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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin

The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin
As I mentioned last week. A new chef’s juice that you need to add to your roster of chef’s juices. Six words: Sweet Cream Caramel Apple Cider Steamers. Write it down. Memorize it. Make it over and over all throughout this wonderful autumn season. It will warm your cold empty mug as well as your soul. Hey,...
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Tigerhawks’ passing game too much for L-S Hawks

Tigerhawks’ passing game too much for L-S Hawks
The Lynnville-Sully varsity football team opened up District 7 play at home Friday, Sept. 12, versus Colfax-Mingo. The Tigerhawks came into the night with two wins showcasing they are a passing team. C-M, new to District 7, was too much for the young L-S Hawks to handle and soared to a 45-16 victory. “Friday night was...
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Bank Iowa recognized L-S’s success in classroom, extra-curricular activities

Lynnville-Sully High School was recently recognized by Bank Iowa for academic excellence and outstanding achievement during athletic, music, speech, and debate competitions. L-S captured sixth place in the Class 1A Bank Iowa Traveling Challenge Cup for the 2013-2014 school year. This is Lynnville-Sully’s highest placement since the award was introduced in 2007. Previous finishes for L-S...
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Lynnville City Council hears public input on water woes

The Lynnville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Mayor Kelly Bryan called the meeting to order. Council members Bev Van Maanen and Kevin Arment were absent. Guests included Walt Van Maanen, Glenn Lewis, Mike Terpstra, Faye Brand, Nancy Fitzpatrick, Chris Tice, Gene Braaksma, LeJon Ladwig, Cathy Van Maanen, Verlan Van Maanen,...
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Hawk runners cut time off season bests

Against much larger schools, some ranked in Class 3A, the Lynnville-Sully cross-country team had quite the battle on Thursday, Sept. 11. Though placements may not have improved, individual times were better at the Grinnell Invitational. “Cooler temperatures and a flatter course helped lead to many season-best times through three races,” said L-S Coach Darin Arkema, referring...
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Smoke on the Water

A crisp and sunny September day was the perfect setting for the first Smoke on the Water benefit on Saturday, Sept. 13. Over 200 people gathered at Old Settlers in Lynnville to taste some of the best barbecue created by nine teams of amateur pit masters. The benefit raised over $3,500 and was organized for...
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