Monthly Archives: May 2017

From the Kitchen with Sam Manatt

In the Manatt household, it is three cheers for the chili of this week’s cook, Sam Manatt. Her mom’s “slop,” however, doesn’t get similar accolades. “It’s a major comfort food, but I’m the only one who eats it in my household,” said Sam, who described the “slop” as a ground beef/cream cheese mixture topped with biscuits. Sam...
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New technology purchases, K-5 math curriculum approved by L-S Board

The Lynnville-Sully School Board met Monday, May 22, at 7 p.m. in the high school library. Board members Jer Schnell, Tammy Vos, Gerry Van Dyke, and Tim Dunsbergen were present. Superintendent Shane Ehresman, board secretary Karla DeCook, preK-8 principal Teri Bowlin, dean of students Shane Wheeler, and guest Faye Brand were also in attendance. Highlights of...
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Like father, like daughter: Gruvers hold L-S 400-m hurdles records

Every spring when the track season rolls around, freshman Abby Gruver has always been reminded by her dad of the track record he holds at Lynnville-Sully in the boys 400-m hurdles. Now she’ll be able to do the same thing to him. Abby has followed in the footsteps of her father, Doug Gruver of Sully, and...
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JH track season concludes, girls win conference title

Going out with a bang, the Lynnville-Sully junior high girls won the SICL Conference meet to conclude the season last Tuesday, May 9. The Hawks performed well at the meet at BGM. “We talked all year about going out and competing, and the girls did just that, winning the meet by over 40 points,” noted L-S Coach...
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Jansen, girls golf team advance to next round

After entering post-season play last week, the golf season continues for the L-S girls golf team and one lone L-S boys golfer. GIRLS REGIONAL MEET The Hawk girls are peaking at just the right time. They were at the regional semifinal at Sigourney Country Club on Monday, May 15, for what L-S Coach Justin Hagedorn called their...
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Drafahl recognized by Governor Branstad for academic excellence

Lynnville-Sully’s Jessica Drafahl, a senior, was recognized by Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds for outstanding academic achievement at the 15th Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony Apr. 30 at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines. The statewide program, sponsored by the Iowa Governor’s Office, Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), and its title sponsor the...
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Statebound: L-S girls place second, qualify six

Four points were all that separated the Lynnville-Sully girls track team from winning their state-qualifying meet at Belle Plaine last Thursday. The Hawks had an impressive night with 78 points total for second place out of 15 teams. The host Bears took the win with 82 points. The L-S girls will send six girls to...
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