Monthly Archives: October 2024

Giving thanks for harvest season by Megan Pothoven

Giving thanks for harvest season by Megan Pothoven
Hayden made his soccer debut this fall. With fall underway, there have been a few new activities added to our family schedule. Hayden started playing soccer here in Sully, and I have been coaching his team this year. While I don’t think he really enjoys it, he is sure getting some energy out running around the...
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L-S pushed to the finish line by quality opponents

L-S pushed to the finish line by quality opponents
Peyton Sharp (1071) and Breah Lowry (1067) run close to one another in a pack of runners from larger schools at the Williamsburg Invitational. Lowry crossed the finish line as the Hawks’ second runner in 21:29. Sharp was not far behind with a time of 21:45. Nearly two dozen schools competed at the Williamsburg Invitational on...
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Hawks battle tough, fall short at Mount Ayr

Hawks battle tough, fall short at Mount Ayr
Junior Jack Bowlin catches a long pass in stride and sprints to the endzone to put the first points on the board for L-S. The 95-yard touchdown broke the school’s record for longest TD pass/reception, a record broken again later that night with a 97-yard touchdown play. The Lynnville-Sully football team knew they had a tough...
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Ranked teams play tough at the net against L-S

Ranked teams play tough at the net against L-S
Alaina Roberts battles at the net against tough Ottumwa defenders on Oct. 5. The Hawks went 0-5 on Saturday at the Newton tournament, facing ranked teams from larger schools. Ranked teams from larger classes, athletes committed to Division I volleyball programs, and a full schedule that started bright and early faced the Lynnville-Sully volleyball team on...
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Pam Needham, 72

Pam Needham, 72, of Grinnell, died Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell and under the care of UnityPoint Grinnell Regional Hospice. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Grinnell Christian Church. Interment was in Woodland Cemetery in Lynnville. Memorials may be designated to Mason’s Lighthouse and...
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Hawks celebrate HOCO ‘24

Hawks celebrate HOCO ‘24
The L-S marching band leads the homecoming parade on Friday. Lynnville-Sully students, staff, fans, alumni, and supporters came together for a week celebrating Hawk pride during homecoming, Sept. 23-28. This year’s theme, “Reign Over Wayne,” was fitting given the Lynnville-Sully Hawks defeated Wayne under the Friday night lights to conclude a fun week with a full...
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Jasper County Sheriff’s Office recognizes L-S Superintendent for support of SRO Program

Jasper County Sheriff’s Office recognizes L-S Superintendent for support of SRO Program
Matt Dunsbergen, L-S Superintendent, accepts recognition for his support of the School Resource Officer Program on Friday, Sept. 27. He is surrounded by Jasper County Chief Deputy Duane Rozendaal, on the left, and Lynnville-Sully School Resource Officer Corey Van Kooten.  Since its inception in 2020, the School Resource Officer (SRO) partnership between the Lynnville-Sully Community School...
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