Monthly Archives: January 2023

Rankin leaves automotive industry, finds fulfilling career path as barber

Rankin leaves automotive industry, finds fulfilling career path as barber
By LeAnn Hjelmeland From automotive shop to barber shop, Jonny Rankin of rural Reasnor has made quite the switch in workplaces over the past year. After years of doing vehicle service work, Rankin is now serving people in his new line of work as a barber’s apprentice at Groom Barber Lounge in Pella. The change in careers...
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Final approval given on Lynnville-Sully’s projects funded by $4.5 million bond issue passed in 2020

Final approval given on Lynnville-Sully’s projects funded by $4.5 million bond issue passed in 2020
Nearly three years after voters passed Lynnville-Sully’s $4.5 million school bond with 80.53% approval, the Lynnville-Sully School Board approved the closing document from Graphite Construction at the Jan. 16 board meeting. The approval of the multi-faceted project means every element is now complete including the new North Gym, new football/track concession stand with handicap-accessible restrooms,...
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‘Farm to Table’ by Julie Van Manen

‘Farm to Table’ by Julie Van Manen
Looking ahead to next week’s forecast calling for highs in the lower teens (at least there will be no flies or weeds), it looks like a great time to make some soup to usher out January, known as National Soup Month. Last week, Kevin and I were able enjoy some warmer temperatures as we were...
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Hawks look to rebound after loss halts undefeated run

Hawks look to rebound after loss halts undefeated run
Preston Rodibaugh comes out of the gate firing and scores 19 of the Hawks' 25 first-quarter points. He finished the game against the Montezuma Braves with 24 points.  The Hawks started off a fresh week of basketball with a strong win over BGM, but were not able to sustain the energy of a determined Montezuma team...
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Hawks split at Montezuma dual in short week of wrestling    

Hawks split at Montezuma dual in short week of wrestling    
Gentry Walston puts his English Valleys/Tri-County  opponent to his back as he goes for the pin at the Montezuma dual. Lynnville-Sully’s matmen went 1-1 at their dual at Montezuma on Thursday, Jan. 19. The Hawks fell, 48-33, to English Valleys. While the Hawks earned five pins against the Bears, too many forfeits gave the victory to English...
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