Yearly Archives: 2015

L-S soundly defeats district rival North Mahaska

L-S soundly defeats district rival North Mahaska
No matter the sport, the local rivalry between the North Mahaska Warhawks and the Lynnville-Sully Hawks is fierce, and last Friday night, Oct. 16, in New Sharon, was no different. Bragging rights for this year's varsity football matchup went to the L-S Hawks, soaring over the Warhawks, 39-6. "Beating a rival is always a goal, and...
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Hometown history: L-S third graders travel back in time

Hometown history: L-S third graders travel back in time
Lynnville-Sully third graders soaked up our community’s storied past and rich heritage during the school’s first field trip to the Wagaman Mill and Museum, located on the banks of the North Skunk River in Lynnville, on Thursday, Oct. 15. The field trip was coordinated by the Jasper County Conservation Board and the Lynnville Historical Society. In...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 10/22/15

The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 10/22/15
This week’s article is a little untraditional! I don’t do this often, but when I do, you can be sure it’s completely worth the read! Have no fear, there will be a recipe, but that’s not the focus of this article. Actually, let’s do the recipe first a second. Then we’ll get to the meat...
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Donations needed to complete stage/shelter in Sully Central Park

Donations needed to complete stage/shelter in Sully Central Park
The Sully town square’s new look is nearly complete with a new multi-purpose court, new playground equipment, new sidewalks, the Jasper County Freedom Rock honoring our veterans, and most recently, the new multi-function stage/shelter. Although the City of Sully has played a role, these improvements are the direct result of the generosity of many individuals and...
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Ritter heads to cyclone-damaged Tanna Island with YWAM

Ritter heads to cyclone-damaged Tanna Island with YWAM
Spending a month and a half on a tropical island doesn’t sound too bad. But soaking up the rays and relaxing on the beach won’t be the focus of Lindsey Ritter and her YWAM (Youth With A Mission) team. She and four others will be serving on the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu. More specifically,...
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Pastor’s Pen: Welcome home – 10/22/15

“Welcome home!” My family has heard this phrase plenty of times the past couple of months. We left Iowa 18 years ago to pursue a call in youth ministry. Our time away included two stops in Indiana and one stop in Michigan before we ended up back here in Iowa. Much has changed in the time...
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Fire prevention fun prepares students for what-ifs

Fire prevention fun prepares students for what-ifs
Escaping from a smoke-filled house, dialing 9-1-1, remembering to stop, drop, and roll – all were topics taught to students in grades K-4 earlier this week. Firefighters from Sully, Lynnville, and Searsboro took time from their busy days to bring these important lessons to SCS, using their own equipment and gear as well as the...
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