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Sweet speech success

Sweet speech success
Lynnville-Sully speech and drama teams were among many across the state competing in the Large Group Speech Contest on Saturday, Jan. 20. Two of Lynnville-Sully’s five acts are advancing to state competition after receiving Division I ratings. Lynnville-Sully’s Andrea Bogaard and Madison Johnson will bring their “Airline Calamity” ensemble act to the state competition to be...
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Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen

 

January is Soup Month

When the cold winds are blowing and snow covers the ground, nothing takes the chill away like a bowl of soup. We have certainly had a few of those days this month! One of my family’s favorite soup recipes is Savory Potato Cheese Soup. I used to think potato soup...
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Hawk girls fall to two ranked teams, then top Albia

Last week’s schedule for the Lynnville-Sully girls basketball team was not just busy, it was challenging as well. The Hawks fell to two ranked teams from Class 1A who also happen to be conference rivals. The girls were able to shake off the losses for a 31-point win over Albia to finish the week.

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L-S boys bring down two SICL teams, suffer third loss

L-S boys bring down two SICL teams, suffer third loss
The Lynnville-Sully boys picked up a couple of conference victories last week but ended the week with a loss to Class 2A Albia on Saturday.

DEFENSE BEATS MONTE

The boys went on the road for another win against the Braves on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Showing their dominance for the second time this year, the Hawks...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers 1/25/2018

Don’t have much to say today so thought I might talk a little about my work history. I hope it’s okay with my Hometown Press boss. She is not that fond of me a lot of days anyways. (Editor’s note: Says who?) My first job was driving a dump truck for my dad. I have bored...
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Wanda R. Willemsen, 87

Wanda R. Willemsen, 87, went home to be with her Savior on Jan. 13, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. A time of remembrance and celebration of life was at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 18, at Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton. As an expression of sympathy, memorials may be designated to the American...
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