Coach Mike Parkinson and the L-S football team did something a little bit different this year in the-off season. Those who want to be on the 2017 Hawk Football team had a signing day on Wednesday night, Apr. 26, to sign their name to play for the Hawks next fall.
The football team has never done...
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L-S School Board approves 3.86% total package increase
In a special school board meeting on Tuesday, May 2, the Lynnville-Sully Community School District Board of Education approved the negotiated agreement with the Professional Educators of Lynnville-Sully (PELS) for the 2017-18 school year. The 3.86 percent total package increase is the second-highest increase in the last five years and ranks highest among surrounding schools.
The...
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Pella Christian senior places ninth at Drake Relays
Elizabeth Van Manen, daughter of Lonnie and Amy Van Manen of rural Sully, is making the most of her last high school oppor-tunities as a senior at Pella Christian High School. Van Manen’s 120’ 2” discus throw at the 108th Drake Relays on Thursday, Apr. 27, added another accomplishment in her successful high school athletic...
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Van Zante family follows their hearts to the Philippines
Landon and Jana Van Zante of Sully have felt the calling of adoption on their hearts for several years. Even before the couple was married, Landon expressed his desire to adopt, but Jana admits to being hesitant. It wasn’t until years later after reading Jennie Allen’s book “Anything” that Jana’s outlook on life and her walk...
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March group camps in Searsboro, Sully, Reasnor last week
Climate Justice Unity March with about 25 participants tent camped in Searsboro on Monday night, Apr. 24; in Sully on Tuesday night, Apr. 25; and in Reasnor on Wednesday night, Apr. 26, enroute to a march at the Iowa State Capitol from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Apr. 29.
The eight-day, 80-mile walk left Little Creek Camp...
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Special L-S school board meeting
The Lynnville-Sully School Board of Directors held a special board meeting on Tuesday, May 2, at 7:45 a.m. in the high school library. Guests included Lisa Foster, Gelene Evans, Joel Vos, Brian Lowry, Sara Rowe, and Faye Brand. School board members Tim Dunsbergen, Gerry Van Dyke, and Steph Young joined via speaker phone.
In Dunsbergen's absence,...
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Press INKlings: Could you pass a citizenship test?
Citizenship is defined as the character of an individual viewed as a member of society; behavior in terms of the duties, obligations, and functions of a citizen; the state of being vested with the rights, privileges, and duties of a citizen. The definition of a citizen is a native or naturalized member of a state...
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