Nick and Megan Cross of Pella are the parents of a son, Maddox Ryan, born Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. He weighed 9 pounds and measured 21.5 inches long. He was welcomed by a brother Brayden (3) and a sister Riley (1). Grandparents are Deb and Marty Cross of Newton and Mike and Sandy Ryan of...
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I-80 accident involves truck driving in reverse
Tuesday, Sept. 28, at approximately 1:21 p.m., Jasper County Deputies responded to a report of a semi tractor trailer driving in reverse near the 173 mile marker of Interstate 80. Prior to their arrival, additional callers reported the semi had collided with another vehicle and the driver of the semi appeared to have a medical...
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Community rides Hawk pride high during homecoming week
There’s no place like a Lynnville-Sully homecoming! Playing off the classic “Wizard of Oz” the L-S Student Council kicked off a week-long school spirit celebration for L-S Homecoming 2015 held Sept. 21-26. L-S students, staff, and proud supporters hopped on the theme of “Follow the Yellow and Blue Brick Road to Victory” and enjoyed a...
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SCS Hostess Supper raises over $17,000
Over 250 Christian education supporters gathered for great food, great fellowship, and a great time of giving at the annual Sully Christian School Hostess Supper held in the school’s gym on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Guests were greeted and enjoyed a hot chocolate bar upon arrival before Kevin Veenstra, SCS School Board President, invited guests to locate...
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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
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
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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