Monthly Archives: October 2015

L-S volleyball team falls to No. 9 IV in three-set season ender

L-S volleyball team falls to No. 9 IV in three-set season ender
Facing the No. 9 team in Class 1A for the second time in just over a week, the Lynnville-Sully volleyball team knew what they were up against in their first regional match on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Unfortunately, the Hawks were unable to gain much ground against 22-8 Iowa Valley and fell in three sets: 25-7,...
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Hawks secure playoff spot with win over BP

The stakes were high on the football field last Friday, Oct. 25. Three Class A, District 7 teams were vying for the two remaining tickets into the playoffs, and Lynnville-Sully was bent on being a qualifying team. The Hawks’ determination paid off with a 34-8 victory over Belle Plaine in their last home game of...
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Remember When – 10/29/15

35 years ago (1980) The Lynnville-Sully School Board proposed a BA base salary of $11,650. Shelly Jansen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Jansen of rural Lynnville, was crowned L-S FFA Chapter Sweetheart. The Sully Christian girls finished their softball season with a perfect 3-0 record after defeating Oskaloosa 13-12, Pella 7-4, and Peoria 14-11. In the final...
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Press INKlings: J is not in the periodic table of elements

If you think you know everything, consider these. The average person's left hand does 56 percent of the typing. The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket. The winter of 1932 was so cold Niagara Falls froze completely solid. The words “racecar,” “kayak,” and “level” are the...
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Avery Frances

Ryan and Frances Lewis of Bakersfield, CA, are the proud parents of a daughter, Avery Frances Lewis, born Aug. 24, 2015, at 5:32 p.m. in Bakersfield, CA. Avery weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Avery was welcomed home by her big sister Brooklyn, 2 Grandparents are Glenn and Cris Lewis of...
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Diem Lee

Diem Lee Driftmier was born at 5:17 p.m. on Oct. 21, 2015, weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces and measuring 21 inches long. Her parents are Clint and Daira Driftmier of Norwalk. Her sibling is Kyler Driftmier, two years old. Grandparents are Susan Hoegh of Sully, Rod Hoegh of Urbandale, and Steve and Tammie Driftmier of...
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Jett James

Jett James McEwen weighed 8 pounds 15.6 ounces and measured 21.5 inches when he was born at 5:34 p.m. on Oct. 24, 2015. His parents are Eric and Erin McEwen of Traer. His brother is Drake, age 2. Grandparents are Jane and the late Neal McMahon of Newton and Gary and Linda McEwen of Eldora....
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