Yearly Archives: 2015

Sully Christian School names interim administrator

Sully Christian School names interim administrator
The Sully Christian School Board recently announced the hiring of an interim administrator for the 2015-16 school year. Jim Warden, a veteran in Christian education, will take over the administrative duties and teach junior high classes. Warden has over 30 years of education experience, including stints in Canada, Pennsylvania, and most recently, at Peoria Christian School...
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Alliant Energy project nears completion

With the replacement of electrical poles complete, Alliant Energy crews are now focusing on the next step of a $1.5 million project that originated in 2012. Crews are in the process of stringing new power lines and expect the project, which includes power lines running from I-80 to Sully, to be complete in September. Justin Foss,...
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L-S Softball Wrap Up

L-S Softball Wrap Up
With the conclusion of the 2015 softball season, the Hawk girls have added numerous accomplishments to Lynnville-Sully’s history. The girls won the conference title for the third straight year of undefeated conference records. Also, this year’s group of five seniors had the opportunity to compete at the state tournament three to four years in their...
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Kitchen column: Fond memories, life lessons gained through 4-H

Kitchen column: Fond memories, life lessons gained through 4-H
By Julie Van Manen Editors note: Julie Van Manen is graciously filling in for Shelly this week. Look for the return of The Wooden Spoon in a future issue. The weeks between the Jasper County Fair and the Iowa State Fair find me playing catch up with some garden produce while reflecting on the memories of many...
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Hail fell south of the area

Hail fell south of the area
When a cold front came through the local area early Sunday evening, Aug. 2, some areas in and around Pella received hail. Shown is a hail stone in relation to the size of a quarter, which fell at the home of Travis Albers, Sully First Reformed Church youth director who lives five miles northwest of...
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Van Manen family’s sweet corn nourishes thousands statewide

Van Manen family’s sweet corn nourishes thousands statewide
The summertime staple that graces the dinner table of so many this time of year has also been enjoyed by those less fortunate, thanks to the Kevin and Julie Van Manen family of rural Kellogg. Before the storms rolled in early Tuesday morning, July 28, more than 30 people harvested 24,000 ears of sweet corn from...
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Special Lynnville-Sully School Board meeting held Tuesday

The Lynnville-Sully School Board held a special meeting at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Present were board members Tim Dunsbergen, Duane Rozendaal, and Matt Zylstra; Karla De Cook, Shane Ehresman, and Margaret Vander Weerdt. Board members absent were Jer Schnell and John Terpstra. Two contracts were approved. Ryan Kahler will be the day custodian from...
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