Monthly Archives: August 2020

Lynnville-Sully alum set to release first mainstream music single

Lynnville-Sully alum set to release first mainstream music single
Ciara (Doll) McDonald, formerly of the Lynnville-Sully area, is now recognized by her singer-songwriter name of Etan Moses as she embarks on a career in the mainstream music industry in Nashville, Tennessee. From her hometown country roots to the country music capital of the world, Ciara (Doll) McDonald is finding success in a God-driven journey that...
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Smoke On The Water Aug. 29

Smoke On The Water Aug. 29
The smoke will be rolling and tantalizing smells of BBQ piercing the air at Old Settlers Park in Lynnville on Saturday, Aug. 29, for the seventh annual Smoke On The Water barbecue competition and community benefit. Twenty teams will bring their tried-and-true, top-secret recipes and put them to the test in a variety of meats, sides, and...
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Farm to Table, by Julie Van Manen – History in the making

Farm to Table, by Julie Van Manen – History in the making
Picking sweet corn for our stands is made all the sweeter when I have this smiley helper with me! August 2020 will definitely go down in the history books. I certainly missed the Iowa State Fair! For us, going to the fair is our chance to take a couple of days of vacation.  Not to mention...
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Fall Sports Kick Off gears up L-S players, fans for season’s start

Fall Sports Kick Off gears up L-S players, fans for season’s start
Freshman Lucas Sieck (#9) tosses the ball to junior Braden Alberts (#28) while senior Isaac Johnson (#6) gets ready to block during Friday’s scrimmage. Hawks fans got a sneak peek at the 2020 fall sports teams at the annual Fall Sports Kick Off/Gatorade Scrimmage held on Friday, Aug. 21. The night gave the L-S volleyball and...
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Experienced L-S team wants more runners

Experienced L-S team wants more runners
Greenlee Smock, ‘19 SICL Champion, 10th at state in 1A. An experienced group of 11 runners has been logging many miles prepping for what they hope will be a very successful L-S cross-country season. The Hawks have just enough boys out to make a full team with five runners: Senior Mason Jansen and sophomores Evan Fikse, James Gruver, Zach...
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DTGC hosts Survivor, Horse Race tourneys

DTGC hosts Survivor, Horse Race tourneys
The Survivor Champion, Chase Tanke (on right), is pictured with his daughter, Blaire Tanke, and his caddie, Shawn Huyser. Over the past two Sundays, the Diamond Trail Golf Club has hosted the annual Survivor and Horse Race Tournaments. The Survivor Tournament featured the top 10 finishers from the Men’s Club Tournament held the first weekend in August....
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