Hometown Press

05/11/2025

UPDATED: Unofficial results of yesterday’s local election:
City of Lynnville - Mayor Mark Newberg, council members Garrett DeHoedt and Curt Routier.
City of Sully - council members Justin Van Soelen, Arnold Alt, and Jon Van Wyk. Former Mayor Brent Vander Molen was elected by write-in and has accepted.
Lynnville-Sully School Board - Jeremy Schnell and John Schultz.

Thank you to local residents for getting out and voting! Full results can be found here:

04/11/2025

Today's the day to get out and vote! Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. statewide for the combined city and school election.

01/11/2025

Our Thanksgiving Turkey Contest is now open! Turn in your best turkey hand art for a chance to win decorated cookies or a pie! We'll pick one winner from each of our three different age groups.

30/10/2025

Nearly one year after sending both the boys and girls cross-country teams to the Class 1A State Meet for the first time in 29 years, the Hawks did it again. On Thursday, Oct. 23, the Lynnville-Sully boys and girls cross-country teams punched their tickets to the State Meet with second-place team finishes at the District Meet held at North Linn.

Shown are: Front from left, Dalton Winegar, Morgan Hay, Isabelle Vos, Emma Parkinson, Breah Lowry, Mandeesa Vos, Katelyn Nikkel, Hayden Lewis; back, Keegan Schnell, Andrew Arkema, Colton Alberts, Evan Arkema, Peyton Sharp, Will Conover, Ethan Dunsbergen, Blake Wilmesmeier, Sam Terlouw, Madden Gunsau...

25/10/2025

Don't miss out on all the family-friendly fun in Lynnville today! 🎃👻🤡

23/10/2025

Rhonda Pool, a longtime and passionate supporter of the Lynnville-Sully community, is feeling the love in return. Pool was the recipient of the L-S volleyball team's Pink Out Night donation last week.

Rhonda Pool, seated next to her husband Tom in the center of the middle row, was named the beneficiary of the Lynnville-Sully volleyball team’s Pink Out donation efforts. Shown are: Front row from left, Rylinne Feenstra, Bristol Hardeman, Lola Razink, Brooke Harthoorn, Addasyn Klein, Karly Spear, ...

22/10/2025

Family-friendly Halloween fun is planned up for this Saturday in Lynnville! Check out the schedule of events and mark your calendars for this fun event!

21/10/2025

As you're making your weekend plans, be sure to plan on some Halloween fun in Lynnville on Saturday!

18/10/2025

A good story and a good stroll can now be enjoyed together at Sully’s first permanent StoryWalk™ located along the Sully Ballpark walking path. The StoryWalk™ was made possible thanks to the combined efforts of Sully Library Director Judy Zegers, members of the Sully Library Board, City of Sully, and Janco Industries’ generous donation of labor and materials.

Judy Zegers, Sully Library Director, has been a driving force of the StoryWalk™, which is now complete thanks to a collaborative effort between the City of Sully, Sully Library Board, and Janco Industries’ generous donation. A good story and a good stroll can now be enjoyed together at Sully.....

18/10/2025

With colder weather around the corner, this is the time of year when many get a flu shot in preparation for the flu season. For this week's Hometown Press, we are wondering, do you plan to get a flu shot this year? Answer on hometownpressia.com.

09/10/2025

When Braxton Brand of rural Searsboro attended a Farm Progress Show in Decator, IL this summer, he never dreamt he would be the proud recipient of a free EA Vision J150 Drone.

Braxton Brand shakes hands with Taylor Moreland, founder of Agri Spray Drone, after learning he won Agri Spray Drone’s package giveaway. Braxton began Brand Aerial LLC earlier this year and already has plans to put the new equipment to use this fall. When Braxton Brand of rural Searsboro attende...

09/10/2025

Help us find Margaret's replacement! The Hometown Press is now hiring for a managing editor!