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Hawks fall to sixth-ranked North Linn in substate game

Hawks fall to sixth-ranked North Linn in substate game
Braden Alberts cleanly fields a grounder at his position of second base for an out. The senior had four assists in the game.   Lynnville-Sully’s baseball team has set the bar high this season. Not only did the Hawks go undefeated in conference play and win the SICL title – a feat that hasn’t been accomplished...
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SCS golf tourney raises over $7,500

SCS golf tourney raises over $7,500
The SCS golf tourney's championship flight of Dielemans. From left, are Greg Dieleman, Chase Dieleman, Lance Dieleman, and Norm Dieleman. The group had a low score of 56 and each won $50 cash.    Golfers competing in Sully Christian School’s annual golf tournament had a beautiful day on Saturday, July 9, to hit the links at Diamond...
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The DeeZee Spirit By Darrell Zegers (from his book “The Best of DZ”)

  Traveling Troubles I have never taken a trip with or without my daughters that did not have at least one major mishap. Many years ago, the daughters, my wife, and I jumped in the 1979 Chevrolet station wagon and headed for Disneyland and other sights in California. It was about the time that unleaded gas became available....
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Wiley Van Ommen, 72

  Wiley Van Ommen, 72, of rural Searsboro, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 16, at Com-munity Hope Church in Monte-zuma. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in New Sharon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Hope Church. Wiley Ray Van Ommen, the son...
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Carl James, 80

Carl R. James, 80, of Searsboro, died peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2022, at Grinnell Healthcare Center. There will be a service at a later date. Memorials for Carl can be made out in his name and sent in care of Cox-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, PO Box 163, Grinnell, IA 50112. Carl was born on...
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Fern L. Van Dalen, 78

  Fern L. Van Dalen, 78 (or 19 ½ in Leap Year birth-days), passed away late Friday evening, July 15, 2022, at Pella Comfort House surrounded by her four loving children. A time celebrating Fern’s life was at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 20, at Newton Church of the Way. Memorials may be designated to Jasper County Conservation...
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