Monthly Archives: November 2015

Capitol trip enriches fifth graders’ studies of Iowa

Capitol trip enriches fifth graders’ studies of Iowa
The Iowa Guidebook has been a staple of the fifth-grade social studies class for decades. Mrs. Lisa Foster, fifth-grade teacher leading social studies for both classes, inherited the project when she started at L-S 18 years ago. Foster has made a few modifications, but the basic premise remains the same as it did 30-plus years...
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Thirteen girls on cheerleading squad help Hawk spirit soar

Thirteen girls on cheerleading squad help Hawk spirit soar
Through disappointing defeats and thrilling victories, the Lynnville-Sully cheerleaders have been some of the football team’s biggest supporters from the sidelines this fall. Their cheers, stunts, and positive attitudes have all focused on keeping Hawk spirit high throughout the past three months. Coached by Janelle Maasdam, the 13-member team is the most Maasdam has had on...
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Thousands of Dutch letters rolled in 13.5 hours

Thousands of Dutch letters rolled in 13.5 hours
Daunting tasks are often made easier when tackled as a team, as seen at SCS last week. It took the willing hands of young and old alike to make the second Dutch Letter Marathon a success. The school makes and sells Dutch letters – flaky pastries filled with almond paste and topped with crunchy sugar –...
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Sealed with a kick: Engle’s field goal advances Hawks to state quarterfinal

Sealed with a kick: Engle’s field goal advances Hawks to state quarterfinal
The Lynnville-Sully football team’s post-season train easily could have been derailed on Monday, Nov. 2, as they took on No. 8-ranked Winfield-Mount Union – who boasted an undefeated 10-0 record and the home field advantage. But the mighty Hawks were determined and soared to a second-round playoff victory with senior Noah Engle's field goal with...
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Sully, Lynnville Election Results

Sully Mayor Brent Vander Molen was successful in his unopposed bid for re-election to his second term, according to uncertified election tallies released Tuesday night by the Jasper County Auditor's Office. The only incumbent on the ballot, Jeff Brummel was elected. Current council member Brad Rozendaal was elected by write-in. To fill an unexpired two-year...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 11/5/15

Is it sad that I will be 30 and my sole goal in life right now is to make it a week without needing to go to my parents’ for something? Whether it’s the kitchen remod, the mama’s pantry, the sitter services, or to borrow some black boots? This got me thinking. I need to be...
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FFA 2015 harvest wraps up

Several Lynnville-Sully FFA members recently completed harvesting 35 acres of soybeans on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the FFA Land Lab located near Searsboro. Under the leadership of FFA advisor and agriculture teacher Mr. Brian Lowry, several FFA members partnered with generous community volunteers to complete the 2015 harvest. [caption id="attachment_516535" align="alignright" width="300"]Members... </div> <a href=Read more