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SIERA visits MarKar Farms Saturday

Twelve members of the Southeast Iowa English Riding Association (SIERA) visited MarKar Farms one mile south of Sully on Saturday morning, Apr. 16. SIERA is an educational and support group of 22 members for people (mostly women) who have horses, formerly had horses, or who are just interested in horses. Most of the members show...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 4/21/16

Well, it’s been about two weeks since I’ve returned to work. Turns out, TV never changes. I’ve been on a TV rant before, but why are we still naming storms and systems? Since when did we become such delicate flowers and have to name every mood swing Mother Nature has? Leave the poor woman alone....
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L-S Board approves contracts, resignations, new bus lease, graduate list

President Tim Dunsbergen called to order the regular meeting of the Lynnville-Sully School Board Apr. 18 after a public hearing. Guests included Beth Steenhoek, Jill Philby, Sara Rowe, Faye Brand, and Rita Maston. Board member Steph Young joined the meeting later in the evening. The agenda and consent agenda including the minutes of the Mar....
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Heart of Worship retreat draws biggest crowd yet

In this hectic world, it’s no secret women often bear the burden of a lot of stress. They wear many hats as working wives, mothers, and grandmothers. That’s why the Women’s Spring Retreat at Lynnville Heart of Worship this past Saturday was designed to encourage women in all stages of life. The event was a...
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Pastor’s Pen: Cast Your Burdens

By Jerry Morningstar, Sully Community Church pastor Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your burden on the Lord and He will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be greatly shaken.” Many of you have been to the Omaha zoo. It’s a fairly large zoo and covers quite a bit of land. However, there is a ski...
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Field trip fun includes The Electricity Tour, Teen Challenge

SCS third through sixth graders returned to school charged up from a day of learning and fun after a field trip to Des Moines on Tuesday, Apr. 12. First, the students attended the Doktor Kaboom Live Wire! The Electricity Tour presentation at the Civic Center in Des Moines. Doktor Kaboom, whose real name is David Epley, is...
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Fourth graders explore at Living History Farms

L-S fourth graders enjoyed a picture-perfect day to step back in time at Living History Farms on Wednesday, Apr. 13. The students were able to touch, play, and engage at two of the three working farm sites – Jessica Winegar’s 4B class visited the 1850 Pioneer Farm, and Denise Brillhart’s 4A class went to the...
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