Yearly Archives: 2026

L-S wrestlers back to business in 2026, prep for Districts

L-S wrestlers back to business in 2026, prep for Districts
photo by taylor photography Freshman Asher Schechinger puts his opponent in a Half Nelson at Baxter on Thursday, Jan. 8. Schechinger was one of three Hawk wrestlers to finish the night with a 4-0 record. After nearly three weeks off from competition due to holiday break, the Lynnville-Sully wrestling team came back with guns blazing. They kicked...
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Lucille Nikkel, 95

Lucille B. Nikkel, 95, of Grinnell and formerly of Sully, passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at UnityPoint – Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. A graveside service for family only will be held Saturday, Jan. 31, at Sully Cemetery. A reception for friends and family will follow from 5-7 p.m. at the social room of...
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Gary Van Wyk, 86

Gary Van Wyk, 86, of Sully passed away Jan. 12, 2026. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 15, at Sully Christian Reformed Church, where the funeral will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 16. Memorials may be given to Sully Christian School. Gary Lee Van Wyk was born Aug. 31, 1939, the fourth child of...
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New year, new roof for Lynnville’s historic landmark

New year, new roof for Lynnville’s historic landmark
The new year is a time for renewal and that is the case for the Wagaman Mill and Museum in Lynnville. On Friday, Jan. 2, a repair crew started putting on a new roof on the historic building that overlooks the North Skunk River on the northeast side of the Lynnville. Due to bad leaks near the...
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Jasper County Recorder vacancy to be filled by appointment

Due to the retirement of Jasper County Recorder Denise Allan at the end of 2025, the Jasper County Board of Supervisors will appoint a new Jasper County Recorder to serve an 11-month term, ending Dec. 31, 2026, according to a news release from Jasper County. The appointment will be made on Jan. 27. Any interested person should...
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