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Family Christmas traditions

By Megan Pothoven We have been keeping busy with all the holiday get-togethers. This was Blair’s first Thanksgiving, and she got plenty of attention from all her relatives. We are so thankful for our sweet girl! Putting up our Christmas tree was extra special this year because Hayden could actually “help.” He loved putting up the lights...
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Sully City Council takes care of monthly business in an hour

  Sully City Council met in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, at Sully Community Center. Present were mayor Brent Vander Molen, city clerk Barbra Maasdam, public works director Jeremy Behun, councilmembers MaryCarol Cross via Zoom, Tim LeCompte, Dan Stouthammer, Justin Van Soelen, and Jon Van Wyk; and guests Judy Zegers, Shawn Bulmer,...
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Lynnville Council approves to pass along on 4% water rate increase in 2023

Lynnville City Council met in regular session on Monday, Dec. 12, at Lynnville City Hall. Mayor Roy James called the meeting to order with councilmembers Bev Van Maanen, Kevin Arment, Mark Newberg, and Mark Lageveen present. City Clerk Bev Arthur, city maintenance director Nick Arthur, and guest Faye Brand were also present. Council member Terry...
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Three L-S wrestlers reach the podium at Saydel, team finishes ninth

 Reese Dunsbergen looks to pin his opponent using a headlock. Dunsbergen finished on the podium in third place at the Saydel Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 10.  Lynnville-Sully’s matmen were led by their senior teammates at the weekend Saydel Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 10. Hawk seniors Reese Dunsbergen, Kyle Squires, and Gentry Walston each fought for a...
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Hawks stand atop the SICL as only undefeated team

Junior Corder Noun Harder drives around two North Mahaska defenders on the baseline. Noun Harder, who is known to be a fierce driver to the hoop, was left open behind the arc. He made the most of the undefended shots and scored 12 of his 14 points off three pointers in the OT win.    Lynnville-Sully picks...
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Lois (Hoksbergen) Klyn, 89

Lois (Hoksbergen) Klyn, 89, of Pella and formerly of the Lynnville area, died Dec. 5, 2022. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Covenant Reformed Church, Pella. Before being known as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, Lois would say she is a child of God. She lived her days coram...
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