Yearly Archives: 2022

Smokin’ J’s grand reopening Feb. 25

Smokin’ J’s grand reopening Feb. 25
After a nearly four-month closure, Smokin’ J’s Barbecue will be opening their doors for a grand reopening under new ownership on Friday, Feb. 25. Smokin’ J’s Barbecue will be open from 4-10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25, and Saturday, Feb. 26, at its downtown Lynnville location at 203 1st Street. Moving forward, Smokin’ J’s will be...
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Maxwell Mintle finishes sophomore season at state

Maxwell Mintle finishes sophomore season at state
Lynnville-Sully’s Maxwell Mintle fell short of the podium and was eliminated after losing twice at the Class 1A State Wrestling Meet held at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Mintle, a sophomore wrestling at 152 pounds, lost his first round on Thursday night, Feb. 17, against Mar Mac/MFL’s Gabe McGeough. He then kept his season and...
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Join Hawk Country – open enrollment deadline March 1

Join Hawk Country – open enrollment deadline March 1
Across the state of Iowa, public schools adhere to an open enrollment deadline of Mar. 1 each year for the upcoming school year that begins in the fall. Open enrollment allows parents to enroll their children into a school district  where they currently do not reside. There are several reasons a parent chooses to open...
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Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen

National Hot Breakfast and National Cherry Month

                With the month of February quickly passing by, make the most of it by taking this last-minute opportunity to make some food to celebrate the month. Most of us know a good breakfast is an important way to begin the day. “Breakfast helps us feel better,...
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Sully resident inducted into Saydel High School Hall of Fame

Sully resident inducted into Saydel High School Hall of Fame
  Jill (Carson) Engbers of Sully was recently recognized for her high school athletic achievements by being inducted into her alma mater’s hall of fame. [caption id="attachment_7074331" align="aligncenter" width="472"] Jill Engbers at Saydel High School's Hall of Fame induction.[/caption] Engbers was among five Saydel High School alumni who were selected to...
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L-S boys basketball advances to district finals

L-S boys basketball advances to district finals
The Lynnville-Sully boys basketball team came ready to play for Class 1A District 11’s semifinal game against Baxter on the Bolts’ home court on Thursday, Feb. 17. The Hawks, a number-three seed, took care of business right from tip off and took down the Baxter Bolts, a second seed, 61-45. [caption id="attachment_7074336" align="alignright" width="375"] Read more

Hawks’ loss to Martensdale-St. Marys ends 12-11 season

Hawks’ loss to Martensdale-St. Marys ends 12-11 season
The Lynnville-Sully girls basketball team battled hard against Martensdale-St. Marys in the second round of postseason play, but it wasn’t enough to send them into the semi-final round of 1A region 7 competition. The teams played at Martensdale-St. Marys on Tuesday, Feb. 15, and the Hawks fell in the season-ending game, 65-40. [caption id="attachment_7074333" align="alignleft" width="155"] Read more