Monthly Archives: April 2023

Hawks cruise to third team title as April winds down

Austin Larson looks ahead to the next hurdle in his 110m race at the Martensdale Invite. “Win a meet, get a treat,” is the light-hearted slogan the Lynnville-Sully’s boys track team has tossed around this season on their quest for team titles, high placements, and personal-best performances. Head coach Darin Arkema has been holding up his...
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Van Manen Sweet Corn and Fresh Produce receives $25,000 grant

Siblings Jacob Van Manen, back right, and Emily Larson, front left, along with their spouses Kate and Braden, are second-generation owners of Van Manen Sweet Corn and Fresh Produce. The family-run business received a $25,000 grant, which will assist in construction of a processing facility. Van Manen Sweet Corn and Fresh Produce has been offering fresh, local...
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Smoke On The Water names area resident Mike Johnson 2023 beneficiary

Smoke on the Water, a BBQ competition and benefit held at Old Settlers Park in Lynnville, is gearing up for its 10th anniversary. This year’s Smoke On The Water will be held on Saturday, Aug. 26, and organizers look forward to living up to the event slogan of “Good Friends, Good Food, Good Cause.” Smoke On...
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‘Have a seat at my table’ by Cathryn Dunsbergen

Happy spring! Grab your coffee (hot or iced) and join the conversation. This past Christmas, I received a cute spray bottle with Thieves cleaner in it, and I’ve never been happier. One fun fact about me is that I love to clean, so much so that I follow a cleaning company on social media. I’ve always...
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Industrial arts program returns to L-S with Arkema approved to transfer roles

The Lynnville-Sully Board of Education held a public hearing on Monday, Apr. 17, in the high school library on the proposed 2023-24 Certified District Budget. Board secretary Karla De Cook presented the FY24 budget. Enrollment is slightly down by 0.8 students. The Lynnville-Sully tax rate will slightly decrease from $12.31 to $12.22 per $1,000 of...
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Two Hawks medal as L-S golf team beats Colfax

Lynnville-Sully's Hopelynn Sanders shot a 67 on Monday.  Lynnville-Sully golfers played at the sloping greens of Colfax Country Club against the host Tigerhawks on Thursday, Apr. 13. The Hawks had the low score of 194 for the team victory to C-M’s 214. Juniors Keegan DeWitt and Klayton Van Dyke both carded a 47 to tie for first....
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