Yearly Archives: 2024

L-S girls rebound with two wins after loss to Monte

L-S girls rebound with two wins after loss to Monte
Brilynn Tice and Alaina Roberts (#21) fight for possession of a loose ball against a scrappy HLV team on Friday night, Dec. 6. A tough home opener pitted the Lynnville-Sully girls basketball team against eighth-ranked SICL rival Montezuma Braves on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The Hawks were down by double digits but used an 11-6 second-quarter surge...
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Energized L-S wrestling program off to strong start

Energized L-S wrestling program off to strong start
Kendric Johnson and Belle Plaine’s Jackson Weeda attempt to take one another down in the neutral position at North Mahaska Dec. 5. Johnson won the 132-pound match in 2:59. Momentum is building for the experienced and talented Lynnville-Sully wrestling team. In the opening week of the season, the Hawks recorded a total of 14 pins and...
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Marcella Bruinekool, 82

Marcella Bruinekool, 82, formerly of Oskaloosa, passed away peace-fully with her family present at Bloomfield Care Center on Nov. 29, 2024. Memorial service will be 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12, at First Baptist Church, Pella. Memorials are for Heartland Humane Society, Ottumwa. Marcie was born Nov. 6, 1942, in Pella to Delmon and Lucille (Kuiper) Van...
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Gael E. Doane, 86

Gael E. Doane, 86, of Grinnell, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at his home with family by his side. Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the PALS and sent in care of Cox-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, PO Box 163, Grinnell, IA 50112. Gael was born Mar. 17, 1938, at...
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Kodie Joy

Kodie Joy was born to Tyke and Jaelynn Vander Wilt of Sully on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. She weighed 9 pounds and measured 21 inches long. Grandparents are Trevor and Janae Vander Wilt of Sully, Jess Vander Molen of Argusville, ND, and Nick Smith of New Sharon. Great-grandparents are Jud and Pam Vos of Sully, Mark and...
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Beautiful homes, weather, crowd for Saturday’s Tour of Homes

Beautiful homes, weather, crowd for Saturday’s Tour of Homes
Over 300 people stepped inside four exceptional area homes and one party barn on Saturday, Nov. 30, for Sully Hometown Pride Committee’s Tour of Homes. Ticket holders viewed stunning craftsmanship, marveled at charm and character, and gained decorating inspiration for their own homes as they toured the spaces homeowners graciously opened up in an effort...
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LSCEF awards nearly $6,000 in grants to L-S teachers

LSCEF awards nearly $6,000 in grants to L-S teachers
Lynnville-Sully Community Education Foundation awarded $5,986.20 worth of teacher grants to Lynnville-Sully teachers Nov. 26. The 2024 grant recipients are shown above: Front row from left, Shannon Bennington, Tara Conover, and Anna Arkema; back, LSCEF Director Kyra Smith, Liz Harthoorn, Mike Parkinson, Jeff Corbett, Kevin Johnson, and Jarret Horn; not pictured: Brad Bowlin, Olivia Smith,...
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