Monthly Archives: August 2014

Mississippi Mission

Mississippi Mission
Twenty-five students from the FOCUS youth group of the Lynnville Friends Church recently dedicated a week of their summer vacation to serving others in and around Clarksdale, MS. Situated about an hour south of Memphis in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, Clarksdale is home to the Delta Blues Museum and other attractions. The city is...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 8/28/14

The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 8/28/14
With the first few days of school under everyone’s belts, let’s celebrate! That and because going back to school is hard to do, the Littles need another cookie in their lives.  Actually, maybe the adults need another cookie in their lives. Especially a simple one, and not only are they simple, but if I were...
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High school teacher’s lounge receives facelift

High school teacher’s lounge receives facelift
Lynnville-Sully staff members were pleasantly surprised when they arrived at school after summer break to find a completely renovated high school teacher’s lounge. The place where L-S staff members gather for a few minutes of respite during open periods of their day was in need of some “tender care.” Fresh paint, new decor, and a...
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Community generosity helps school district

Community generosity helps school district
Several local companies have stepped up and given monetary donations and other items to help kick off the 2014-2015 school year at Lynnville-Sully. Great Western Bank donated $500 towards the purchase of student planners for students in grades 3-12. John Krogstad, a financial consultant from Edward Jones in Pella, delivered a check for $125, which sponsored...
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Cruizin’ the Square

A 1957 red Bel Air Chevrolet received the most kernel votes at the Sully Night Out “Cruizin’ the Square” on Saturday evening, Aug. 23, with a large crowd in attendance. It won by one vote, 142-141. The classic Chevy car is owned by Jim and Marcia Parker of Grinnell. And the close second-place finisher? The...
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L-S Athletic Boosters kick off annual membership drive

With school starting, fall sports are in full swing. The Lynnville-Sully Athletic Boosters is in the midst of its annual membership drive. The L-S Athletic Boosters has an annual budget of $25,000, with 100 percent of the money used to support student athletes. From uniforms to equipment, the booster club is an extremely important group...
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Blue and Gold Scrimmages – Aug. 22

Blue and Gold Scrimmages – Aug. 22
“[Friday’s] scrimmage was a step in the right direction. We feel, as a team and coaching staff, that we are closer to being prepared for playing Van Buren on the 29th. We will be ready by then and are looking forward to another week of hard work and practice. The guys had fun [on Friday]...
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