Those Fantastic Flying Machines
As I watched a program on TV about ultra-light aircraft, I couldn’t help but remember an experience I had several years ago.
There’s a man over at Pella who’s been married to my sister for the last four decades. To save him embarrassment, we’ll give him a fictitious name - Stan.
We’ll also give...
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Lester Gosselink, 80
Lester Harold Gosselink, the son of Edward and Gertrude (Ver Steegh) Gosselink, was born Mar. 30, 1942 at his home in New Sharon. At the age of 80 years, on Apr. 13, 2022, Lester passed away in his sleep at Montezuma Specialty Care where he had lived since leaving New Sharon. A graveside service, with...
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R. C. James, 54
Robert Calvin “R.C.” James, 54, of Searsboro, died unexpectedly Wed-nesday, May 25, 2022, at Unity Point Grinnell Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 31, at Grinnell Christian Church. Burial was at Searsboro Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Grinnell Christian Church or Searsboro Fire Department and sent in...
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Lynnville-Sully’s 4×200 team claims title of Class 1A State Champs
Coach Darin Arkema, far left, and assistant coach Jeff Corbett, far right, flank the 2022 Class 1A 4x200 state champions – Corder Noun Harder, Ryan Annee, Conner Maston, and Josh Hardenbrook.
Lynnville-Sully’s 4x200 relay team of seniors Ryan Annee and Josh Hardenbrook, junior Conner Maston, and sophomore Corder Noun Harder wrote their names in the Hawks’...
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Sully bank branch converted to First Interstate Bank
New signs shown on the west and south sides of the bank are in place for the First Interstate Bank branch location on the southwest corner of the square in Sully. The hours at the branch are now 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
Last week, signage was put in place by Kdn Signs of Wood Dale, IL,...
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Lynnville-Sully celebrates Class of 2022 graduates
Lynnville-Sully’s Class of 2022 was celebrated May 16-21, with a variety of activities and events that showcased the hard work and effort they’ve poured into their K-12 careers. On Monday, May 16, the seniors were celebrated and acknowledged during an all-school assembly where they shared their future plans in front of their peers. That evening,...
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Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen
May is Beef Month!
May has been an exciting month around here, and the weather has certainly added to that! In April, we said we would probably go from furnace to air conditioner and that is exactly what happened! The corn certainly popped out of the ground quickly last week. Spraying became a...