October is National Fire Prevention Month, a time when we should all be aware of ways to help learn fire safety and prevention. It’s also the perfect time to thank the people dedicated to keeping our communities safe and who are the first on scene when help is needed. THANK YOU to all the volunteers...
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Duke recovers from injury to win Principal 5K Road Race
For many, a severely herniated disc would be a justified cause to give up competitive running. But for Susie (Gray) Duke, her herniated disc was a challenge to overcome. And that she did; after months of recovery, she proved herself to still be an outstanding runner by being the first female to finish the Principal...
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Collins-Maxwell cuts off L-S in volleyball regionals
The Hawk volleyball team had the home-court advantage for the first-round regional game on Tuesday, Oct. 17. But, the Collins-Maxwell Spartans proved to be a challenge and won the match in three sets, 25-16, 25-13, and 25-13.
“Unfortunately, the girls weren't on the same page at the same times on Tuesday night,” noted L-S Coach Jayme...
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L-S cross-country: Shaver is state-bound
Lynnville-Sully’s Mary Kate Shaver is headed to state after edging herself into the top 15 at the state-qualifying meet in Ottumwa last Thursday, Oct. 19. The senior also helped lead the girl’s team to a solid fifth-place finish out of 11.
Shaver got out with the top 10 early in the race, crossing the one-mile mark...
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No. 1-ranked L-S completes 8-0 regular season
For the first time in 18 years, the Hawk football team finished the regular season undefeated. That’s after Lynnville-Sully shut out traditional rival Montezuma, 40-0, on the road last Friday, Oct. 20.
“Friday night's win was a historic way to finish our regular season,” said L-S Coach Mike Parkinson. “We challenged our players to end it...
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Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen – 10/26/17
There’s still time to celebrate National Pork Month & National Candy Corn Day!
As we conclude the last full week in October, there is still time to celebrate food in October! First, National Pork Month comes to my mind as we have been selling hogs this month. Last week, I had the opportunity to share the...
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Hunter James
Matt and Megan Ross of Sully are the parents of a son, Hunter James Ross. He was born Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces, and measuring 21 inches long. His brother is Beckett, 17 months old. Matt and Megan Ross of Sully are the parents of a son, Hunter James Ross. He...
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