Hometown Press

13/09/2025

Trinity Arthur, a 17-year-old from Lynnville who has undergone 70-plus surgeries in her lifetime, served as the honorary captain of the Minnesota Twins in a recent game in Minneapolis.

Trinity Arthur is surrounded by family after serving as honorary captain for the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on Aug. 31. Above, she is surrounded by her family: From left, brother Trew, father Shannon, family friend Maiah Kalima, sister Aubree, T.C. Bear ­– the Twins’ mascot, and mother Mir...

13/09/2025

The first day of fall is a little over a week away! 🍁🍂🎃🦃👻 For this week's Quick Poll, we'd like to know, "What is the best part of fall?" Select your response on hometownpressia.com.

08/09/2025

Save the date! The city-wide garage sales in Sully, Lynnville, Searsboro, and Killduff will be Saturday, Sept. 27, from 7 a.m.-noon. For those wanting to host a sale, ad details and payment are due to the Hometown Press by 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 22.

05/09/2025

Blake Dunsbergen, of Sully, was recently honored during a ceremony for the exemplary and life-saving efforts he and a team of Pella emergency personnel provided to two area residents in cardiac incidents.

Blake Dunsbergen stands with his wife, Cathryn, and children Baylor and Penelope after being recognized with the American Heart Association Heartsaver Hero Award for his part in a 2023 medical emergency with the Pella Community Ambulance Department. Blake Dunsbergen, of Sully, was recently honored d...

02/09/2025

Where are all the ISU and Iowa fans out there? This week's Quick Poll is for you! We want to know, "Who do you think will win this Saturday's Cy-Hawk game?" Answer this week's Quick Poll on hometownpressia.com.

27/08/2025

Caring hearts of the community shone bright amidst a sorrowful day with an outpouring of love, support, and record-breaking generosity at the 12th annual Smoke on the Water event in Lynnville last Saturday.

Smoke on the Water representatives present a $52,000 check to the family of Carol Lukehart: Left to right, Jill Crawford, Darci Jansen, McKinley Fisk, Allen Newell, Kemper and Elly Lukehart, Monty Lukehart, Shaylin, Liam, and Mitchell Bryan, Sage Zylstra, and Alex Roseen. Caring hearts of the commun...

22/08/2025

The new school year is just a few days away for local children! We'd like to know, "What is your family most looking forward to as the new school year gets underway?" Answer our Quick Poll at hometownpressia.com.

22/08/2025

Character qualities strengthened in the livestock show ring often parallel important life lessons, and that is exactly what happened for 15-year-old Andrew Arkema, son of Darin and Anna Arkema of Sully, on his journey to exhibiting the Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Market Heifer at the Iowa State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 13.

Andrew Arkema and Ellie, the 2025 Iowa State Fair Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Market Heifer, are surrounded by their support crew and family after receiving the prestigious title on Aug. 13: From left, Evan Arkema, Beth, Tyler, and Chad Conover, Darin and Anna Arkema, Oklahoma livestock judge Dave Du...

20/08/2025

FOUND: This inner tube was found in North Ridge Estates on a windy day this month. Please stop by the Hometown Press to claim.

14/08/2025

The first phase of the new playground equipment by Sully Hometown Pride Committee was completed last week Tuesday through Friday for ages 2-5 at Sully Ballpark.

The new playground equipment designed for ages 2-5 is ready for fun and play at the Sully Ballpark. The area features a fire station playhouse, two police car spring riders, and a saddle spinner. The first phase of the new playground equipment by Sully Hometown Pride Committee was completed last wee...

11/08/2025

LifeServe Blood Center will be at Lynnville Friends Church FCC Building for the Lynnville and Sully Blood Drive tomorrow, Aug. 12. So, for this week's Quick Poll, we are wondering, "How often do you donate blood?" Answer on hometownpressia.com.

09/08/2025

After 10 years of organizing Fifth Quarters after Lynnville-Sully home football games, Rhonda Pool is on a quest to keep the fun tradition going at L-S and is looking for help for the 2025 season.

Rhonda Pool, faithful supporter of L-S students, is shown at a 2024 Fifth Quarter surrounded by the happy students. Pool is on a quest to keep the fun tradition going at L-S, and is looking for help for the 2025 season. A heart for youth and a desire to keep a positive tradition going has spurred Rh...