The 2016 Iowa Democratic and Republican Party Precinct Caucuses will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1, all across Iowa. Caucus attendees will declare their Presidential preference, elect local party leadership, and discuss issues important to them.
Local Jasper County Democratic Caucuses will be at Lynnville City Hall for residents of Elk Creek and...
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L-S elementary cheer clinic wows crowd
With two practices under their belt, 19 future cheerleaders from Lynnville-Sully and Sully Christian Schools wowed the crowd during halftime of the Jan. 12 girls basketball game.
The cheer clinic was hosted by high school football, basketball, and wrestling cheerleaders and their coaches, Janelle Maasdam and Lynn Dunsbergen. The high school cheerleaders taught the spirited girls...
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Cody Graham shows off slithery second-grade guest
Mrs. Cindy Gibbs, second-grade teacher, has welcomed many things into her classroom thanks to her adventurous students over the years. Puppies, kittens, guinea pigs, hamsters, and hedgehogs have all made appearances as memorable show-and-tell guests. Friday, Jan. 15, Gibbs chalked up a first in her teaching career when her animal-loving second-grader Cody Graham brought in...
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Huyser’s sharp shooting earns him and the LSCEF $1,000
Alex Huyser of Sully drained four shots in 30 seconds during the Hawk Half-Minute Challenge at the Jan. 12 Lynnville-Sully basketball game to get the home crowd on their feet, whooping and hollering. The fast, sharp-shooting feat netted the former L-S basketball player $1,000. The contest was sponsored by Albert Terpstra and the Lynnville-Sully Community...
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Sheriff Halferty seeks reelection
John R. Halferty has announced his intention to seek his second term as Jasper County Sheriff at the November election this year.
“I have been honored to serve as your sheriff,” Halferty said. “During my first term, I was fortunate to have an outstanding team of staff members who handle day-to-day operations and emergency services in...
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L-S Board approves Instructional Support Levy renewal
The Lynnville-Sully School Board met at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 18, for an Instructional Support Levy (ISL) public hearing followed by the regular board meeting. Present were board members Tim Dunsbergen, Duane Rozendaal, Tammy Vos, Steph Young, Mikayla Smith, L-S Superintendent Shane Ehresman, L-S PreK-8 Principal Teri Bowlin, technology director and dean of students...
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Pastor’s Pen: Pledged!
By Tom Pool, Lynnville Heart of Worship pastor
Have you ever made a vow or pledge where you promised your dedication to someone or something? We can think of hundreds of opportunities of commitment where we promise to fulfill to the best of our ability. What are your goals for 2016? Whatever it may be, the...
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