Monthly Archives: September 2015

Three local farms recognized as Century Farms at Iowa State Fair

Three local farms recognized as Century Farms at Iowa State Fair
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey recognized Century and Heritage Farm families during a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair again this year. To qualify, a family must have owned at least 40 acres for 100 years or more in the case of Century Farms and 150 years or more for a Heritage Farm. This year,...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 9/10/15

The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 9/10/15
Hello, once again, you splendid Spooners! I really want to make a meatloaf. Maybe it was because my sister made a meatloaf freezer meal this weekend. Maybe it’s because it sounds so simply comforting. And simple. And comforting. I said that already. [caption id="attachment_488167" align="alignright" width="300"]The finished pizza. The finished...
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Pastor’s Pen: Account Balance

How is your account balance? No, I don’t mean the worldly financial balance, but your “Trust in God” account? Psalm 56:3-4 says, “When I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid.” Sarah Young, in her devotional “Jesus Calling,” puts it this...
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Transitional kindergarten up and running at SCS

Transitional kindergarten up and running at SCS
A new transitional kindergarten (TK) program is being offered for the first time at SCS this school year. Meant to bridge the gap between preschool and kindergarten, TK is set up for young five-year-olds to help them achieve the skills needed for the regular kindergarten classroom. The program is meant for the child who – often...
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First Woodland Cemetery Walk Sunday

The Lynnville-Sully Speech and Drama students are teaming up with the Lynnville Historical Society to bring the first Woodland Cemetery Walk on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 2-4 p.m. near Old Settlers Park in Lynnville. Attendees will take a stroll through history and hear about the lives of prominent Lynnville citizens of the past, played by...
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Community invited to All In! event

Ron Gruber, a former motorcycle gang member and prison inmate, will share his life story at an All In! community event on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Sully Ballpark. All community members are invited to listen to this man’s message targeted to teenagers and older. Live music and free food and drink...
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L-S runners battle heat, tough competition at W’burg, Pella

L-S runners battle heat, tough competition at W’burg, Pella
There was no easing into the season for the Lynnville-Sully cross-country team last week. Hot temps and tough competition gave them a challenge right from the get-go as they opened the season last week. The L-S runners were at Williamsburg on Tuesday, Sept. 1. This was the first time L-S has competed at the invitational, and...
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