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
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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Neleman reigns as Brice Leonard Supreme Showmanship Champion
Hannah Neleman, second from right, stands with her immediate family who hold a fraction of the banners, ribbons, and honors the young 13-year-old claimed at the 2026 Jasper County Fair: From left, Todd, Hunter, Hannah, and Katie Neleman.
To say the 2026 Jasper County Fair was a success for Hannah Neleman would be a vast understatement. The...
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Record-breaking season for Sully Library’s summer reading program
Literacy, learning, and a whole lot of laughter have accompanied each story time during the Sully Library’s summer reading program. Led by Shelby Shinkle, the program has reached record-breaking attendance this summer and will wrap up the season with one final event on Aug. 12.
Summer is often a time of adventure for children where the extended...
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Fikse’s Fixings by Chad Fikse – Rereading books and retrying recipes
Lynnette and I both love to read. Lynnette always wants to read something new, to the point that she is sometimes disappointed by the realization that she has inadvertently started a book that she has previously read. I, on the other hand, often enjoy subsequent readings of a book more than the first time through.
I...
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