Monthly Archives: December 2025

Sixth-ranked Hawks take care of business against SICL rivals

Sixth-ranked Hawks take care of business against SICL rivals
Kate Harthoorn eyes the basket from the charity stripe in the final minutes of the Hawks’ 44-30 victory over North Mahaska Friday night. She sank all four of her free throws to help put the game out of reach in the fourth quarter. The senior has hit nine three-pointers and put up 36 points over the...
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L-S boys basketball withstands Keota surge, beats the Warhawks

L-S boys basketball withstands Keota surge, beats the Warhawks
Senior Sawyer Veldhuizen had the hot hand against the Warhawks on Friday, Dec. 19. The senior hit four three-pointers and led all scorers with 20 points. photos by taylor photography As it often goes when playing in Eagle Country, the Hawks were grateful for the solid lead they built leading up to the fourth quarter...
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L-S grapplers show their strength in back-to-back home meets

A cancelled meet last week due to a snowstorm meant the Lynnville-Sully High School wrestling team had an extended break from competition. The time off was not full of rest and relaxation, rather the Hawks used the time wisely and hit the mats for valuable practice. Competition resumed on Tuesday, Dec. 16, with the Hawks’ home...
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Jasper County Cares Coalition honors local student resource officers

Jasper County Cares Coalition honors local student resource officers
Baxter SRO Josh Britton and K9 Johnny, Newton SRO Kyle Lovan, Lynnville-Sully SRO TJ Decker and K9 Delta, and Jasper County Lieutenant Mike Gunsaulus and K9 Poppy are among those recognized at Jasper County Cares Coalition Awards Banquet. They are shown with Jasper County Sheriff Brad Shutts on the far right. Jasper County school resource officers, including...
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Mother Nature strikes again

Mother Nature strikes again
Jasper County EMA attempts to lighten the mood with clever graphics tied to Facebook posts announcing weather updates. If anyone is keeping a tally, Mother Nature appears to be winning. Weekend forecasts since Nov. 28 have been highlighted with copy and repeat scenarios of widespread snow, drifting, freezing drizzle, and arctic air. The most recent winter storm...
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Supervisors approve $1.6M replacement of bridge on F-62 East over Elk Creek

Supervisors approve $1.6M replacement of bridge on F-62 East over Elk Creek
The bridge along F-62 East over Elk Creek, west of Sully, is scheduled to be replaced next year following the Nov. 25 Jasper County Board of Supervisor’s meeting approval of the $1.6 million bridge replacement contract. County Engineer Michael Frietsch reported the bridge replacement was let through the Iowa Department of Transportation. He estimated the project...
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