Kyle and Ashlynn Kramer of Lynnville are the parents of a son, John Charles, born Feb. 20, 2026. He weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces. His sister is Reagan Royal, age 1 1/2.
Grandparents are John and Jennifer Kramer of Lynnville and Devin and Megan Niday of Pleasantville.
Great-grandparents are Marjorie Kramer of Newton, Larry and Nancy Niday,...
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Political presence in Sully area last week

Co-Line founder and co-owner Dale Brand talks to U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra about the history of the company. Feenstra will be on the 2026 Republican Primary ballot for the governor’s race and visited Co-Line on Wednesday, Feb. 18, as part of his statewide tour. Co-Line co-owner Eric Brand is on the far left.
Iowa Secretary of...
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Conover wins IJBBA Scholarship

Tyler Conover stands in front of the new Wilson Ranch Hand gooseneck trailer he has a one-year lease on as part of his winnings of the IJBBA Scholarship. The $1,000 custom check he is holding is also part of the scholarship. Next to Conover is a Wilson Trailer Company representative.
Several months worth of hard work,...
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L-S Variety Show delivers musical entertainment

Lynnville-Sully high school and middle school jazz band members perform select songs for the Variety Show crowd.
A variety of musical performances ranging from vocal acts to piano solos to band sets entertained the crowd at Lynnville-Sully’s annual Variety Show on Saturday evening, Feb. 21.
Lynnville-Sully’s 7-12 band and vocal instructor Brenna Hamborg organized the show with...
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Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen – Happy heart month!

February is the month of hearts – and not just the valentine kind.
For fifty years, February has been designated American Heart Month to raise awareness of the devastating effects of heart disease. One of the things that is so important in preventing heart disease is proper diet. Nutrition is a shared concern by many today; however, many sources are not...
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Wrestling seasons conclude at State for Mintle, Kramer

Matthew Mintle easily controls his opponent as he rides in the top position. The senior won his first match at State in the second round on Thursday, 13-0. He fell in his next two matches on Friday, 4-2 and 12-4, to conclude his high school career representing the Hawks on the mat. photos by taylor...
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L-S girls are one win away from State basketball

Smiles and hugs are contagious Friday night after the Lynnville-Sully girls basketball team prevailed in a tough battle against North Mahaska to keep their season alive and advance to Wednesday’s Regional Championship game where they will play for a trip to State. From left, Brooke Harthoorn, Aubrey Harthoorn (back to camera), Breah Lowry, and Ava Brummel...
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