Pauline Kooistra, 97, of Pella, passed away suddenly on May 14, 2022. Private graveside services will be held Thursday, May 19, at Oakwood Cemetery in Pella. Memorials may be given to the Berean Baptist Church Missionary Fund.
Pauline Van Der Wilt, a daughter of Henry and Minnie (Vande Krol) Van Der Wilt was born July 16,...
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L-S FFA’s Ag Day promotes farm safety
Fifty Lynnville-Sully FFA members led L-S fifth graders through 10 stations designed to educate and promote safety on the farm at the chapter’s annual Ag Day on Wednesday, May 4.
The stations, all led by FFA members, taught the fifth graders about cattle, sheep, horse, chicken, and goat care, promoted PTO, grain, and ATV safety, relayed information...
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LSCEF Walkathon raises nearly $21,000 for Hawks’ education
Students celebrate after learning they helped raise over $20,000 and get to turn their principal into a human ice cream sundae. Right, Hannah Neleman and Chase Gray douse L-S Principal Teri Bowlin with strawberry syrup. Bowlin held up her end of the deal - if the students raised $14,000 at this year's Walkathon, she would...
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Churches join efforts to express gratitude during Teacher Appreciation Week
1. Cathy Fraker, Beth Yoder, Nathan Dickerson, and Jaci Van Wyk stand behind a table full of treats in the teacher’s lounge thanks to local churches’ generosity during Teacher Appreciation Week. 2. Diamond Trail Children's Center Director Mitzi Smith, left, and Jennifer Van Wyk hold treats delivered to the Lynnville daycare during Teacher Appreciation Week....
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Lynnville-Sully boys track team earns title of SICL Conference Champs
The L-S boys track team – 2022 South Iowa Cedar League Champs – pose for a group picture after Tuesday’s conference meet victory. Shown are: Front, Conner Maston, Hendrick Lowry, Bryce Richards, Austin Larson, Dimitri Van Wyk, Aidan Stock, Kyle Squires, Corder Noun Harder; back, coach Darin Arkema, James Gruver, Braden Alberts, Mason Rodibaugh, Josh Hardenbrook,...
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Time to fire up the grill
By Megan Pothoven
Now that the warm weather has finally blessed us with its coming, our grill has been much more utilized. I’m always grateful for this because it usually means less cooking for me as I would call my husband, Adam, the grillmaster. He always likes to try different spices on the meat we grill....
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Burkett resigns from Sully City Council, appointee needed
Sully City Council met in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 9, at Sully Community Center. Present were mayor Josh Foster, city clerk Barbra Maasdam, public works director Jeremy Behun, councilmembers Tim LeCompte via Zoom, Dan Stouthammer, Justin Van Soelen, and Jon Van Wyk. Guests present were Brad Uitermarkt via Zoom, Chelsea and...
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