The Lynnville City Council will meet in special session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 6, at Lynnville City Hall. The tentative agenda includes: Call meeting to order, Resolution 10620-to fix a date for a Public Hearing to Enter Into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to borrow money thereunder in a principal...
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Local photographer’s work honored in Jasper County contest
Warren Terpstra’s photo of a sunrise over the pond at Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve, located one-fourth of a mile north of the Lynnville exit off I-80, was chosen as one of eight winners in the Jasper County Conservation photo contest.
Warren Terpstra of Sully is finding his photography in print once again. His keen eye behind the...
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Community volunteer and City of Lynnville employee injured in hunting accident

Josh DeWitt and his wife Emily with their three children, Keegan, Cooper, and Kaylee. Josh was injured in a hunting accident that required amputation of the big toe on his left foot.
A hunting accident that took place on Friday morning, Dec. 20, has sidelined City of Lynnville Public Works Director and long-time community volunteer Josh...
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Happy New Year!
The Hometown Press wishes you the very best in 2020. We’ve enjoyed covering all of the community news and happenings in 2019 and look forward to doing the same in the new year. Have a safe and happy new year!...
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Farm to Table: Welcoming a New Decade! By Julie Van Manen

I don’t know about you, but I have really felt the loss of that week between Thanksgiving and Christmas this month! It is hard to believe that when you read this article we will be experiencing the week between Christmas and the New Year 2020. (I have loved sharing a YouTube Video, I Can’t Believe...
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L-S loses to two sharp-shooting teams, brings down Van Buren

Senior Bray Noun Harder blocks a Keota shooter while playing defense with classmate Zane Fraker on Friday night in Sully.
MONTEZUMA
The L-S boys varsity basketball team competed against a tough Montezuma team at their place on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The Braves came out on top, 77-40. The Hawks struggled to put points on the board, only...
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Hawks fall to top-rated Braves, 2A’s Van Buren, soar past Keota

Senior Mallory Loftus steals the ball from Van Buren at Keosauqua on Saturday night
MONTEZUMA
The L-S girls’ basketball team was defeated 79-47 by conference opponent Montezuma last Tuesday, Dec. 17. Although the score didn’t show it, the Hawks put up a good fight and played well. Still, the Bravettes dominated the court offensively and capitalized on...
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