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Thirteen Hawks earn all-conference, all-district honors 

Thirteen Hawks earn all-conference, all-district honors 
Laci Keen, SICL All-Conference first team The South Iowa Cedar League announced all-conference teams for the 2021 baseball and softball season. Thirteen Lynnville-Sully Hawks were among the league’s best honored for their talent and efforts. SICL All-Conference Baseball The Hawks finished tied for second in the SICL with a 12-4 conference record. Five starters were recognized by SICL...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers, July 22, 2021

Not much excitement going on this week, other than I’m still living with four cats, one dog, two daughters, and a granddaughter. This past weekend, they all left for a few days except for the animals. They gave the animals food and water for three days because I said I would not take care of the...
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Rich Meinders, 61

Richard James Meinders was the firstborn son on Aug. 19, 1959, to Clarence W. and Wilma Jean (De Graaf) Meinders in Oskaloosa. He grew up on an acreage north of Pella with his four brothers. Richard graduated from Pella Christian High School in 1978. He loved being outdoors, hunting, trapping, and fishing. He was employed briefly...
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Wilma Manning, 99

Wilma Rachel Manning, 99, of Newton, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Park Centre. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 19, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory, Newton. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Lynnville Historical Society, First Presbyterian Church, or Gigi’s Playhouse may be left at the...
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Carolyn Hoffstetter, 75

Carolyn Hoffstetter, 75, of Searsboro, died at Iowa Methodist Medical Center on Sun-day, July 18, 2021. A private family burial will take place at Searsboro Cemetery. Memorials in Carolyn’s name may be sent in care of Cox-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, PO Box 163, Grinnell, IA 50112. Carolyn was born Feb. 26, 1946, to Fred and Ruth...
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Odin Duane and Tate Lee

Odin Duane and Tate Lee were born Tuesday, July 13, 2021, to Jade and Garrett DeHoedt of Lynnville. Odin weighed 4 pounds 9 ounces and measured 18.5 inches, and Tate weighed 2 pounds 11 ounces and measured 14.5 inches. They have a big brother, Adler, 21 months. Grandparents are Duane and Marla Van Rees of Lynnville...
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