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The 2014 eighth-grade graduating class at Sully Christian School was honored with a ceremony on Saturday, May 24. Sully First Reformed Church Pastor Wayne Sneller delivered the graduation address, and following the presentation of diplomas, Bibles, and faith journals, a reception was held in the gym for family and friends to congratulate the seven members of...

The students in Mrs. Yoder’s, Mrs. Edsen’s, and Mrs. Plate’s third-grade classes took off on a journey to explore the Science Center of Iowa’s themed experience platforms full of hands-on exhibits, live interactive programs and demonstrations, a larger-than-life IMAX film, and much more on Thursday, May 22. Upon arrival, the students had free time to roam...

Twenty-six L-S first graders blazed the trails of Rock Creek State Park on Monday, May 19. The fun nature trip highlighted the plant, animal, and camping studies the students in both Mrs. Rozendaal and Mrs. Johnson’s classes recently completed. Parent chaperones guided the children on a nature hike, art and craft station, and even a little...

Painted happy faces and gaggles of giggling children were common sights and sounds at the annual Character Counts Carnival held on Friday, May 23, for elementary students. [caption id="attachment_30845" align="alignright" width="300"] Alyssa Bassett and Noah Johnson compete in...

The Manatt’s cement plant (pictured) located north of the rock quarry across the North Skunk River six miles northwest of Lynnville was put to use last week. Construction crews are putting a seven-inch concrete overlay on the existing eight miles of T-38 north of Lynnville. Manatt’s of Brooklyn has a permit to use water from...

A large crowd enjoyed the annual Cadet pancake breakfast on Memorial Day at Sully Christian School. [caption id="attachment_30821" align="aligncenter" width="3456"]Read more