Monthly Archives: August 2026

Finding joy in the journey motivates L-S XC runners

Twelve members of the Lynnville-Sully cross-country team along with coaches Darin and Anna Arkema pose for a group picture before departing to southwest Michigan for “camp week’ and team bonding time. Shown are: Front row, left to right, Colton Alberts, Micah McVey, Dalton Winegar, Hayden Lewis, Emma Parkinson, Kate Arkema, Addison Van Soelen, Keely Van...
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Hawk football ready to hit the gridiron under the Friday night lights

Lynnville-Sully’s senior class following Friday’s Earn  Your Wings Ceremony are: Left to right, Kimball Elliott, Tyler Routier, Hunter Neleman, Gavin Fisk, Brooks Utech, Cameyon James, and Trace Carlson; not pictured, foreign exchange student Anton Van Dijck. The energy is high for the Lynnville-Sully football team, which boasts many fresh faces taking on vital roles after losing...
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Ardie Roehr, 82

Ardyce Ann “Ardie” Fett Roehr, 82, of Ames, passed away Aug. 16, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 20, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, with visitation at Bethesda 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 19, and continuing 10-11 a.m., Thursday.  Memorials may be directed to Peace Lutheran Church (Pella), Bethesda...
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Roby Jude

Kyle and Alex Nikkel of Sully are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter, Roby Jude, born Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. Roby weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and was 21 inches long. Roby was welcomed home by big brother Everett and big sister Ada. Grandparents are Rick Fangman of Cedar Rapids, Beth Kucera and Mike Bearrows...
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Summer readers log hundreds of minutes at Lynnville Library

Lynnville Library summer reading program participants hold up the elephant craft made during a summer event: Left to right, Violet and Penny Harthoorn, Levi and Peyton Van Maanen, and Bowen, Breckyn, Hadilyn, Britton, and Hampton Lowry. Children who dived into literacy at the Lynnville Library June 11-Aug. 5 fostered a love for reading and were rewarded...
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Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird returns to Co-Line

Co-Line founder and owner Dale Brand is with Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird who toured the manufacturing facility on Aug. 5. On Wednesday, Aug 5, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird visited Co-Line Manufacturing just south of Sully. Her tour included seeing Co-Line’s new 80,000 square foot north building addition, which was not even in the planning...
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