Monthly Archives: July 2023

Tractor rides pass through Lynnville, Sully, and surrounding communities

[caption id="attachment_7077564" align="aligncenter" width="604"] default[/caption] Saturday morning, 42 tractors organized into two speed groups at Old Settlers Park in Lynnville for the 19th Annual Poweshiek County Fair Tractor Ride.  Drone photo by Justin Van Soelen Saturday morning’s commute for locals may have been slowed by nearly 250 tractors of all makes...
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L-S shows grit, sportsmanship in battle of the Hawks

The Lynnville-Sully Hawks’ bid for a state baseball championship fell one game short in a 1-0 loss to eventual state champions, Remsen St. Mary’s, in the Class 1A state semifinals on Wednesday, July 19, at Carroll’s Merchants Park. The Hawks were bolstered by stellar pitching, a flawless defensive performance, and loads of positive encouragement and support...
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‘Farm to table’ by Julie Van Manen

  As we approach the last few days of July, the month known as National Grilling Month, it has been the perfect weather to fire up the grill! This week, I am sharing one of our favorite recipes to enjoy Iowa’s iconic pork chop.  As the great bike ride across Iowa will be passing through our...
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L-S School hires high school business teacher

The Lynnville-Sully School Board met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, in the high school library. During this one-hour meeting, the last teacher position was filled for the 2023-24 school year. Local resident Michelle Van Zante was hired as the high school business teacher. President Tammy Vos called the meeting to...
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Greg Christensen, 68                     

Gregory K. Christensen, 68, of Chandler, AZ, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2023, after ongoing health issues. Greg graduated from Lynnville-Sully High School in 1973 and from Des Moines Area Community College, where he studied automotive mechanics. After DMACC graduation, Greg worked and lived in Nevada, IA, before moving to Arizona, where he continued...
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