L-S sixth-grader Evan Van Zee and his crew of helpers are making the end of the work week brighter and better for Hawk staff members through Friday morning deliveries of hot and cold beverages. Evan’s Coffee Shop started off small this school year but has quickly grown by faithful customers who look forward to Evan’s cheerful demeanor...
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Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses Monday
The 2020 Iowa Democratic and Republican Party Precinct Caucuses will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, all across Iowa.
Caucus attendees will declare their presidential preference, elect local party leadership, and discuss issues important to them.
Local Jasper County Democratic Caucuses for Elk Creek and Lynn Grove Townships will be at Lynnville-Sully High School...
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Sully Christian School Food and Fun Night Feb. 1
Sully Christian School’s largest fundraiser, the annual Food and Fun Night, will be held Saturday, Feb. 1, at SCS. Everyone is welcome to attend the event that guarantees food and fun for all ages and supports Christian education.
The night includes a freewill donation supper (4:30-6:30 p.m.), carnival games (5-6:30 p.m.), silent auction (5-6:45 p.m.), and...
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State Representative Breckenridge recognizes L-S team for safety efforts
Additional recognition for Lynnville-Sully’s Error 404 Team came from State Representative Wes Breckenridge who presented the team with a certificate of recognition from the Iowa House of Representatives on Monday, Jan. 27, for their efforts to improve school and community safety: Front from left, Carter Brand, Jordyn Rozendaal, Brody Pinegar, McKenzie Pinegar; back, preK-8 principal...
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Readers theatre, improv groups earn large group speech state nod
Two 1 ratings – which receive automatic bids for state – and one 2 rating are the incredible results of Lynnville-Sully’s large group speech performances on Saturday, Jan. 25, at the District Large Group Speech competition at Montezuma High School. According to Mrs. Amber Mathis, speech coach who has been assisted by coach Ms. Sierra...
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Older adults experience ride of a lifetime thanks to dynamic duo, Whistle-Nut and Ole
Residents of Fair Haven East, Pella Manor, The Cottages, and Jefferson Place in Pella were treated to the visit – and for some the ride – of a lifetime on Monday, Jan. 20, when professional rodeo barrelman Jason Dent and his 2,000-pound bull Ole spent the afternoon inside their community homes.
All four locations operate under...
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From the Kitchen of Kayla Henkle
From Swedish meatballs and ranch chicken to homemade cinnamon rolls and Dutch apple pie, this week’s featured cook – Kayla Henkle – surely is familiar with some tasty foods. Kayla grew up with an extended family full of good cooks and now is the main cook to her own family of five.
The daughter of Joel...
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