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Holiday events continue in Lynnville Saturday

Holiday events continue in Lynnville Saturday
The holiday celebrations continue this Saturday in Lynnville with a full morning of family-friendly activities sure to spark Christmas joy. On Saturday, Dec. 14, the city of Lynnville will roll out the holiday welcome mat to locals and out-of-town guests from 8:30 a.m.-noon for its annual Christmas in Lynnville celebration. Horse-drawn trolley rides sponsored by 1st...
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Locals participate in the filming of “The Spirit of Pella Christmas”

Locals participate in the filming of “The Spirit of Pella Christmas”
A Hallmark-inspired film, “The Spirit of Pella Christmas,” was filmed in Pella over the weekend. The short film featured local talent in the script as well as behind the camera as former Sully resident Monte Goodyk, shown on the far right with cast and crew, served as a co-creator, cameraman, editor, and more. It’s the time...
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Hawks go 2-1 in busy first week of action

Hawks go 2-1 in busy first week of action
Will Van Vark brings the ball up the court for the Hawks against Monte. The sophomore scored 15 points. A slow start and rough finish plagued the Lynnville-Sully boys basketball team in a 62-58 loss to Montezuma in the Hawks’ season opener on Tuesday, Dec. 3. With both teams projected to finish high in the SICL, the...
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L-S girls rebound with two wins after loss to Monte

L-S girls rebound with two wins after loss to Monte
Brilynn Tice and Alaina Roberts (#21) fight for possession of a loose ball against a scrappy HLV team on Friday night, Dec. 6. A tough home opener pitted the Lynnville-Sully girls basketball team against eighth-ranked SICL rival Montezuma Braves on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The Hawks were down by double digits but used an 11-6 second-quarter surge...
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Energized L-S wrestling program off to strong start

Energized L-S wrestling program off to strong start
Kendric Johnson and Belle Plaine’s Jackson Weeda attempt to take one another down in the neutral position at North Mahaska Dec. 5. Johnson won the 132-pound match in 2:59. Momentum is building for the experienced and talented Lynnville-Sully wrestling team. In the opening week of the season, the Hawks recorded a total of 14 pins and...
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Marcella Bruinekool, 82

Marcella Bruinekool, 82, formerly of Oskaloosa, passed away peace-fully with her family present at Bloomfield Care Center on Nov. 29, 2024. Memorial service will be 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12, at First Baptist Church, Pella. Memorials are for Heartland Humane Society, Ottumwa. Marcie was born Nov. 6, 1942, in Pella to Delmon and Lucille (Kuiper) Van...
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