Monthly Archives: July 2026

Lynnville Dance Company holds summer recital

Lynnville Dance Company holds summer recital
Angie Ver Ploeg, Lynnville Dance Company founder and lead teacher in the back row, far left, stands with her summer session dancers following their July 9 dance recital held at Sully Christian School. Shown are: Front row from left, Penelope Dunsbergen, Kylie Harthoorn, Caroline Rozendaal, Ava Walker, Maggie Kornelis, Holland Nikkel, Blair Pothoven, Vivian Harthoorn,...
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Showcase of 4-H and FFA achievements at Poweshiek, Jasper County Fairs

Showcase of 4-H and FFA achievements at Poweshiek, Jasper County Fairs
Nothing says summer in July like county fair, and it’s time for youth 4-H and FFA members to steal the spotlight for their year-round work and achievements. Hundreds of exhibitors, supporters, and visitors will flock to area fairgrounds to celebrate all the county fair has to offer, from livestock shows to exhibit halls packed with blue...
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Peaches aplenty! By LeAnn Hjelmeland

Peaches aplenty! By LeAnn Hjelmeland
We have a bit of a peach problem here at the Hjelmeland house. As in, 150+ peaches ready to eat and getting riper by the day! It’s going to take some time to eat or preserve all those peaches, yet it’s a problem I’m glad to have. There’s nothing better than a soft, ripe peach that...
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L-S powers past Baxter for fifth straight District championship

L-S powers past Baxter for fifth straight District championship
The Hawks in the dugout are on their feet and a large crowd of Hawk fans surrounds the field with Gavin Olea up to bat in the much-anticipated Lynnville-Sully vs. Baxter District 12 championship game in Sully on Saturday, July 11. The Hawks needed just five innings to down the Bolts, 11-1, and claim their...
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Hawks’ season comes to a close at BCLUW

Hawks’ season comes to a close at BCLUW
The Hawks hold hands for one last post-game team prayer following the season-ending loss at BCLUW. Coaches Jordan and Hope Ely are flanked by their players, counter-clockwise from far left, Peyton Sharp, Karly Spear (4), Brooke Hardeman (23), Ava Brummel (21), Haley Maston (20), Ella Lowry (9), Sawyer Osborn (10), Katelyn Nikkel (12), Ayla Van Maanen...
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Junior high baseball and softball seasons in the books for L-S Hawks

Junior high baseball and softball seasons in the books for L-S Hawks
Members of the 2026 Lynnville-Sully junior high softball team are shown: Front row from left, Hattie Johnson, Kahlia Sharp, Beth Shinkle, Shae Van Weelden, Ruby Beyer, Brianna Feenstra, Chloe Parkinson; middle, Zoey Nunnikhoven, Aubrey Van Wyk, Aubrey Shipley, Samantha McElroy, Raelee Warrick, Hannah Fisk, Bridget Lewis, Ella Razink; back, coach Lisa Foster, Maddux Nikkel, Hannah...
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John Onstot, 68

John E. Onstot, 68, of Newton and formerly of Madrid, died Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Hospice of Pella Comfort House. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 15, at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Newton. Memorials have been designated for Iowa Donor Network. John, the son of Robert E. and Evelyn...
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