Yearly Archives: 2024

Serving as the hands and feet of Jesus in the Dominican Republic

Serving as the hands and feet of Jesus in the Dominican Republic
By Kendra Fikse, summer intern This past April, a group of seven went to the Dominican Republic on a mission trip led by Joey Steffeck from Children’s Relief International (CRI). During the five days the group was there, they helped a missionary couple with the school they had started from scratch just a few years earlier...
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Sully July 4 schedule, De Goeys named grand marshals

Sully July 4 schedule, De Goeys named grand marshals
It’s time to break out the red, white, and blue and celebrate America’s freedom at Sully’s annual Fourth of July community festivities. This year’s celebrations will span several days and are guaranteed to deliver fun for the whole family. As in years past, the Annual Tractor Ride will kick off the festivities, this year on Saturday,...
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Basketball court dedicated in Brand’s honor

Basketball court dedicated in Brand’s honor
  The Christian Opportunity Center recently renovated the basketball court next to its main office in Pella. Friday, June 14, COC dedicated the space to a longtime supporter of the organization’s efforts. The family of the late Denny Brand was on hand to receive the honor intended to pay tribute to the man who created the...
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‘Farm to table’ by Julie Van Manen

‘Farm to table’ by Julie Van Manen
  Summer is here! The temperatures have certainly been summerlike, and I am certainly thankful for a working air conditioner! Warmer weather has made me think of meals that do not require using the oven. One of my favorites is turkey or chicken salad on croissants. In June, we celebrate National Turkey Month and Dairy Month. We...
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Late comeback falls short for L-S softball

Late comeback falls short for L-S softball
Alexy Conover watches her double fly into the outfield in the Hawks’ win over BGM. The L-S softball team picked up an exciting win and lost some heartbreakers as they ground through yet another busy week as the regular season winds down. BGM L-S plated runs in each of the last three innings to come from behind and...
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Hawks go undefeated in conference play, clinch third consecutive SICL Title

Hawks go undefeated in conference play, clinch third consecutive SICL Title
Three-peat SICL champions! The Lynnville-Sully Hawks baseball team clinched the title of SICL Conference Champions Monday night with a 10-0 win over HLV. This is the third consecutive year the Hawks have won the Conference title. They now shift their focus to making a repeat trip to the Class 1A State Tournament. Postseason play starts July...
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School board discusses facility plan update at June 18 meeting

  Lynnville-Sully School Board met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 18. Board members Aaron Shipley, Teri Bowlin, Dave Foster, Karla De Cook, Tammy Vos, and Matt Dunsbergen were present. Gerry Van Dyke joined online. Jer Schnell and Amanda Jones were absent. Guest Kendra Fikse was also present. The meeting was called to order. Motion to approve...
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