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Harold Ray Brown, 80

Harold Ray Brown, 80, of Newton died Saturday, June 9, 2018, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 22, at the Newton Church of the Way. The family will greet friends from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Memorials to Mercy Hospice...
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Lane Michael

Aaron and Amber Van Wyk of Sully are the parents of a son, Lane Michael. He was born Tuesday, June 5, 2018, and weighed 9 pounds 8 ounces. Grandparents are Verlan and June Van Wyk of Sully and Troy and Caren Knight of Monroe. Great-grandparents are Donald and Carolyn Van Vark of Reasnor and Jerry and Susan...
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Lynnville-Sully’s Tessa Van Maanen places 32nd at state golf

Lynnville-Sully junior golfer Tessa Van Maanen recovered from a rain-delayed first day of the Class 1A state golf meet held at Marshalltown on Tuesday, May 29, to card 90 on the second day and finish 32nd out of 83 state golf participants to cap off a phenomenal season. “I hope Tessa enjoyed this golfing experience at...
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Lake View Camp expansion campaign underway

Lake View Camp (LVC) has announced plans to expand camp facilities and has begun a capital campaign to fund the expansion located south of Pella. The campaign has accrued more than $2.7 million in gifts. Plans include a main lodge, providing a multipurpose commons area to be used as a chapel and dining area, along with...
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Serving U.S.-Claire Butin

Claire Butin, 98, longtime resident of Monroe, retired from teaching physics and other sciences at Monroe High School in 1983. But before he became an educator and mentor to students, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps before and during World War II. Butin grew up in the Monroe area, attending three years of high...
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Hawks Make a STATEment – A Salute to L-S Spring Sports

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With two new co-coaches and six first-year golfers new to the Lynnville-Sully golf team, the 2018 season was one of learning and growth. Despite a bumpy beginning with unfavorable weather conditions, the Hawks finished the year with many accomplishments, including a district appearance by senior Holden Jansen, a regional appearance by...
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From the Kitchen of Annette Zimmerman

This week’s featured cook is Annette Zimmerman. Annette grew up in Sully and also south of Lynnville. She attended Lynnville-Sully School. She is married to Derrick, and they will be celebrating their 10-year wedding anniversary on July 5 of this year. They have a daughter, Georgia, who will turn three on July 1. Georgia loves...
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