Thirteen years of hard work and accomplishments in and out of the classroom were celebrated for the Lynnville-Sully Class of 2018 during commencement exercises on Saturday evening, May 19.
Family and friends filled the L-S gym for the 35 graduates who walked across the stage to receive their high school diplomas. The much-anticipated event was made more interesting...
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Steve and Linda Russell, 2018 L-S Citizens of the Year
Steve and Linda Russell of rural Searsboro were honored with the 2018 Lynnville-Sully Citizen of the Year award during commencement exercises on Saturday, May 19. Since 1986, the L-S Community School Board of Education has recognized a Citizen of the Year as someone who has made a significant contribution to the school and its students.
Steve...
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Business spotlight: BEHIND THE LENS-Alexa Karen Photography & Design, capturing beauty in authentic moments
What used to be a “side gig” and “part-time job” for Alexa Vander Leest has now turned into her full-time profession. And the 2014 Lynnville-Sully graduate says she loves being able to finally focus full time on her business, Alexa Karen Photography & Design.
The oldest daughter of Troy and Michelle Vander Leest, Alexa has currently...
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Farm to Table: Celebrate May Beef Month
Last month at this time, whoever would have thought we would have corn sprouting out of the ground by now? In addition to growing crops, gardens, and yards, this weather has also been good for attending ball games and track and golf meets. May is a busy month, and sometimes it is hard to keep...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers May 24, 2018
I didn’t have much excitement this past week.
One strange thing that happened was a huge fly entered my home. I am talking huge. It was the size of a bumblebee and roared like a 727.
My wife did battle with the creature for 20 minutes. He had lots of stamina because he would not land. She...
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Doug Bakker, 54
Douglas Kent Bakker, 54, of Grand Rapids, MI, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, May 21, 2018, after a 6-1/2 year battle with cancer. Doug was the co-owner of Starlite Kitchens for 18 years and formed many friendships through his business. He enjoyed volunteering for the South Christian Football...
Area athletes excel and advance: State track meet, more golf on the horizon for L-S, PC student-athletes
With track and golf seasons on the line, local student-athletes put forth their best efforts last week and advanced to the next level.
A total of 19 local high school students – 17 from L-S and two from Pella Christian – will represent their school in 16 events at the 2018 Iowa State Track and Field...
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