Monthly Archives: October 2018

Braves halt Lynnville-Sully’s postseason volleyball run 

Braves halt Lynnville-Sully’s postseason volleyball run 
The Lynnville-Sully volleyball team brought their season to an end after going up against Montezuma in the third round of regionals, the furthest the Hawks have been in over five years. L-S traveled to Montezuma to face the 29-6 Br ves at their home court on Thursday, Oct. 25. The Hawks struggled against their conference opponent,...
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Alberts finishes 52nd at state XC

Alberts finishes 52nd at state XC
Sophomore Caitlin Alberts put on a cross-country uniform for the first time this year, not knowing she would end up wrapping the season up at the state cross-country meet. “Caitlin didn’t know what to expect at the start of the season, as she had no prior knowledge or experi-ence with cross- country,” said head coach Darin...
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Jeremy Behun, new Sully Public Works Director

During a special meeting of the Sully City Council at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23, Jeremy Behun of Ponderosa was hired as the new Sully Public Works Director. Councilmembers present were Jeff Brummel, Brad Rozendaal, Wes Van Wyk, Teryl Ver Ploeg, Gordon Yarrington, mayor Brent Vander Molen, and city clerk Barbra Maasdam. Guests present were...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers Nov. 1, 2018

Few things scare me more than going to the doctor or dentist. One good thing about the dentist is he does not have you remove your clothes! I had to see the dentist a few days ago. I had chickened out and did not show for the appointment a month ago. I think they were a...
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Jim McIlrath, 79

James H. McIlrath, 79, of Grinnell, died  Oct. 22, 2018, at the Mayflower Com-munity in Grinnell. He succumbed to Parkinson’s disease. A memorial service was held Friday, Oct. 26, at the Grinnell Christian Church with the Rev. John Epperson, Grinnell Regional Hospice Chaplain, and Pastor Joel Nielson, Madison Church of Christ, both officiating. Burial will be...
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Nancy Lee Fitzpatrick, 82

Nancy Lee Fitzpatrick, 82, of Lynnville passed away Sunday, Oct.  28, 2018, after suffering a heart attack on Friday. She had just finished one of her many horse rides that she so enjoyed doing, and could not have passed on in a more meaningful way. Nancy Lee Halverson, the daughter of Bentley Alvin and Helen Susie...
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L-S Sophomore Caitlin Alberts is on to state

L-S Sophomore Caitlin Alberts is on to state
Lynnville-Sully Sophomore Caitlin Alberts, daughter of Trent and Kari Alberts of Sully, may be a newcomer to the cross-country scene, but her race resume indicates just the opposite. The first-time cross-country runner switched from volleyball this past summer and has consistently been one of the Hawks’ top runners meet after meet. On Thursday, Oct. 18,...
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