It must be July in Iowa. This month, so far, has revolved around trying to stay cool, hopping from one event to another, and food. Lots and lots of food.
During the Fourth of July, I sat quietly on the sidelines as Penelope “drove” the ambulance with Blake. She was so proud to drive the “firetruck”...
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Sully churches team up for a ‘Monumental’ Vacation Bible School
By Megan Pothoven
Celebrating God’s greatness with 130 local kids, Sully Christian Reformed and First Reformed Churches teamed together for a community Vacation Bible School, July 11-14. With the theme “Monumental,” the week followed the Bible story of Joseph, how he was favored, and how he received prophetic dreams telling him his own family would bow...
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Van Maanen one of top 50 General Motors service technicians awarded with trip to Minneapolis
By LeAnn Hjelmeland
Marc Van Maanen, of rural Grinnell, is one of 50 service technicians from across the U.S. who received a national travel award through General Motors for their work in 2021. After earning a rank of 16th in the country, Van Maanen and the rest of the top-50 technicians enjoyed a three-day/two-night trip to...
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Van Dyke Produce is a growing family business
They say farming is a family affair, and this rings true for Van Dyke Produce, as well.
Ward and Sandi Van Dyke of rural Sully always put out a garden, but in 2006, they decided to help their four children (Todd, Jocelyn, Kayleen, and Landon) start a produce stand as a way to teach them the...
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Statewide open enrollment changes result in eight more student changes for 2022-23 school year at L-S
The Lynnville-Sully Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, July 18, at the high school library with board members Amanda Jones, Gerry Van Dyke, Jer Schnell, Tammy Vos, and Dave Foster present. Others in attendance were superintendent Matt Dunsbergen, high school principal Aaron Shipley, preK-8 principal Teri Bowlin, student ex-officio Kyle Squires, board...
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Hawks fall to sixth-ranked North Linn in substate game
Braden Alberts cleanly fields a grounder at his position of second base for an out. The senior had four assists in the game.
Lynnville-Sully’s baseball team has set the bar high this season. Not only did the Hawks go undefeated in conference play and win the SICL title – a feat that hasn’t been accomplished...
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SCS golf tourney raises over $7,500
The SCS golf tourney's championship flight of Dielemans. From left, are Greg Dieleman, Chase Dieleman, Lance Dieleman, and Norm Dieleman. The group had a low score of 56 and each won $50 cash.
Golfers competing in Sully Christian School’s annual golf tournament had a beautiful day on Saturday, July 9, to hit the links at Diamond...
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