Monthly Archives: March 2019

LSCEF Book Drive puts over 700 books in the hands of young readers

The Lynnville-Sully Community Education Foundation (LSCEF) held its second annual book drive on Friday, Mar. 8, in the elementary/middle school gym.  Students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade had the opportunity to select three brand new books thanks to a Jasper Community Foundation Grant that helped fund the purchase of over 700 new books.

Students...

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Jasper County Pheasants Forever lands 2019 Iowa Governor’s Pheasant Hunt

Central Iowa’s upland hunting opportunities will be highlighted this fall when Jasper County Pheasants Forever hosts the 2019 Annual Iowa Governor’s Pheasant Hunt in partnership with Northern Polk Pheasants Forever and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

                The Governor’s Pheasant Hunt is a tradition started in 1986 by then Iowa Governor Terry Branstad....

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SERVING U.S.: Craig Weideman, U.S. Navy Career Fighter Pilot

It seems Craig Weideman of Virginia Beach, VA, was destined to fly for the United States Navy. Born and raised in Killduff, Weideman frequently found himself as a young boy during the early 1950s in the company of his parents, Wayne and Freda Weideman, during their four-hour shifts as volunteers for the Ground Observation Corps (GOC), an...

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FROM THE KITCHEN: National Pi Day

National Pi Day is observed annually on Mar. 14. Math nerds and pun enthusiasts (such as myself) enjoy finding the fun in 3.14, the first three digits of the mathematical constant π (also known and pronounced as Pi).

                Pi, as you learned back in math class (eons ago, right?), is the numerical...

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L-S boys track team features experienced athletes, 11 freshmen

With seven returning seniors leading an experienced team, the Lynnville-Sully boys track athletes are excited to see what they can do on area ovals this spring.

                The Hawks started practicing on Feb. 14, prepping for their first meet, which will take place indoors on Mar. 18 in Grinnell.  Though practices have been limited to...

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Arkema’s largest squad brings depth, determination to the track

Though winter has been in full force lately, the spring track and field season is just around the corner. The Lynnville-Sully girls are gearing up for what they hope will be a season just as successful as last year.

                “Last season, we had some tremendous individual and team successes,” noted girls track...

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Lynnville Council sets spring clean-up day for April 20

                The Lynnville City Council met in regular session on Monday, Mar. 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the Lynnville City Hall. Mayor Roy James called the meeting order with city council- members Bev Van Maanen, Terry Fraker, Hugh Carney, and Mark Newberg present. City Clerk Bev Arthur and guests Brenda Terpstra, Gene Braaksma, and Faye Brand were...

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