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Farm to Table: The World Food Prize

Farm to Table: The World Food Prize
The night I sat down to write this article, I was totally distracted by what was on TV. Usually, I am able to work on other projects and just listen to the TV. However, that night was an exception. The text from our daughter Emily said, “Watch IPTV now!” I tuned in and found the...
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Alberts punches ticket to state meet      

Alberts punches ticket to state meet      
For the second consecutive year, a member of the Lynnville-Sully cross-country team has punched their ticket to state. On Thursday, Oct. 18, first-year runner Caitlin Alberts ran her best race all year to move her onto the state meet. “She raced tonight just as she has done such a great job of all season,” said proud...
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Hawks repeat as district champs, prepare for Hudson First round of playoffs pits L-S versus Hudson, Hawks look to avenge last season’s loss     

Hawks repeat as district champs, prepare for Hudson First round of playoffs pits L-S versus Hudson, Hawks look to avenge last season’s loss     
The Lynnville-Sully football team went into their final regular season game leading Class A District 8 with a record of 6-2. They came out as district champions after defeating Martensdale-St. Marys in a 49-7 victory on Friday, Oct. 19. Just two minutes into the game, the Hawks made an offensive statement as senior Tyson Vander Linden...
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L-S volleyball advances in regional play, looks to avenge loss to Monte

L-S volleyball advances in regional play, looks to avenge loss to Monte
The Lynnville-Sully volleyball team blazed past the first round of their post season on Tuesday, Oct. 16. The Hawks hosted Melcher-Dallas for the first round of regional play and dominated the Saints in three sets: 25-17, 25-17, 25-10. The Hawks stepped up on offense, totaling 31 kills. Junior Mallory Loftus led the team, hammering down 10...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers Oct. 25, 2018

I’m still battling away with my yard. There is still water on the top in the low areas. I pulled my push mower through it again yesterday. I try to keep my yard looking nice. It took two days to cut down all the flowers and shrubs my wife has planted all around the house, about...
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Geraldine L. Beyer, 89

Geraldine Beyer, 89, of Grinnell, died on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Grinnell United Methodist Church with Pastor Dave Crow officiating. Interment was in the Friends Cemetery in New Sharon. Memorials may be designated to the Grinnell...
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Connie Wilson, 72

Constance “Connie” Elaine (Tratchel) Conn Wilson, 72, of Newton died Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, at Newton Healthcare Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 26, at Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton. The family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, at the funeral...
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