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Irene Fisk, 84

Irene Fisk, 84, of rural Searsboro, passed away Sunday morning, Sept. 29, 2019, at Unity Point Grinnell Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, at New Sharon Assembly of God Church. Burial will be held in the Ivy Hill Cemetery in Malcom. Memorial contributions may be made to...
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Diana McVay, 69

Diana McVay, 69, of Searsboro, passed away Tuesday evening, Sept. 24, 2019, at her home. Memorial services will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in New Sharon. A coffee time/visitation will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the family's name. Diana Lynn...
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Frank Mick, 72

Frank Mick, 72, of New Sharon, passed away suddenly on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, at his home. As was Frank's wish, his body has been cremated. Memorial services will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, at New Sharon First Christian Church. Burial will be in the Friends Cemetery in New Sharon. Visitation will...
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L-S reveals 2019 homecoming royalty candidates, plans for Friday’s finale

Members of Lynnville-Sully’s 2019 homecoming court, front from left are: Abby Gruver, Ashton Thompson, Mallory Loftus, Kaleah Ehresman, Janelle Rozendaal, Kenzi Lanser; back: Blaize Kuhlmann, Slater Young, Bray Noun Harder, Zane Fraker, Ethan Wyma, and Kinnick McFarland. Hawk pride is flying high during homecoming 2019, which is well underway at Lynnville-Sully School with the theme of “Welcome...
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Extensive work underway at Al Terpstra Ball Field in Lynnville

Despite a slight delay due to uncooperative weather, the restoration of the Al Terpstra Ball Field located at Lynnville School Bell Park is nearing completion. Lynnville City Maintenance Director Josh DeWitt reports the stripping of the old infield materials is complete. New tile lines started going in last week, and the plan is to be...
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Stronger signal on the horizon for Verizon customers

Amidst the corn nearing harvest, a 250-foot Verizon communication tower was raised into place last week just west of Lynnville. It is lighted as any cell tower at or over 200 feet must be lighted, red at night and white during the day. Verizon is leasing the property from landowner Larry Melsa. The tower has...
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Farm to Table: Family Fall Meals May Mean Tailgating

Historically, traditional family meals were part of an everyday ritual, like brushing teeth. Homemade meals were prepared from scratch, dinner was served at the same time every night, and family members had assigned seats. Lessons and wisdom were shared over the dinner table. Children grew in their character, learning manners, self-discipline, and gratitude. Following are three more...
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