The Lynnville City Council meeting met in regular session on at 5:30 p.m., Monday, June 12, at Lynnville City Hall. Mayor Roy James called the meeting to order with all members present, city clerk Bev Arthur, and guests Faye Brand, Rahn Savage, Dale Flander, and Jim Clingman.
The agenda was amended to include setting a public...
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L-S softball snaps losing streak with win over Keota

Greenlee Smock is safe at home to score one of the Hawks' five runs against Des Moines Christian on Saturday.
The Lynnville-Sully Hawks’ softball team dropped five games last week, including a heartbreaker against Iowa Valley that went extra innings. The Hawks broke the losing streak with a big 12-0 win over Keota on Monday,...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers, June 15, 2023
The golden years go on and on in my life.
I’ve been mowing my yard quite often because of the nice rains we have been getting. I have a newer riding mower that is easy to operate. I was mowing away one day last week when a friend pulled in the drive, and we talked for...
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Wayne Haworth, 96
Wayne Richard Haworth, 96, of rural Searsboro, passed away Saturday evening, June 3, 2023, at MercyOne Newton Medical Center. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 9, 2023, at New Sharon United Methodist Church. Burial was in Stewart Cemetery near Taintor. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayne Haworth Memorial Fund and be used...
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Carl D. Horman, 92
Carl D. Horman, 92, of Pella, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Hospice of Pella Comfort House. Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 13, at Trinity Reformed Church, Pella. Interment followed in the Oakwood Cemetery, Pella. Memorial contributions are preferred for Gideons International or Hospice of Pella Comfort House.
Carl Duane Horman was...
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Don Musgrove, 88
Donavon Musgrove, 88, of Sully, passed June 10, 2023. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m., Thursday, June 15, at Sully First Reformed Church, followed by funeral at 2:30 p.m. The funeral will be livestreamed from the church’s website beginning at 2:30 p.m. Memorials have been designated for Sully Community Church Recreation Center.
His family includes his wife...
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Inaugural Race for Ace raises over $14,000 for 818 Forward With Faith

Jamie and Robin Hackert announce the $14,000-plus raised from the first annual Race For Ace fundraiser on the beautiful Saturday morning, June 3. The awed expressions of the 818 Forward With Faith members say it all. “The community support was just phenomenal,” Jamie Hackert said. The check was presented to 818 founders Judy and Jerry...
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