Yearly Archives: 2016

Capitol tour gives SCS students inside look at state gov’t

Capitol tour gives SCS students inside look at state gov’t
The Golden Dome of the Iowa State Capitol Building is a familiar sight when visiting Des Moines. But on Wednesday, Mar. 2, SCS seventh and eighth graders had the unique opportunity to see the phenomenal view from the dome looking out. The two SCS grades visited the capitol on Farm Bureau Day, specifically because Lauren Van...
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From the mission field: Ritter recalls most memorable experiences

From the mission field: Ritter recalls most memorable experiences
Editor’s Note: 2013 Lynnville-Sully graduate Lindsey Ritter is on staff with a Christian organization called Youth With A Mission (YWAM). Her travels have taken her to places such as New Zealand, the Solomon Islands, India, and the Islands of Vanuatu. Ritter is currently back in the U.S. and is fundraising for a return trip to...
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Six Little Hawks compete at Pee Wee State

Six Little Hawks compete at Pee Wee State
Six Little Hawks made the trek to Waterloo this past weekend to wrestle at Super Pee Wee State. A total of 900 kindergarten through second-grade students fought for spots on the podium. They weighed in on Friday, Mar. 4, and were placed in 32-man brackets. L-S kindergartner Jett Kramer (48 pounds) started the Hawks off on...
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State: PC boys shock Dike-New Hartford with 59-52 knock-off

The Pella Christian boys basketball team didn’t let their underdog status influence their play against the undefeated Dike-New Hartford Wolverines at state on Monday. In fact, the No. 8 seed Eagles stunned the No. 1 seed Dike (25-0) with a 59-52 victory in the state 2A quarterfinals. Heading into the state tournament, the PC boys had...
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Collinses kickstart new fitness, eating habits en route to healthy living

Collinses kickstart new fitness, eating habits en route to healthy living
Editor’s Note: The next several weeks will feature guest writers from the community who are filling in as Shelly Rankin is on maternity leave. Thanks, Sam, for filling in this week! It’s 3:07 a.m., and Sam Collins’ alarm clock is ringing out its shrill wake-up call. The 40-year-old mother of four doesn’t hit snooze, instead she...
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Pastor’s Pen – 3/10/16

By Jamie Bogaard, Lynnville Friends Church pastor March Madness is upon us. My family had a great time cheering for the Lynnville-Sully basketball teams as they journeyed through the tournaments. Both teams had great seasons, and both came oh so close to making it to the state tournament in Des Moines. Thousands of fans will flock...
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