Monthly Archives: October 2017

Barbara Snodgrass, 59

Barbara Snodgrass, 59, of Sully passed away Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, at Pella Regional Health Center. Visitation starts at 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, at Garden Chapel Funeral Home in Pella with the family present 5-7 p.m. The memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Sully Community Church. Memorials...
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Local couple preserves memories, one gravestone at a time

Inside the gates of historic Swan Cemetery, a two-acre patch of land nestled at the junction of two quiet country roads just north of Sully, are the burial sites of some of the area’s earliest settlers. Tombstones dating all the way back to the 1850s mark the resting places of people whose lives were undoubtedly...
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Local communities offer Fall family fun

The crisp air and colorful, falling leaves mean Fall is officially here following a lengthy span of above-average temperatures. Several family-friendly events have been planned by local communities and organizations. Mark your calendars and plan to attend! Fall Festival The Lynnville Library is hosting its fourth annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 28. The event is will...
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L-S girls one point shy of first at SICL XC meet

The Hawks cross-country team had an opportunity to show the conference and community what they have been preparing for all season at the 2017 SICL Conference Meet on Thursday, Oct. 12. “Each year, our conference meet is one we highlight on our schedule, one we prepare for all season and make as our goal to have...
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Hawk VB takes fifth in SICL Tournament

Four conference teams took to the court in Sully last Thursday, Oct. 12, with sights set on earning fifth place in the SICL. The Hawks hosted the event, and there were a total of three matches played. When the games were finally over at 10:30 that night, the Hawks were on top after beating North...
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Unusual forfeit creates bye week for No. 1-ranked L-S

Contributions by Sage Zylstra and Elijah Collins L-S Newspaper Students The Lynnville-Sully football team has a lot to be excited about. The Hawks are currently rated No. 1 in Class A, according to the Radio Iowa High School Football Poll. They earned the title of outright district champions for the first time since 2003, and they have...
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Dunsbergens thankful for support at Saturday benefit

Donations are still coming in for the Bruce and Lynn Dunsbergen family of Sully following the benefit last Saturday hosted by the Sully Lions Club. Around 400 community members came out to support the family at the fundraiser held at Sully First Reformed Church. Money raised at the benefit will go toward medical costs from when...
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