Monthly Archives: August 2026

Savoring Summer by Megan Pothoven

Savoring Summer by Megan Pothoven
Oh, how sweet summer has been. While it is coming to an end, we shared countless memories. A few weeks ago, our family went to the Indiana Sand Dunes National Park, a location I would highly recommend for those with young kids. It is under a five-hour drive, just east of Chicago. This park is...
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Hawks open 2026 football with preseason high school, youth camps

Hawks open 2026 football with preseason high school, youth camps
Hawk football campers who will be in grades 4-5 this fall are: Tre Harthoorn, Holden Smith, Landon Downing, Colton Harthoorn, Miles Nore, Kreighton Vos, Abram Shipley, Asher Faircloth, Rowyn Vos, John Patin, Bowen Hamre, Whit Vecchio; back, Logan Nore, Lakota Blom, Moses Kay-Ostrander, Liam Parkinson, Oakley Jansen, Nolan Schultz, Sam Patin, Hayden Latcham, Rylen Kottenstette,...
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Area youth compete at AAU Junior Olympics

Area youth compete at AAU Junior Olympics
Archer and Hinley Jansen are among five local track and field stars competing in the AAU Junior Olympic Games in Des Moines Aug. 1-8. Several area youth track stars had the unique opportunity to compete on the Blue Oval at Drake University in Des Moines in the AAU Junior Olympic Games that ran Aug. 1-8. Weston Duke, son...
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More accolades roll in for Richards

Lynnville-Sully’s Jaiden Richards is reaping more post-season awards after helping lead the Hawks to a 25-4 record and the titles of SICL Conference and District champs his senior baseball season. Richards, who just competed in the IHSBCA’s senior All-Star series, was recently named to the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches’ Association’s First-Team All State as...
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Marlena Lawson, 75

Marlena Klyn Lawson,75, of Sears-boro, passed away Aug. 6, 2026. She was a graduate of Lynnville-Sully High School Class of 1969 and daughter of Emmett and Esther Klyn. Marlena resided in McMinnville, TN, since 1993 when she married her husband Freddie Lawson. She wore many hats over the years, but by far substitute teaching was...
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Leo Van Sant, 92

Leo William Van Sant, 92, of Pella, passed away Aug. 2, 2026. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 7, at First Church, Pella. Military honors were by the Van Veen-Van Hemert American Legion Post No. 89. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Pella. Memorial contributions may be given for Holt International Children’s Services...
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Sully 2050 Comprehensive Plan draft released

Sully 2050 Comprehensive Plan draft released
On Monday, Aug. 3, Sully community members were encouraged to stop by the Sully Community Center to review the Sully 2050 Comprehensive Plan developed by the staff of Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance. The plan was made possible by interviewing many community members, stakeholders, elected officials, and city staff who provided valuable input and support.

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