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Hawk heartbreak: L-S falls in second round of playoffs

Hawk heartbreak: L-S falls in second round of playoffs
The Lynnville-Sully Hawks’ comeback season came to a heartbreaking end when the Hawks fell to North Tama, 12-8, on Friday, Oct. 29, in the second round of playoffs. The Hawks were playing on their home field in front of a large crowd of loud and proud Hawk fans. Right from kickoff, the Hawks were in for...
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Hawk netters earn SICL all-conference honors

The South Iowa Cedar League announced volleyball all-conference recognition, and two Hawk volleyball players were honored for their play in 2021. Seniors Aliya James and Lily Zylstra were both awarded honorable mention all-conference. James was the team’s libero and led the team defensively. She notched a team-high 355 digs, which placed her fifth in the SICL...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers, Nov. 4, 2021

Not much excitement the last while, except for going to doctors. That seems to be over for now. I have somehow received several different pills for reasons I’m not even sure of. They keep coming month after month. I’m not sure if they help keep me alive, but every morning, my eyes open, and I’m off...
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Wilbur Van Ryswyk, 70

Wilbur Van Ryswyk, 70, of Taintor, passed away Monday evening, Oct. 25, 2021, at Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 29, at Taintor Community Church. Burial was held in the Stewart Cemetery near Taintor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to...
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Matilda “Sis” Roozeboom, 87

Matilda “Sis” Louise Roozeboom, 87, of Oskaloosa, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Oskaloosa. She was born Apr. 6, 1934, in Sully, the daughter of John and Lizzie (Baarda) Nikkel. Sis attended Sully Christian School until eighth grade. Oct. 23, 1952, she was united in marriage to Gerrit Roozeboom at Sully Christian Reformed Church. To...
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Thane Morgan, 16

NOTICE: At 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20, at Lynnville-Sully High School, a memorial service for Thane Morgan, 16, will be held officiated by pastor Kari Lee. It will be a time for friends to share stories and encourage one another. It’s with the heaviest of hearts, we share the loss of Thane Morgan (16) on...
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Pecans in Iowa? Yes, just ask the Kramers.

Pecans in Iowa? Yes, just ask the Kramers.
Marge Kramer, right, and her daughter Gail Terlouw harvest pecans out of the trees on Marge’s property. The wind acts as a natural shaker, helping the nuts drop to the ground.   By LeAnn Hjemeland Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and for many, pumpkin and pecan pies are the perfect finale to the traditional Thanksgiving meal. Everyone...
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