Darlene L. Scull, 85, of Grinnell and formerly of Lynnville, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, under the care of Wesley Life Hospice at The Cottages in Pella. Memorials may be designated to the Darlene Scull Memorial Fund and mailed in care of LeAnn Pederson, PO Box 111, Lynnville, IA 50153. A celebration of life will...
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John G. Van Wyk, 96
John G. Van Wyk, 96, of Oskaloosa, died Sun-day, Jan. 25, 2026, at MHP Hospital in Oskaloosa. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 30, at 10:30 a.m. in Central Church in Oskaloosa with the Rev. Al Bandstra officiating. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa. Visitation will begin Thursday, Jan. 29, after noon...
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Hawk fans have plenty to celebrate
Lynnville-Sully is the only school in the state of Iowa whose varsity basketball teams remain undefeated at this point of the season
L-S players Brooke Harthoorn (25), Isabelle Vos, Breah Lowry (11), and Kate Harthoorn (13) are in celebratory mode after knocking off Montezuma, 49-30. Above, coach Nick Harthoorn congratulates Connor Deal (15) and Dawson James (41)...
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Pella Christian celebrates homecoming week
Bailey Vos, daughter of Curt and Candice Vos, is a member of the 2026 PC Homecoming Court. Presentation of the court will take place during halftime of the boys varsity game on Jan. 22.
Pella Christian Homecoming Week, Jan. 20-22, is a time for students, parents, alumni, and supporters to connect in a special way and...
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Blasts of arctic air stick around
After a mild start to the work week in mid-January, Mother Nature made sure to remind central Iowans the winter season was still very much around. Temperatures plummeted and winds increased resulting in wind chills of -15 to -30 and a cold weather advisory to be issued for much of Iowa through Monday morning, Jan....
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Harsselaar climbs the ranks with Ankeny Fire Department
Tyler Harsselaar of Sully was recently promoted to the rank of Engineer with Ankeny Fire Department’s Station 3. He is shown with his wife, Kaila, and their three sons at the Jan. 15 swearing-in ceremony.
Tyler Harsselaar’s heart for serving others has led to a new title on his resume – Engineer. On Thursday, Jan. 15,...
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Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen – Comfort food for cold days
As I hear the cold winter winds blowing once again, it makes me think of recipes that warm the soul. Soups, cinnamon rolls, and slow-cooked roasts come to mind.
Last week, Kennedy asked if she could go home with me instead of riding the bus after school. She was great help putting the final touches on...
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