Monthly Archives: September 2019

L-S reveals 2019 homecoming royalty candidates, plans for Friday’s finale

Members of Lynnville-Sully’s 2019 homecoming court, front from left are: Abby Gruver, Ashton Thompson, Mallory Loftus, Kaleah Ehresman, Janelle Rozendaal, Kenzi Lanser; back: Blaize Kuhlmann, Slater Young, Bray Noun Harder, Zane Fraker, Ethan Wyma, and Kinnick McFarland. Hawk pride is flying high during homecoming 2019, which is well underway at Lynnville-Sully School with the theme of “Welcome...
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Extensive work underway at Al Terpstra Ball Field in Lynnville

Despite a slight delay due to uncooperative weather, the restoration of the Al Terpstra Ball Field located at Lynnville School Bell Park is nearing completion. Lynnville City Maintenance Director Josh DeWitt reports the stripping of the old infield materials is complete. New tile lines started going in last week, and the plan is to be...
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Stronger signal on the horizon for Verizon customers

Amidst the corn nearing harvest, a 250-foot Verizon communication tower was raised into place last week just west of Lynnville. It is lighted as any cell tower at or over 200 feet must be lighted, red at night and white during the day. Verizon is leasing the property from landowner Larry Melsa. The tower has...
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Farm to Table: Family Fall Meals May Mean Tailgating

Historically, traditional family meals were part of an everyday ritual, like brushing teeth. Homemade meals were prepared from scratch, dinner was served at the same time every night, and family members had assigned seats. Lessons and wisdom were shared over the dinner table. Children grew in their character, learning manners, self-discipline, and gratitude. Following are three more...
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Hawk netters’ 6-1 week includes tournament win

The good times keep rolling for the Lynnville-Sully volleyball team. The Hawks swept Colo-Nesco and BGM, both in three sets, and won the North Mahaska tournament, all in the past week. COLO-NESCO L-S made quick work of Colo-Nesco on Thursday, Sept. 19. They played a solid defensive game, not allowing the Royals over 14 points in a...
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Hawks can’t hold back Tigerhawks in Friday’s loss

The Lynnville-Sully football team was back in action on Friday, Sept. 20, facing conference opponent Colfax-Mingo (2-1) and looking for their first “W” of the season. Despite an early lead, the Hawks were overpowered by the Tigerhawks and fell 41-15. The L-S boys broke the ice on the scoreboard around the six-minute mark in the first quarter....
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Smock, Alberts, Gruver place in top 10 at home meet

The L-S cross-country team hosted its home meet at the Diamond Trail Golf Club in Lynnville on Thursday, Sept. 19. The clouds kept the sun back for most of the meet, and the rain stayed away, making it a perfect night to run for the Hawks. “Our meet this year didn’t have as many schools as...
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