James H. McIlrath, 79, of Grinnell, died Oct. 22, 2018, at the Mayflower Com-munity in Grinnell. He succumbed to Parkinson’s disease.
A memorial service was held Friday, Oct. 26, at the Grinnell Christian Church with the Rev. John Epperson, Grinnell Regional Hospice Chaplain, and Pastor Joel Nielson, Madison Church of Christ, both officiating. Burial will be...
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Nancy Lee Fitzpatrick, 82
Nancy Lee Fitzpatrick, 82, of Lynnville passed away Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, after suffering a heart attack on Friday. She had just finished one of her many horse rides that she so enjoyed doing, and could not have passed on in a more meaningful way.
Nancy Lee Halverson, the daughter of Bentley Alvin and Helen Susie...
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L-S Sophomore Caitlin Alberts is on to state
Lynnville-Sully Sophomore Caitlin Alberts, daughter of Trent and Kari Alberts of Sully, may be a newcomer to the cross-country scene, but her race resume indicates just the opposite. The first-time cross-country runner switched from volleyball this past summer and has consistently been one of the Hawks’ top runners meet after meet. On Thursday, Oct. 18,...
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Hawks are district champs, playoffs bound
The Lynnville-Sully Hawks can add another accomplishment to the 2018 highlight reel: With a dominating 49-7 win against Martensdale-St. Marys on Friday, Oct. 19, the Hawks finished undefeated in district play and for the second consecutive year, are the 2018 Class A District 8 champions. Now, the Hawks will play in a rematch of the 2017 Class...
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A refuge of hope, healing at The Harvest House
The Harvest House Ministry and Retreat Center, located at 7179 East 110th Street South just north of Sully, is a healing ministry and place of hospitality that has been in operation for the last seven years. However, the expanse of the type of ministry is relatively unknown...
Happy Halloween
A variety of family-friendly activities are planned by area towns and organizations to keep little ghosts and goblins happy this Halloween.
Lynnville’s trick-or-treat night has been designated for Saturday, Oct. 27, from 5-7 p.m., to coincide with the Lynnville Library’s Fall FUNdraiser and the Lynnville Fire Department’s freewill donation soup supper. From 3:30-5:30 p.m., the Lynnville Library...
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Farm to Table: The World Food Prize
The night I sat down to write this article, I was totally distracted by what was on TV. Usually, I am able to work on other projects and just listen to the TV. However, that night was an exception. The text from our daughter Emily said, “Watch IPTV now!” I tuned in and found the...
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