Lynnville-Sully’s prom was an evening of elegance and enchantment that drew 130 juniors, seniors, and their dates dressed in beautiful gowns and tuxes on Saturday, Apr. 21.
Prom prep started early in the day for attendees who gathered with groups of friends and classmates hours before the main event for pictures and then cruised around the...
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Nine seek Jasper County Board of Supervisors posts, no opposition for three other county positions
Three incumbents with positions in the Jasper County Courthouse in Newton are unopposed in the upcoming November election: Recorder Denise Allan of Newton, attorney Michael K. Jacobsen of Newton, and treasurer Doug Bishop of Baxter.
Nine candidates (four Democrats and five Republicans) for the Jasper County Board of Supervisors will have to be narrowed down to...
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Sully household survey underway for grant application
To finance a major sewer project, the City of Sully is working to obtain funding through grants that will reduce the amount the citizens of Sully will need to pay back by increased sewer bills. One possible funding source is a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for $300,000 that will not have to be paid...
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Boston dreams become reality for Vander Leest
For self-described “running nerd” Alexa Vander Leest, competing in the 2018 Boston Marathon was a “dream come true” on Monday, Apr. 16. That says a lot about how much the race meant to the 22-year-old, considering conditions on race day were downright miserable.
As if running 26.2 miles wasn’t enough of a challenge, participants in the...
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Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen – Simple recipes for long spring days
Spring is finally in the air! The positive thing with the extended winter weather is it has provided me with some much needed time to finish some inside projects. This time of year, it is always great to have some quick recipes in mind. Asparagus Gravy and Hershey Brownies both come in handy after a...
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L-S girls brings home gold at BGM in busy week
The long-awaited arrival of spring weather has been good for the Lynnville-Sully girls track team as the Hawks were able to fit in three meets over the past week. Becoming more comfortable in a competitive setting, the Hawks brought home bronze at Montezuma last Tuesday, Apr. 17, and won gold at BGM on Friday, Apr....
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L-S golf individuals see improvement, Van Maanen medals at home
A week with two home meets proved to create progress among the young Hawk golfers. Despite weak team scores, individual improvement was evident throughout the week as L-S used home course knowledge to their advantage.
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L-S GIRLS
The sun was shining on Tuesday, Apr. 17, making it a nice night for L-S to host...