He...
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Sydney Andersen, 18

Sydney Andersen, 18, of Grinnell, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, north of Montezuma from injuries sustain-ed in a car accident. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 21, in the auditorium at North Mahaska High School in New Sharon. The family requests for those attending the service to wear casual attire...
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