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Heart of Worship’s fifth annual Pay It Forward event blesses over 900 people

Heart of Worship’s fifth annual Pay It Forward event blesses over 900 people
Lynnville’s Heart of Worship opened the doors and welcomed hundreds of people into their church-turned-shopping center for the annual community outreach, Pay It Forward, held Friday and Saturday, July 27-28. People from across the state started lining up hours before the doors opened on Friday, eager to fill shopping bags with free clothes, shoes, and more...
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From the Kitchen of Cayla Wichhart

This week’s featured cook is Cayla (Collins) Wichhart of Pella. Cayla grew up in Lynnville and graduated from Pella Christian High School in 2009 and Iowa State University in 2014. Her parents are Duane and Joni Collins, and she has one brother, Coltin (22), and one sister, Cheyanne (17). Cayla is married to Mason Wichhart, and...
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Pickleball grows in popularity, hooks Searsboro couple   

Pickleball grows in popularity, hooks Searsboro couple   
A fun sport with an odd name has exploded in popularity not just in the Midwest but across the U.S. and internationally in recent years. In fact, since 2010, the number of places to play the relatively young sport of pickleball has more than doubled in the U.S., and locally, the sport of pickleball has...
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Baarda’s hole in one highlights Lions Club’s Ryder Cup

Baarda’s hole in one highlights Lions Club’s Ryder Cup
The 18th Annual Sully Lions Ryder Cup Golf Tournament drew 42 golfers to the Diamond Trail Golf Club in Lynnville last Saturday, July 28. The golfers played 18 holes using the best ball, best shot, and alternate shot game formats. The tournament proceeds after expenses will be equally distributed between the Sully and Lynnville Libraries. [caption id="attachment_2625411"...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers 08/02/2018

Last week was a little hectic with all the RAGBRAI® riders coming through town and stopping for breakfast. I am a member of the Sully Lions Club, but I never help with any projects. I am the worst Lions member in the United States. My conscience began to bother me so I decided to help out for...
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Bob Antle, 45

Robert “Bob” Wesley Antle, 45, of Newton died  Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31, at  Newton Church of The Way. Memorials to the Newton FFA Chapter or Jasper County Pheasants Forever may be left at the funeral home. Bob, the son...
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EF-3 tornado leaves wake of devastation

EF-3 tornado leaves wake of devastation
The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed a total of 27 funnel clouds were reported across Iowa on Thursday, July 19, and the wake of destruction left from the paths of the five tornadoes that touched down is widespread and devastating. Emergency warnings and tornado sirens were prevalent Thursday afternoon, and many locals spent time taking cover...
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