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Pella Christian celebrates homecoming week

Pella Christian celebrates homecoming week
Bailey Vos, daughter of Curt and Candice Vos, is a member of the 2026 PC Homecoming Court. Presentation of the court will take place during halftime of the boys varsity game on Jan. 22. Pella Christian Homecoming Week, Jan. 20-22, is a time for students, parents, alumni, and supporters to connect in a special way and...
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Blasts of arctic air stick around

After a mild start to the work week in mid-January, Mother Nature made sure to remind central Iowans the winter season was still very much around. Temperatures plummeted and winds increased resulting in wind chills of -15 to -30 and a cold weather advisory to be issued for much of Iowa through Monday morning, Jan....
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Harsselaar climbs the ranks with Ankeny Fire Department

Harsselaar climbs the ranks with Ankeny Fire Department
Tyler Harsselaar of Sully was recently promoted to the rank of Engineer with Ankeny Fire Department’s Station 3. He is shown with his wife, Kaila, and their three sons at the Jan. 15 swearing-in ceremony. Tyler Harsselaar’s heart for serving others has led to a new title on his resume – Engineer. On Thursday, Jan. 15,...
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2025 Iowa farmland values inch up slightly over last year’s figures

2025 Iowa farmland values inch up slightly over last year’s figures
The top figure in each county on the map above is the estimated Nov. 1, 2025, land value per acre. Bottom figure is the estimated Nov. 1, 2024, value. The annual Iowa State University Land Value Survey released last month found that average farmland values increased 0.7%, or $83, to $11,549 per acre. The nominal value...
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Little Hawks hoop it up at halftime

Little Hawks hoop it up at halftime
High school hoopsters were not the only Hawks showcasing their talent on the hardwood at Lynnville-Sully’s first home basketball game of 2026. During halftime of the girls and boys varsity games on Tuesday, Jan. 6, elementary-aged Hawks were invited to play games of knockout. The gyms at Lynnville-Sully have been a hub of activity most evenings in...
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New year, new roof for Lynnville’s historic landmark

New year, new roof for Lynnville’s historic landmark
The new year is a time for renewal and that is the case for the Wagaman Mill and Museum in Lynnville. On Friday, Jan. 2, a repair crew started putting on a new roof on the historic building that overlooks the North Skunk River on the northeast side of the Lynnville. Due to bad leaks near the...
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