Yearly Archives: 2025

Five Hawks finish on the podium at Centerville

Five Hawks finish on the podium at Centerville
Jett Kramer controls his BGM opponent’s wrist as he works an arm bar and cruises to a 14-1 major decision. The Lynnville-Sully wrestling team managed to strike a 2-1 record at BGM on Thursday, Jan. 16. The Hawks were victorious over the host team in a close one, 39-30. Open weights made it difficult to overcome...
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Barb Paul, 86

Barb Paul, 86, of Grinnell and formerly of Lynnville, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Lynnville Friends Church with Pastor Jamie Bogaard officiating. Interment was in Friends Cemetery in Lynnville. Memorials may be designated to Lynnville Friends Church and mailed...
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Wendell Ver Ploeg, 91

Wendell Ver Ploeg, 91, passed away peacefully at his home in Sedona, AZ, on Jan. 13, 2025, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be 12:30-1:30 p.m., Friday, Jan.24, at Sully First Reformed Church followed by funeral at 2 p.m. and interment in Sully Cemetery. Wendell James Ver Ploeg was born Apr. 5, 1933, to Dick J....
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Elliot Hazel

Brad and Ally Van Sant of Des Moines are the parents of their first child, Elliot Hazel, born at 10:17 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. She weighed 9 pounds 7.8 ounces and measured 21.5 inches long. Grandparents are Mark and Maureen Walker of Woodward, Michelle Proctor of Pella, and Steve Van Sant of Sully....
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L-S wrestling program builds momentum

L-S wrestling program builds momentum
Junior Matthew Mintle controls his HLV opponent. He went 3-0 Jan. 9. Hawk fans are catching wrestling fever as youth, middle school, and high school wrestlers showcase their muscle on the mat this season. On Thursday, Jan. 9, fans cheered on the blue and gold when the Lynnville-Sully High School wrestling team hosted HLV, Hudson, and North...
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Snow remains elusive in 2025 after record year

Snow remains elusive in 2025 after record year
Back-to-back snowstorms collectively dumped over 20” of snow in the local area last January. This year, snow has been elusive but bitterly cold temperatures have made an appearance. One year ago at this time, Iowa residents were digging out from an intense winter storm that delivered around two feet of snow across much of the state...
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First State Bank donates $40,000-plus to local charities and events in 2024

First State Bank donates $40,000-plus to local charities and events in 2024
First State Bank, a community bank serving communities in Iowa since 1912, continued its tradition of giving by donating more than $40,000 to local charities, events and organizations throughout 2024. The bank’s support encompassed a wide range of initiatives, education, community development, county fairs, arts and culture, student sporting events, and more. These efforts not only...
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