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Local teens compete for title of Jasper County Fair Queen

Local teens compete for title of Jasper County Fair Queen
Jasper County 2023 Fair Queen candidates pose with 2022’s fair queen, Lauren Zaabel, including: Front row from left, Morgan Hansen, Libbie Keith, Hope Bonham, Trinity Ann-Hanson; back, Sage Jimenez, Majesta Vos, Alyssa Bassett, Jocelyn Harder, Holly Zahurones, and Eleigh Davis. Harder was crowned queen, Bonham princess, and Keith Miss Congeniality at the pageant June 24. Two...
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Meal-planning ideas from a busy mom

Meal-planning ideas from a busy mom
By Megan Pothoven I think one of the biggest challenges I have with cooking for my family isn’t the cooking itself, but meal planning. And I don’t think I can be the only one who feels this way! I would love to be one of those people who has a weekly menu displayed in their kitchen,...
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Hawks rebound from loss, finish SICL play strong

Hawks rebound from loss, finish SICL play strong
  Lynnville-Sully shed its status of Iowa’s only remaining undefeated high school team with a road loss to Class 2A’s Hudson, but the Hawks rebounded with three more wins. Hudson The Hawks hit a road bump against Hudson on Tuesday, June 20. The hard-hitting Pirates jumped out to a 4-1 lead after two innings. Defensive errors and a...
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L-S softball snaps losing streak with win over HLV

L-S softball snaps losing streak with win over HLV
Senior Greenlee Smock makes a play from the shortstop position for an out against North Mahaska.  Lynnville-Sully’s softball team got back on the winning track with a an 11-4 victory over HLV after suffering three consecutive losses. The Hawks start postseason play on Friday, June 30, against Baxter at Lynnville-Sully. Game time is 7 p.m. PCM 11,...
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Wes Lepley, 68

Wesley Alan “Wes” Lepley, 68, of Newton, died Sun-day, June 25, 2023, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 29, at Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory, Newton. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Wes’s family would...
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Everett John

Kyle and Alex Nikkel of Sully are proud to announce the arrival of their son, Everett John, born Tuesday, June 20. Everett weighed 8 pounds, five ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Rick Fangman of Cedar Rapids, Beth Kucera and Mike Bearrows of Cedar Rapids, and Randy and Judy Nikkel of Sully. Great-grandparents are Mary...
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Lynnville kicks off summer with Lynnville Luau

Lynnville kicks off summer with Lynnville Luau
Lynnville color run participants douse themselves in more colorful powder. The 2023 color run 5k run/walk raised money for the Lynnville United Fund.   Area residents and guests were feeling the tropical vibes at Lynnville Chamber of Commerce’s annual Lynnville Day on Saturday, June 17. This year’s theme of Lynnville Luau was a perfect fit for the...
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