Yearly Archives: 2020

Trio of SICL losses for L-S boys in challenging week

Trio of SICL losses for L-S boys in challenging week
After a week-long break in action, the Lynnville-Sully boys basketball team took on a trio of SICL Conference teams last week. The Hawks were unable to get a win and dropped to 5-11 on the season. BGM The boys started their week out in Brooklyn on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The Hawks struggled offensively in the second half and...
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Better second half helps L-S beat BGM; Hawks fall to No. 3 NM

Better second half helps L-S beat BGM; Hawks fall to No. 3 NM
In a week with two conference games, the Lynnville-Sully girls went 1-1 in the last week of January. BGM The Hawks went up against conference opponent BGM for the second time this season on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The L-S girls brought home a 67-51 victory after a hard-fought second half. One quarter in, the Hawks and the Bears...
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Walston earns second in SICL in three-event week

Walston earns second in SICL in three-event week
The Lynnville-Sully wrestlers started off a big week with a quadrangular on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at Eddyville, taking on Chariton, EBF, and Martensdale-St. Marys. L-S went 0-3 on the night. L-S suffered a 66-12 loss against the host EBF. The lone two wins for the Hawks came from freshman Gentry Walston and junior Lane Mathis. Mathis, at...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers Feb. 6, 2020

I’ve driven tons of miles in my life. Most of them in a semi, but a lot in a car also. At one time, I thought of myself as a pretty good driver. Age has killed that idea. I now think I’m one of the most terrible drivers on the road. I have put two big mirrors...
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Ada Kay Van Maanen, 78

Ada Kay Van Maanen, 78, passed away on Jan. 29, 2020, at the Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 3, at Sully First Reformed Church. Interment was in Sully Cemetery. Memorials have been designated for Bible League International and Lynnville Historical Society. Ada Kay Van Maanen was born Dec. 3, 1941,...
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Van Zee delivers cups of joy

Van Zee delivers cups of joy
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

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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