Monthly Archives: September 2018

SERVING U.S.- Justin Deal

SERVING U.S.- Justin Deal
Justin Deal makes a round trip to Ottumwa and back each workday, which is not terribly unusual for a Sully resident except for the fact that he wears U.S. Army camouflage fatigues to work. Even before he had finished high school, Deal knew he wanted to join the Army. Having come from a family full of...
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From the Kitchen: Play-Doh and other childhood memories

Sept. 16 is National Play-Doh Day, recognized by the Hasbro Company since 2006. Who doesn’t remember playing with this doughy, colorful concoction as a kid? Believe it or not, Play-Doh was originally sold as a wallpaper cleaner, but its inventor Joe McVicker had a revelation after talking to a teacher one day about the difficulties kids...
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Mud mania at Grinnell, L-S girls take second at C-M        

Mud mania at Grinnell, L-S girls take second at C-M        
Rain, rain, and more rain leading up to last Thursday’s cross-country meet made for some interesting running conditions at the Grinnell Invitational. The meet was rescheduled from the prior Tuesday and also was relocated from Ahrens Park to south of the Grinnell High School. “Tonight was one of those meets that kids may remember for the...
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Week 3 game slips away as Hawks hurt by penalties     

Week 3 game slips away as Hawks hurt by penalties     
The Lynnville-Sully football team hit the road to Highland to face the Huskies on Friday, Sept. 7. The Hawks created a solid lead for themselves but fell short in the fourth quarter after a last-minute field goal. The 25-22 loss brings the team's record to 1-2. Though L-S has dropped the past two games, L-S Head Coach...
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L-S volleyball falls to 12th-ranked teams in 2A, 1A   

L-S volleyball falls to 12th-ranked teams in 2A, 1A   
The L-S varsity volleyball team dropped two matches in the past week to SICL Conference teams each ranked No. 12 in their separate classes. BELLE PLAINE Conference rival Belle Plaine came to Sully on Tuesday, Sept. 4. The Hawks lost at home in three sets to the team ranked 12th in 2A.          In the first set, the Plainsmen...
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Lynnville Council sets trick-or- treat night for October 27

The Lynnville City Council met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 10, at Lynnville City Hall. Mayor Roy James called the meeting to order with all council members present and guests Kyle Terpstra, Glenn Lewis, and Faye Brand. City clerk Bev Arthur and city maintenance director Josh DeWitt were also in attendance. The...
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