Iowa Connections Academy, an online public school serving students in grades K-12 across Iowa, graduated 30 seniors on Saturday, May 16, in West Des Moines. Jennifer Van Maanen, of Lynnville, was among the graduates. Her parents are Arlyn and Julie Van Maanen.
Now completing its third year of providing high-quality, personalized online education, IACA currently serves...
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Part 3: Walter Sylvester reports on Cambodia
Walter Sylvester of Lynnville took an extended mission trip to Southeast Asia, including Cambodia and Thailand, Apr. 27-May 11. He visited a number of missionaries in the area and did a few tourist things also. “I hope to share with you a few experiences and maybe stretch your thought patterns with some of my observations,”...
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Pastor’s Pen 6-4-15
Baseball/softball season is in “full swing!” The bleachers are filled with families and spectators who come to cheer for their team. Emotions are “all over the board,” depending upon the situation. When the umpire makes a questionable call, people verbally disagree. Recently, I read a sign on the back stop of a ball diamond, which...
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ACTS volunteers go hands-on at The Harvest House
Over 140 volunteers gathered to participate in A Call to Serve Ministries’ annual Service Surge in Sully, Chariton, Knoxville, Pella, and Prairie City in Iowa and Teshie, Ghana, Africa, on Saturday May 16.
“This year, we were pleased for the first time to partner with the communities of Prairie City and Sully,” said Joe Vos, ACTS...
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Hawk boys go 2-1 in first week of action
OPENING WEEK
After one week of play for the Lynnville-Sully boys team, many highlights were created. Jake Brand threw seven strikeouts against Keota, Colo-Nesco was defeated by 11 points, and the Hawks’game at Iowa Valley displayed characteristics that this year would be a good year. Although the weather for the opening week was not very cooperative,...
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L-S softball girls off to a hot start this season
Season Opener
The Lynnville-Sully girls softball team made a statement the night of Tuesday, May 26, as they defeated Sigourney, 11-2. The game was highlighted by pitcher Madison Rasmusson throwing nine strikeouts, as well as runs scored by multiple players.
“It was good to get our first game under our belts. Sigourney is a big conference rival...
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L-S staff enjoys appreciation breakfast
The Hometown Press celebrated the end of a successful school year with Lynnville-Sully staff members by hosting an appreciation luncheon on Thursday, May 28.
Superintendent Shane Ehresman opened the luncheon by sharing 2014-2015 school and student achievements. Staff members then enjoyed a delicious BBQ meal catered by Prime Country BBQ and Catering.
Faye Brand, 1997 L-S alum and...
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