Monthly Archives: September 2024

Harvest in the Heartland

Clint Vonk of Sully is busy harvesting corn on the northwest corner of Killduff.   Soybean harvest in the area is in full swing, while corn harvest is just beginning for some local farmers. Soybean yields are being reported in at the 60-80 bushels per acre range. Corn is starting off well, but not very many fields...
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Hawk Homecoming wraps up Saturday

Middle school students paint windows, sidewalks, and posters promoting Hawk pride around the Sully square Monday morning.  The Lynnville-Sully Hawks have been the talk of the community with homecoming activities amping up school spirit Sept. 23-28. The week-long celebration with this year’s theme “Reign Over Wayne” kicked off on Monday. A wide range of fun and...
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FARM TO TABLE by Julie Van Manen

Our crew of grandchildren has been busy selling sweet corn this summer. Saturday, Sept. 14, marked the first Saturday since June the crew has not picked sweet corn in the morning. From left, Kennedy holding Ana, Karter, and Isabella. This is our annual last day of sweet corn picture.   As I write this article, it feels...
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Ranked Hawks claim back-to-back championship, runner-up finishes

A trio of Hawks finish within 11 seconds of each other at their home meet at the Diamond Trail Golf Course on Sept. 19. Shown above are Breah Lowry (592, 12th place), Peyton Sharp behind her for 13th place, and Emma Parkinson (594) who claimed 14th place.  From the starting line to the finish line, the...
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Hawks fall to District 6’s top team, Madrid

Matthew Mintle sees open field ahead as he tries to break free of a Madrid tackle in the opening kickoff return. Mintle finished with two kick-off returns for 47 yards, 29 receiving yards, and 3.5 tackles. The Lynnville-Sully Hawks knew they had a tough assignment in front of them on Friday, Sept. 20, taking on Class...
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Loaded, tough week of play for Hawk volleyball

Breah Lowry (1), Tatum Huyser (4), and Kate Harthoorn (11) celebrate a point scored against the Warhawks on Thursday, Sept. 19.  The Lynnville-Sully volleyball team had a busy week of action Sept. 16-21 with a home game, road game, and a Saturday tournament. On Monday, Sept. 16, the Hawks hosted the HLV Warriors for their home opener. L-S...
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