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Locals earn grand experience, awards at 2026 National Western Stock Show

Locals earn grand experience, awards at 2026 National Western Stock Show
Since 1906, the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) has set itself apart and has become the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the nation. Year after year, the event draws thousands of attendees to its annual show held in world-class facilities in Denver, CO. This year’s 16-day event ran Jan. 10-26 and continued its...
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Pick-me-up Recipes for winter by Grace Ver Meer

Pick-me-up Recipes for winter by Grace Ver Meer
What a cold week we have had. When the cold January winds are blowing, it starts to feel like winter might never end. The warmer days when the sun peeks out boost my mood and help get me though the cold ones, giving me hope that winter won’t last forever. I can’t wait for spring,...
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Hawks’ ‘broken record’ defense resonates loud and clear

Hawks’ ‘broken record’ defense resonates loud and clear
photos by taylor photography Isabelle Vos puts up a shot in the paint as she’s surrounded by the outstretched arms of three HLV/TC defenders. Vos scored five points against the Warriors and collected three rebounds, three steals, and an assist in the 64-18 win. If there is one thing Lynnville-Sully head girls basketball coach has said following...
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Every player on the Hawk roster scores in two consecutive games

Every player on the Hawk roster scores in two consecutive games
Connor Deal glides through the air to put up two of his 12 points against HLV/TC on Tuesday, Jan. 20. The Hawks dominated the entire game with every player in uniform seeing playing time and scoring in the 94-29 victory. The past two victories for the Lynnville-Sully boys basketball team have been true total-team efforts with...
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Hawks finish with three wrestlers on the podium at Belle Plaine

Hawks finish with three wrestlers on the podium at Belle Plaine
Greyson LeCompte bumped up in weight to get some matches and experience at the Take Down Cancer Night at Monte on Thursday, Jan. 22. The freshman finished 1-2 on the night. photos by taylor photography  The Lynnville-Sully High School wrestling team put down the hammer and earned several medals and prestigious placements as the Hawks fought...
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Helen Renaud, 86

Helen Arlene Miller Renaud, 86, of Grinnell, passed away Jan. 12, 2026, at UnityPoint - Grinnell Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell. A visitation will be held 1:30-3 p.m. prior to the memorial service at Smith Funeral Home. Memorials...
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Donald Van Rees, 86

Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, Donald Van Rees of Pella passed on peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 28, at Sully Christian Reformed Church. Memorials may be given to the Sully Christian School or Hospice of Pella. Donald Eugene Van Rees was the oldest of four...
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