Monthly Archives: September 2015

Janco’s ribbon cutting inaugurates new facility

Janco’s ribbon cutting inaugurates new facility
After months of planning and changed plans due to a fire on Jan. 30, 2014, Janco Industries, Inc., including Handy Industries purchased in 2010, held an open house for the public on Sept. 25 and a private ribbon cutting on Sept. 28. Over 175 people attended the open house and refreshments Friday afternoon. Iowa Governor Terry...
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Hawks upset No. 7-ranked Braves in soggy battle

Hawks upset No. 7-ranked Braves in soggy battle
Facing the seventh-ranked Montezuma Braves along with downpours and soggy and muddy field conditions didn't intimidate the Lynnville-Sully varsity football team last Friday night. After a delayed start due to weather, diehard Hawk and Brave fans sported the ponchos and umbrellas to watch the district rivals battle it out on the football field in Sully....
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Ag day educates, entertains fifth graders

Ag day educates, entertains fifth graders
A rainy morning on Thursday, Sept. 17, did not dampen the intentions of L-S FFA students and Mr. Brian Lowry, agriculture instructor and FFA advisor. The group spearheaded the second annual FFA Ag Day for fifth graders at the Sully Ballpark, providing important lessons on farm safety. The skies cleared just in time for the multi-hour interactive...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 9/24/15

The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 9/24/15
This week’s article comes straight from the blog to a paper near you! Now sit down, and we hope you enjoy every delicious bite! Fall, fall, fall, guys! It’s heeeeeeere!! As if pumpkin brews, pumpkin frappes, pumpkin lattes, pumpkin breads, and pumpkin desserts haven’t been thrown in your face enough already to make that point abundantly clear, we just...
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School-to-work program tests waters of potential career paths

School-to-work program tests waters of potential career paths
Lynnville-Sully’s school-to-work program has tripled in size in its second year of existence. The course, designed for high school seniors, allows the students to explore potential careers through internships at local businesses. This year, the class has six students enrolled in the program, compared to two students who participated in the inaugural year. Mrs. Sara Rowe,...
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Dunsbergen elected L-S School Board President, Squires named head wrestling coach

The Lynnville-Sully School Board held its annual meeting on Monday, Sept. 21, in the high school library. Outgoing school board member John Terpstra called the meeting to order. Guests included Beth Steenhoek, Faye Brand, and Rita Maston. There was no treasurer’s report to approve. L-S Board Secretary Karla De Cook shared the official election results:...
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Several local city council positions will be filled by write-in on Nov. 3

The deadline to file nomination papers for the mayor and city council positions to be filled at the Nov. 3 election was Sept. 17 with several positions without a candidate. Lynnville Mayor position to be filled by write-in In Lynnville, no one filed to fill the mayor position currently held by Kelly Bryan, who is not seeking...
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