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Lynnville-Sully’s elementary library receives a refresh

Lynnville-Sully’s elementary library receives a refresh
Nearly two years ago, the Lynnville-Sully Community Education Foundation kicked off the planning stages of a refresh of the elementary K-3 library. With nearly all of the fixtures original to the 1982 building, the library has been well-used, well-loved, and well-cared for. Between year-end donations in 2021 and the LSCEF spring walkathon, the fundraising for...
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‘A Slice of Home’ by Simone Bates

‘A Slice of Home’ by Simone Bates
Breakfast of Champions Liam and I are home in Iowa after a precious three weeks with my family in Melbourne, Australia. Liam saw koalas, wallabies, and sharks galore. He chased magpies, seagulls, and a blue-tongue lizard! He ate fish and chips on the beach and drank babyccinos in cafes. He met so many beloved family and...
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Sully Council approves sale of Northridge Lot 19

  Sully City Council met in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, at Sully Community Center. The public could participate via Zoom. Present were mayor Brent Vander Molen, city clerk Barbra Maasdam, public works director Jeremy Behun, council members MaryCarol Cross, Tim LeCompte, Dan Stouthammer, Justin Van Soelen, and Jon Van Wyk; as...
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Blue house saga nears end in Lynnville, scheduled to be sold this week

The Lynnville City Council met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, at Lynnville City Hall. Mayor pro tem Bev Van Maanen called the meeting to order with council members Terry Fraker, Kevin Arment, Mark Newberg, and Mark Lageveen present along with city maintenance director Nick Arthur, city clerk Bev Arthur, and...
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David Swan, Sr., 76

  David DeWayne Swan Sr., 76, of Rogers, AR, passed away Nov. 3, 2022. He was born May 10, 1946, in Albia, to the late Oscar Swan and Jenny (Kirby) Bristol. David proudly served in the U.S. Army for 26 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Darrell Swan; brothers Jackson Swan, Kenneth Swan, Steven...
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