Yearly Archives: 2025

Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen, Not-so-lazy days of summer

Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen, Not-so-lazy days of summer
As we conclude the month of August –  which includes Left-Handers Day, Dog Appreciation Day, World Photo Day, the Iowa State Fair, and back-to-school preparations and routines – we can hardly say August contains the lazy, hazy days of summer! On the farm, we added pig selling (not fun on those over 90 degrees days)...
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Hawks ready to roll under Friday night lights

Hawks ready to roll under Friday night lights
The Hawks battle with BCLUW in a scrimmage at the Fall Sports Kick Off on Friday, Aug. 22. Above, senior Connor Deal hands the ball off to junior Gavin Fisk who will sneak through holes created by the offensive line. Hawks shown include senior Dawson James (#26) and sophomore Jace Johnson (#11). Friday night lights are...
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L-S cross-country to compete ‘unlocked’ in 2025

L-S cross-country to compete ‘unlocked’ in 2025
The L-S cross-country teams have mixed training with fun team-bonding experiences this summer, including paddleboarding and kayaking at Roberts Creek near Pella as shown above. Hawks shown above floating in the water are, from left, Blake Wilmesmeier, Hudson Winegar, Hayden Lewis, and Will Conover. On boards or kayaks, Madden Gunsaulus, Ethan Dunsbergen, Coach Darin Arkema, Kate...
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Hawks’ 27-member squad weaves good mix of veterans with newcomers

Hawks’ 27-member squad weaves good mix of veterans with newcomers
The 2025 L-S High School volleyball squad: Front row, left to right, Morgan Hay, Tatum Huyser, Lori Yoder, Kate Harthoorn; middle, Karly Spear, Lexie Winters, Addasyn Klein, Brilynn Tice, Ava Brummel, Olivia Beyer, Brooke Hardeman, Addi Collum,  Brooke Harthoorn; back, coach Heather James, Elsie Grutz, Jazlyn Gragg, Rylinne Feenstra, Aubrey Harthoorn, Lola Razink, Bristol Hardeman,...
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Kay Terpstra, 85

Kay Frances (Kading) Terpstra, 85, passed away Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, at her home in Monroe after battling pancreatic cancer. Funeral service was at 1:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 22, at Otley Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Monroe Senior and Community Center - The Gathering Place. The daughter of Paul and Agnes...
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Lois Schmelzle, 90

Lois Van Der Kamp Schmelzle, 90, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 19, 2025. Graveside ser-vices were at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23, at Sully Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Liberty Evangelical Free Church for the children's nursery. Lois was born Nov. 2, 1934, the third daughter of Ernest and Anna (Jelsma) Van...
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Carol Lukehart, 54

Carol Lukehart, 54, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 28, at Sully First Reformed Church. Private family interment will be in Woodland Cemetery, Lynnville. Memorials have been designated for Sully First Reformed Church and Hospice of Pella Day of Care. Carol Ann Lukehart was born Dec. 29, 1970, to...
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