Yearly Archives: 2019

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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Second vote by Sully Council raises garbage service rate

                                The Sully City Council met in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, Mar. 11, at Sully Community Center. Council-members present were Jeff Brummel, Brad Rozendaal, Wes Van Wyk, Teryl Ver Ploeg, Gordon Yarrington, city clerk Barbra Maasdam, mayor Brent Vander Molen, and public works director Jeremy Behun. Guests present were Rhonda Guy, Luke Jansen, and...

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L-S Board makes opening offer to certified staff, approves hiring additional counselor

                The Lynnville-Sully School Board met in a short special session at 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, Mar. 7, in the high school library. Board members present were Tim Dunsbergen, Jeremy Schnell, superintendent Shane Ehresman, and board secretary Karla De Cook. Gerry Van Dyke and Stephanie Young joined by speaker phone. Tammy Vos was absent.

The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers March 14, 2019

                Well, it’s 11:30 on Monday night, and I have once again waited until the final hour to scribble another article.

                I have battled winter and now slush and ice. I am way tired of it.

                Seems like my whole life has been battling winter. I used to arrive...

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Iris Vander Wal, 85

                Funeral services for Iris Vander Wal, 85, of Pella were held Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2019, at the Peoria Christian Reformed Church. Jesus welcomed Iris home early in the morning of Mar. 9, while residing at The Cottages in Pella. Memorial contributions given to Peoria Christian Reformed Church will be designated for the music program or World RENEW.   ...

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