Yearly Archives: 2021

Susan Lyons is an Ironman

Susan Lyons is an Ironman
By LeAnn Hjelmeland If the past is any indicator, there’s no putting limits on what fitness goals Susan Lyons might accomplish. The Pella Middle School teacher with ties to Lynnville-Sully went from being intimidated by running a mile and scared of water nine years ago to competing in her first full Ironman triathlon this fall. Going...
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Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen

Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen

Talking turkey and charcuterie boards

                The month of November found me talking turkeys as I visited classrooms. After raising our own turkeys for a few years, I am happy to tell you the turkey I have thawing was purchased at the grocery store. I am certainly thankful for turkey farmers this week! Following...
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Veenstra signs to compete for the Cyclones in track and field

Veenstra signs to compete for the Cyclones in track and field
  Blake Veenstra, son of Darrell and Angela Veenstra, recently signed his letter of intent to continue his education and track and field career at Iowa State University. Veenstra graduated from Pella Christian with the Class of 2020. As an Eagle, he qualified for the high school state track and field meet in both the shot put...
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Girls basketball drops home opener to Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont

Launching into the first official game of the season, the Lynnville-Sully girls basketball team was defeated by Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont at home on Friday, Nov. 19. The Hawks had a tight lead at the end of the first quarter, 17-16, but the Rockets pulled away at the end of the first half with the score 31-27. Offensively,...
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Hawks celebrate record-setting season at banquet

  Lynnville-Sully’s 2021 football team was recognized for its history-making season with a team banquet on Thursday, Nov. 18, at Sully First Reformed Church. The Hawks finished the season with an 8-2 overall record, falling in the second round of the state playoffs. The team went undefeated in Class A District 6 play to claim the district title,...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers, Nov. 25, 2021

I have probably been lost in cars and trucks and in buildings more than any man or woman I know. I’ve been in huge hospitals and other large buildings and could not find my way out. I’ve walked around in big hospitals at times and spent 20 or 30 minutes trying to get out. When I did...
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Kelly Playle, 53

Kelly Playle, 53, of New Sharon, passed away Tuesday morning, Nov. 16, 2021, at the Univer-sity of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 19, at New Sharon United Methodist Church. Burial was held in the Barnes City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to...
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