Yearly Archives: 2016

Diamond Trail Golf Club offering new student pass this summer

Diamond Trail Golf Club offering new student pass this summer
Hoping to draw in younger people for the life-long game of golf, the Diamond Trail Golf Club (DTGC) in Lynnville is offering student passes for the first time. The $150 passes will give students ages 14-23 unlimited play throughout the summer months. On behalf of the DTGC Board, Sully resident Brad Zegers said they feel offering...
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Classic car club tours through area

Classic car club tours through area
Members of the Brooklyn Cruisers toured through the area Sunday, Apr. 24. About 70 people with 30-40 cars left Brooklyn, drove through the Diamond Lake area, and stopped by the Wagaman Mill Museum in Lynnville. They also stopped to see the Jasper County Freedom Rock in the Sully Central Park, ate lunch in Pella, and...
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L-S approves nicotine-free campus

Last month, the Lynnville-Sully School Board unanimously passed a nicotine-free policy for all school district property. “We applaud the Lynnville-Sully Community School District. It’s clear they’re committed to the health and well-being of their students, staff, and visitors. Designating their campus as tobacco- and nicotine-free protects individuals from the harmful effects of second-hand and third-hand smoke,...
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Pre-graduation banquet honors eighth graders

Pre-graduation banquet honors eighth graders
As is tradition, a banquet was held to honor the graduating SCS eighth graders last Thursday, Apr. 14. Instead of the usual school setting, this year’s banquet took place at the beautiful farm resort Stony Point near Reasnor. The five members of the Class of 2016 are Cheyanne Collins, daughter of Duane and Joni Collins; Sierra...
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After two-weeks off, L-S girls back in action at PC, home

After two-weeks off, L-S girls back in action at PC, home
Due to weather cancellations, the Lynnville-Sully girls went without competitions for two weeks, finally breaking the streak with the Pella Christian Invitational on Tuesday, Apr. 12. The Hawks placed seventh as a team with 48 points out of the eight teams at the meet, and Pella High won the meet. “We showed some rust, especially early...
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SIERA visits MarKar Farms Saturday

SIERA visits MarKar Farms Saturday
Twelve members of the Southeast Iowa English Riding Association (SIERA) visited MarKar Farms one mile south of Sully on Saturday morning, Apr. 16. SIERA is an educational and support group of 22 members for people (mostly women) who have horses, formerly had horses, or who are just interested in horses. Most of the members show...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 4/21/16

Well, it’s been about two weeks since I’ve returned to work. Turns out, TV never changes. I’ve been on a TV rant before, but why are we still naming storms and systems? Since when did we become such delicate flowers and have to name every mood swing Mother Nature has? Leave the poor woman alone....
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