Yearly Archives: 2025

Hawks team up to Take Down Cancer, raise $500 for U of I Pediatric Cancer Fund

Hawks team up to Take Down Cancer, raise $500 for U of I Pediatric Cancer Fund
Lynnville-Sully wrestlers and coaches, shown in yellow shirts, along with L-S wrestling cheerleaders, teamed up with squads from Baxter, English Valleys, and Montezuma to Take Down Cancer at the Hawks’ home dual on Thursday, Jan. 23. Together, the teams raised $500 for the University of Iowa Pediatric Cancer Fund. The wrestling success on the mat at...
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Sweet Traditions by Grace Ver Meer

Sweet Traditions by Grace Ver Meer
A short introduction ... I am Grace Ver Meer, a 2024 graduate of Pella Christian High School, now working at Hometown Press. My parents are Chris and Lisa Ver Meer of Pella, and I have a younger sister and brother. I enjoy staying active and being outside, and some of my hobbies include baking, waterskiing,...
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Hawks fall in battle of ranked SICL teams

Hawks fall in battle of ranked SICL teams
Breah Lowry brings the ball down the court after swiping the ball away from an HLV Warrior Friday night. She finished with five steals. In a highly anticipated battle of two ranked SICL teams on Tuesday, Jan. 21, Hawk fans made the short trip to Montezuma where they watched the Lynnville-Sully girls basketball team battle hard. In...
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Hawks rebound from loss with two quality wins

Hawks rebound from loss with two quality wins
Ethan Dunsbergen interferes with an HLV opponent attempting a crossover dribble in the Hawks’ 68-39 win over the Warriors. Dunsbergen finished with two assists in the game. Behind him is teammate Connor Deal. If the Hawks could erase a slow start that allowed the Montezuma Braves to jump out to a 10-0 lead in the opening...
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Squires, Kramer reign at Belle Plaine Tourney

Not only was greatness achieved on the mat for the Lynnville-Sully wrestling team, but all the opponents came together for a great cause to raise $500 for the University of Iowa Pediatric Cancer Fund. This Take Down Cancer dual, hosted by Lynnville-Sully, was held on Thursday, Jan. 23, and included teams from English Valleys, Baxter,...
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Lois Klyn, 93

Funeral services for Lois Klyn, 93, of Pella, were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at Peoria Christian Reformed Church. Memorial contributions are preferred for Pella Pro-Life or Peoria Christian School. Lois Nadine Hoksbergen was born June 25, 1931, near Leighton. She was the third of seven children born to Ray and Johanna (Van...
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Cornie Van Hal, 91

Cornie Van Hal, 91, of Pella, passed away Jan. 21, 2025. Interment was at 9 a.m., Friday, Jan. 24, in Evergreen Cemetery, Leighton, followed by memorial service at 10:30 a.m. at Calvary Christian Reformed Church, Pella. Memorials have been designated for Calvary CRC - Video Ministry and Peoria Christian School. Cornelius James “Cornie” Van Hal was...
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