Monthly Archives: August 2025

Smoke on the Water raises $52,000 for Lukehart family

Smoke on the Water raises $52,000 for Lukehart family
Smoke on the Water representatives present a $52,000 check to the family of Carol Lukehart: Left to right, Jill Crawford, Darci Jansen, McKinley Fisk, Allen Newell, Kemper and Elly Lukehart, Monty Lukehart, Shaylin, Liam, and Mitchell Bryan, Sage Zylstra, and Alex Roseen. Caring hearts of the community shone bright amidst a sorrowful day with an outpouring...
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Sully Lions donate $2,400 to local libraries

Sully Lions donate $2,400 to local libraries
Above, Teryl Ver Ploeg, representing the Sully Lions, presents a $1,200 check to Lynnville Librarian Kayla Bergmann and Shirley Dunsbergen, director of the Lynnville Friends of the Library. The donation was possible thanks to the fundraising associated with the annual “Lone Ranger” golf tournament the Sully Lions hosts each year at Diamond Trail Golf Course. Although the...
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Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen, Not-so-lazy days of summer

Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen, Not-so-lazy days of summer
As we conclude the month of August –  which includes Left-Handers Day, Dog Appreciation Day, World Photo Day, the Iowa State Fair, and back-to-school preparations and routines – we can hardly say August contains the lazy, hazy days of summer! On the farm, we added pig selling (not fun on those over 90 degrees days)...
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Hawks ready to roll under Friday night lights

Hawks ready to roll under Friday night lights
The Hawks battle with BCLUW in a scrimmage at the Fall Sports Kick Off on Friday, Aug. 22. Above, senior Connor Deal hands the ball off to junior Gavin Fisk who will sneak through holes created by the offensive line. Hawks shown include senior Dawson James (#26) and sophomore Jace Johnson (#11). Friday night lights are...
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L-S cross-country to compete ‘unlocked’ in 2025

L-S cross-country to compete ‘unlocked’ in 2025
The L-S cross-country teams have mixed training with fun team-bonding experiences this summer, including paddleboarding and kayaking at Roberts Creek near Pella as shown above. Hawks shown above floating in the water are, from left, Blake Wilmesmeier, Hudson Winegar, Hayden Lewis, and Will Conover. On boards or kayaks, Madden Gunsaulus, Ethan Dunsbergen, Coach Darin Arkema, Kate...
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Hawks’ 27-member squad weaves good mix of veterans with newcomers

Hawks’ 27-member squad weaves good mix of veterans with newcomers
The 2025 L-S High School volleyball squad: Front row, left to right, Morgan Hay, Tatum Huyser, Lori Yoder, Kate Harthoorn; middle, Karly Spear, Lexie Winters, Addasyn Klein, Brilynn Tice, Ava Brummel, Olivia Beyer, Brooke Hardeman, Addi Collum,  Brooke Harthoorn; back, coach Heather James, Elsie Grutz, Jazlyn Gragg, Rylinne Feenstra, Aubrey Harthoorn, Lola Razink, Bristol Hardeman,...
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