Cari Sarver and Shawn Fopma announce their engagement and upcoming wedding on Oct. 3 in Oskaloosa. The bride’s parents are Todd and Julie Sarver of Oskaloosa. The groom’s parents are Rick and Carla Fopma of Lynnville.
Cari is a 2007 Oskaloosa Senior High School graduate, a 2009 graduate of Hawkeye Community College, and a 2011 graduate...
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Pay It Forward July 24-25
Lynnville Heart of Worship will hold its annual Pay It Forward free clothing giveaway Friday, July 24, from 4-8 p.m., and Saturday, July 25, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m at the church located at 14283 Hwy. F62 East just outside of Lynnville. The generous event is a way the church shows love to the community by...
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Fair results coming in Aug. 6 issue
It’s fair season! Area county fairs – the Poweshiek County Fair, which wrapped up July 20, and the Jasper County Fair, running July 17-23, have provided family fun for area 4-H members, their families, and the many supporters who enjoy a day at the fairgrounds.
See full results in the August 6 issue of the Hometown...
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Golf fundraiser brings in $23,000 for Arthurs

One hundred golfers in attendance and more than $23,000 raised were just two signs of the successful “Tee Off ‘Fore’ The Arthurs” golf fundraiser held Saturday, July 18. The event was put on to raise funds to help with the many medical expenses incurred by the family of Shannon and Miranda Arthur of Pella, whose...
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Sully Telephone’s technology plan progresses

Specific business Internet requirements made by the Sully Christian School and Sully Transport, Inc. prompted Sully Telephone Association, Inc. to move forward with their five-year technology plan. Fiber optic “drops” currently being connected to the main fiber cable already in place will provide faster Internet speeds, symmetrical up and down speed offerings, and custom speed...
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L-S boys go 1-1 in last week of regular season, prepare for districts

The Lynnville-Sully boys split in their last two games of the regular season, bringing their record to 13-11 prior to their first district game. The baseball team lost by 10 on Wednesday and recovered to win by 10 on Friday.
PCM top L-S
The Lynnville-Sully boys faced a tough loss Wednesday night against PCM, losing 10-0. Both...
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Local vehicles among record number of cars at Goodguys Heartland Nationals

Booming Fourth of July weekend crowds, spectacular weather, fireworks, patriotism, and over 4,500 cars (a new event record) highlighted the Goodguys 24th Heartland Nationals in Des Moines July 3-5. Thousands of hot rods, customs, muscle cars, and trick trucks sprawled on Grand Avenue, the main thoroughfare running through the middle of the Iowa State Fairgrounds,...
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