Monthly Archives: March 2026

Flavorful fun highlights Searsboro’s chili cook-off

Flavorful fun highlights Searsboro’s chili cook-off
Diane Angove, Shirley Tremmel, and Andy Schuster check out the cinnamon roll entries with La Rose Marie Bakery of Sully as the winner. Two chili entries by Schuster won second and third places in the chili cook-off. Searsboro – the small town nestled in Poweshiek County that boasts a rich past surrounding its historical designation as...
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Deal competes at Adidas Nationals

Deal competes at Adidas Nationals
Connor Deal, a senior at Lynnville-Sully, competed in the National Elite division of the two-day 2026 Adidas Indoor National Championships held in Virginia Mar. 20-21.  Lynnville-Sully senior Connor Deal, son of Justin and Jayme Deal of Sully, took his speed and leaping abilities to the national level to compete in the high school National Elite division...
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Jasper County enacts burn ban

Jasper County enacts burn ban
Existing dry conditions coupled with warm temps and strong winds prompted the Jasper County Emergency Management Agency to enact a burn ban effective Mar. 21. No open burning is allowed during the burn ban including brush piles, yard waste, agricultural burning, or any open flames outdoors.
Dry, windy conditions allow fires to spread quickly and become...
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Lynnville-Sully Art Show is Monday

Make plans now to attend one of the most anticipated events on the Lynnville-Sully School Calendar ­ – the annual Art Show on Monday, Mar. 30. From 3:30-7 p.m., the creative talents of all Lynnville-Sully K-12 art students will be on full display in an exhibition of awe-inspiring work. The Lynnville-Sully Art Show is a memorable night...
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Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen – March madness on the farm

Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen – March madness on the farm
Longer days, Lent, March Madness brackets, crazy weather, spring break, and planting preparations all make spring real! Kindergarten roundup was also on the agenda for both Isabella and Karter this past month. Both are eagerly anticipating their next adventure. They have been told they must wait until after sweet corn season to go to kindergarten....
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Senior-heavy class to lead L-S boys track and field

Senior-heavy class to lead L-S boys track and field
Lynnville-Sully boys track and field head coach Darin Arkema starts the timer for his long distance runners getting in early training during practice on Monday, Mar. 23. Nine experienced seniors will lead the Lynnville-Sully boys track team for the 2026 season under the direction of head coach Darin Arkema, assistant coach Jeff Corbett, and volunteer coaches...
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L-S girls return seven State qualifiers to 2026 track and field squad

L-S girls return seven State qualifiers to 2026 track and field squad
Mandeesa Vos, Brooklyn Vos, Brooke Harthoorn, and Emma Parkinson round corner three of the track during practice on Monday, Mar. 23. The roster is lengthy and talented for the Lynnville-Sully girls track team in 2026 with 25 girls competing for the Hawks, 15 of those being returners. The team will be led by three senior veterans...
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