Thought: Scandinavian saying, “Faith is a bird that feels dawn breaking and sings while it is still dark.”
Readings from Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
A kindergarten teacher gave her class a show and tell assignment. Each student was instructed to bring an object to share with the class that represented his or her religion.
On the day the assignment...
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Concerned parents attend L-S School Board meeting Monday
The Lynnville-Sully Board of Education met in regular session in the high school library on Monday, Jan. 19, with all members and administrators present.
Lorie Van Soelen was acting board secretary in Karla De Cook’s absence.
Guests included ChyAnne Huyser, Shawn Huyser, Shawna Tice, Rita Maston, Steve Squires, Heidi Squires, Jerry Morningstar, Christine Morningstar, Stacey Nikkel, Jared...
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Gannon Charles
Trent and Stacey Sikkema of Pella are parents of a son, Gannon Charles, born Dec. 30, 2014. Gannon weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces and was 21 inches long.
Grandparents are Lori De Joode of Pella, Bryan De Joode of Indianola, and Randy and Tami Sikkema of Pella.
Great-grandparents are Ed and Eunice De Joode of Pella, Mavis...
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New L-S signage fosters school, community pride
The front entrance of the high school received a facelift Jan. 16 with the addition of Lynnville-Sully Hawks signage. The school district worked with Cory Brand, 2000 L-S alum and owner of Co-Line Graphics, on several different designs before choosing one with a steel finish, a look purposely selected to symbolize the major role of metal...
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L-S grapplers go 2-1 at BGM, take fourth at Wayne
Lynnville-Sully grapplers went on the road twice last week as they sought out area competition.
2-1 AT BGM
At a quad at BGM on Thursday, Jan. 15, L-S finished with a 2-1 team record after beating BGM and Tri-County/Montezuma and falling to English Valleys. Junior Shannon Dunsbergen led the Hawks, ending the night with three pins at 285...
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L-S girls ‘dig deep’ to overcome Bravettes’ tough defense
The Lynnville-Sully girls basketball team traveled to Montezuma on Friday, Jan. 16, to take on the Bravettes. Based on each team's record and the earlier match-up this season, the game was not predicted to be close. But, a very scrappy Montezuma team showed up to play and challenged the 12-0 L-S Hawks in a 50-42...
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Montezuma’s three-point shooting too much for L-S boys
In their second match-up of the season, the L-S boys basketball team knew the Montezuma Braves could connect from behind the three-point arc. In their first meeting back at the beginning of December, the Braves netted eight three-pointers on the Hawks’ court. Being on their home court last Friday night, Jan. 16, the Braves wowed...
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