Monthly Archives: October 2025

Sully Mine offers free public tours

Sully Mine offers free public tours
A look at the product brought to the surface where it will be processed. On Saturday, Oct 4, locals were invited to an open house at Martin Marietta’s Sully mine where lunch was served along with bus tours of the underground mine. The local mine, located north of Sully, is about 200 feet below the surface...
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L-S, PC athletes gain momentum as the postseason nears

L-S, PC athletes gain momentum as the postseason nears
The L-S crowd goes wild as senior Jaiden Richards turns a blocked punt into points for the Hawks in what head coach Mike Parkinson calls a “game-sealing touchdown.” Lynnville-Sully and Pella Christian student-athletes have passed the midway point of the fall season, and have lengthy runs in the postseason on their minds. The Lynnville-Sully football team secured the...
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Hello, Van Dyke family – by Megan Pothoven

Hello, Van Dyke family – by Megan Pothoven
Gabby Van Dyke wears many hats, especially during the busy harvest season. She is married to Aaron, and the couple has two young sons. Gabby launched The Boro Bread Co., a sourdough business, in January and has been overwhelmed with customer support. Check out The Boro Bread Co. on Facebook to learn more. Once a New...
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Hawks take control of District 6 with win over Madrid

Hawks take control of District 6 with win over Madrid
Hawks celebrate after defeating Madrid, 15-6, on Friday, Oct. 3. Shown above is Burt Johnson (6), Gavin Fisk (17), Landyn Fisk (19), and Jack Bowlin (8). The top spot of Class A’s District 6 standings was at stake, and the Hawks came ready to grab the title. Lynnville-Sully is 5-1 and undefeated in district play. It...
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Competitive Saturday meet preps Hawks for the postseason

Competitive Saturday meet preps Hawks for the postseason
Junior Keegan Schnell ran his best race of the season at a highly competitive Williamsburg meet on Sept. 30. He clocked in at 19:41 for a PR The Lynnville-Sully cross-country teams stepped up to the plate in the last week with two highly competitive meets on the schedule. On Tuesday, Sept. 30, the Hawks travelled to...
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L-S netters push SICL’s top-ranked team to the limit

L-S netters push SICL’s top-ranked team to the limit
(photo by taylor photography) Penelope Robinson powers a kill past the outstretched arms of Montezuma blockers. Also shown is Olivia Beyer (5) in block coverage. The Lynnville-Sully volleyball team stepped onto their home court on Monday, Sept. 29, to face the highest-standing team in the SICL conference – the Montezuma Braves. The Hawks did not play...
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Corky Stout, 68

Corky Stout, 68, of New Sharon, passed away Monday evening, Sept. 29, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.  Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 6, at Central Church in Oskaloosa. A private burial in the Union Mills Cemetery in Union Mills followed the luncheon. Memorial contributions may be made to...
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