Monthly Archives: January 2025

Pair of dominating victories extends L-S win streak to eight

Pair of dominating victories extends L-S win streak to eight
Alaina Roberts plays tight defense, making it tough for Belle Plaine to bring the ball up the court. Roberts, a senior, had five points and three steals against the Plainsmen. Tough defense and a well-balanced offensive attack by the Lynnville-Sully girls basketball team paved the way to a dominating 56-10 victory over Belle Plaine at home...
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Hawks surge past Belle Plaine for sixth consecutive victory

Hawks surge past Belle Plaine for sixth consecutive victory
Junior Connor Deal soars high above his Belle Plaine defender to put up a bucket. He finished with four points and three assists on Friday, Jan. 17. The Lynnville-Sully Hawks had their hands full for a full half in their only game of the week against an energized Belle Plaine team at home on Friday, Jan....
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Five Hawks finish on the podium at Centerville

Five Hawks finish on the podium at Centerville
Jett Kramer controls his BGM opponent’s wrist as he works an arm bar and cruises to a 14-1 major decision. The Lynnville-Sully wrestling team managed to strike a 2-1 record at BGM on Thursday, Jan. 16. The Hawks were victorious over the host team in a close one, 39-30. Open weights made it difficult to overcome...
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Barb Paul, 86

Barb Paul, 86, of Grinnell and formerly of Lynnville, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Lynnville Friends Church with Pastor Jamie Bogaard officiating. Interment was in Friends Cemetery in Lynnville. Memorials may be designated to Lynnville Friends Church and mailed...
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Wendell Ver Ploeg, 91

Wendell Ver Ploeg, 91, passed away peacefully at his home in Sedona, AZ, on Jan. 13, 2025, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be 12:30-1:30 p.m., Friday, Jan.24, at Sully First Reformed Church followed by funeral at 2 p.m. and interment in Sully Cemetery. Wendell James Ver Ploeg was born Apr. 5, 1933, to Dick J....
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Elliot Hazel

Brad and Ally Van Sant of Des Moines are the parents of their first child, Elliot Hazel, born at 10:17 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. She weighed 9 pounds 7.8 ounces and measured 21.5 inches long. Grandparents are Mark and Maureen Walker of Woodward, Michelle Proctor of Pella, and Steve Van Sant of Sully....
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L-S wrestling program builds momentum

L-S wrestling program builds momentum
Junior Matthew Mintle controls his HLV opponent. He went 3-0 Jan. 9. Hawk fans are catching wrestling fever as youth, middle school, and high school wrestlers showcase their muscle on the mat this season. On Thursday, Jan. 9, fans cheered on the blue and gold when the Lynnville-Sully High School wrestling team hosted HLV, Hudson, and North...
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