Yearly Archives: 2016

L-S XC: Gruver one spot shy of state qualification

Despite the all-out effort from the Lynnville-Sully cross-country runners at the state-qualifying meet last week, no Hawks will be advancing to the state level. Competitors needed to be in the top 15 to make it to state individually, and L-S freshman Abby Gruver was the closest to making it happen, coming up just one placement...
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Southeast Warren ends Hawk volleyball season

The Hawk volleyball team entered regional play with a long trek to Southeast Warren on Tuesday, Oct. 18, for the first round of regionals. The L-S girls couldn’t find their rhythm and lost three sets to none, ending both their six-match winning streak and the 2016 volleyball season. Game scores were 25-15, 25-18, and 25-23,...
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Update: Heatherly’s recipe makes the cut for top five finalists

Sully resident Carlos Heatherly learned last week that he is one of the top five finalists in the Milford Valley Recipe Contest. Heatherly’s story and recipe, Fly-a-way Chicken Casserole, were featured in the Sept. 29, 2016, issue of the “Hometown Press.” His original spin on the recipe landed him a spot in the top 10...
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From the Kitchen – Jodi Hansen

The Hansen family may be new to the Lynnville-Sully area, but they are already very involved in the school district. This week’s featured cook, Jodi, is married to her high school sweetheart, Chris. The couple graduated from BGM High School and the University of Northern Iowa. Chris also has a master’s degree from the University...
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Press INKlings: The unpredictable holiday is here

Because of the unknown, Halloween is the one of the most unpredictable holidays, often celebrated by both adults and children. The element of surprise makes it fun; who is the person in the costume is often the most unpredictable part of a trick or treating event. But even if you have been celebrating it since...
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Letter to the editor: Supports voting for Greg Heartsill

To the Editor: While countless hours have been spent focusing on the presidential race, our voting decisions regarding our local elected officials affect our day-to-day lives much more - particularly in funding for public education, as it affects numerous citizens both as parents and as taxpayers. While practicing as a school business official for more than...
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