Monthly Archives: June 2018

L-S press box project progresses

The landscape of the Lynnville-Sully football field has changed dramatically over the summer with the addition of a newly constructed 42- x 10-foot press box. The new press box was set into motion in January, when the school accepted the lowest sealed bid from NorthRidge Estate Builders, Inc. for $70,477. Shortly after school was dismissed...
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#SQUIRESSTRONG: Community rallies around local family

An overwhelming outpouring of love, support, prayers, and more is being felt by Steve and Heidi Squires and their five children of Sully. Steve, 40, has been a long-time community volunteer, church youth group leader, and coach and was recently diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer. A community prayer service was held Tuesday, June 19, at...
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Helping Haiti: SFRC group serves Haitians of all ages in hot week-long trip

For the fourth time since 2009, Sully First Reformed Church sent a group of volunteers to Haiti to lend a helping hand from June 4-11. This year’s group included Jeff and Alison Knouse, Craig Maasdam, Drew and Shelby Shinkle, Darlys De Penning, Nick De Penning, and Hannah Boehmer. They served with five people from Atlantic, IA. [caption...
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Farm to Table: Picnic Perfect Summer Celebrations

Summer favorites – berries, watermelon, fried chicken, and corn on the cob – create a perfect combination for your next picnic or summer potluck. Complete the menu with homemade bars or SMORES. June is also the month to celebrate National Dairy Month. This month, I have had the opportunity to celebrate dairy in a couple...
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‘Very solid’ defense leads to 4-1 week for L-S girls

After a loss to Class 4A’s Grinnell last Thursday, the Lynnville-Sully Hawks softball team recovered with four wins in four days. The Hawks are now 18-10 on the season. “This last week was about defense and pitching/catching,” said L-S Coach Stacey Alberts. “We were very solid in the defensive parts of our games this past week,...
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Three more wins put L-S baseball above .500

For the first time all season, the Lynnville-Sully boys found themselves with a winning record last week. Not only that, but the Hawks are on a six-game winning streak after a successful stretch on the ball diamond. “L-S baseball had a great week last week,” said L-S Coach Scott Alberts. “I think the boys are starting...
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