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No. 10 L-S gains two conference, one non-conference wins

No. 10 L-S gains two conference, one non-conference wins
Junior Korinne Jansen and sophomore Reagan McFarland box in a Colfax-Mingo Tigerhawk. COLFAX-MINGO The L-S girls won their first conference game of the season at Colfax-Mingo on Tuesday, Dec. 3.   They beat the Tigerhawks 83-34, dominating the court offensively in the Hawks’ second game of the year. All L-S team members contributed to the scoring, which helped the...
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L-S grapplers open season with four-event week

L-S grapplers open season with four-event week
Freshman Gentry Walston puts Pleasantville’s Devon Luing on his back to earn his second pin at the Montezuma Invitational on Saturday. Walston finished the day in second place at 113 pounds.   OTTUMWA DUALS A busy opening week for Hawk wrestlers started out in Ottumwa on Tuesday, Dec 3. This dual meet matched L-S up against Pekin and...
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Lynnville Council approves loan

Lynnville Council approves loan
Above, During the Lynnville City Council meeting Monday night, city clerk Bev Arthurs swears in newly reelected mayor Roy James and councilmembers Kevin Arment and Mark Newberg.   The Lynnville City Council met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, at Lynnville City Hall. The meeting opened with “The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.”...
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Sully City Council: ATVs, UTVs now legal on Sully streets with county license

[caption id="attachment_4537319" align="alignright" width="422"] The Lynnville-Sully LEGO League presented its community improvement project suggesting crossing guards much like railroad crossing arms at the dangerous school crossing on the highway south of the school. The group of students included, from left, McKenzie Pinegar, Matthew Mintle, Jack Bowlin, Will Conover,...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers Dec. 12, 2019

We had Thanksgiving at our home again. It went about the same as usual. My children and grandchildren showed up with kids and animals. The kids were no problem. All they did was spill the gravy boat on the carpet. It made about a five-foot circle that I’m still working on today. The worst part was...
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Come celebrate with us: Hometown Press hits milestone anniversary

Come celebrate with us: Hometown Press hits milestone anniversary
For the past decade, the Hometown Press has covered the happenings of our local communities and delivered the news right to your mailbox, and as times have changed, to your inbox. During those 10 years, we’ve celebrated the accomplishments of our community members and rallied around those in times of need. It has been our...
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Enjoy holiday cheer at Sully’s Christmas Celebration

The city of Sully invites all community members and guests to enjoy the holiday season together by strolling through downtown on Saturday, Dec. 7, for the 2019 Sully Christmas Celebration. The annual event features a variety of fun and festive activities for all ages. Thirteen Sully businesses will host open houses or open their doors for...
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