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Hawks win five-set thriller against the Braves, sweep Iowa Valley

Hawks win five-set thriller against the Braves, sweep Iowa Valley
Lynnville-Sully celebrations were numerous and well deserved on Sept. 28 as the Hawks spoiled Monte’s senior night. Shown are Breah Lowry (11), Isabelle Vos (21), Haley Maston (15), Sawyer Osborn (12), and Ella Lowry (9). The Lynnville-Sully Hawks bounced back from a tough loss at English Valleys with decisive wins for both JV teams and a thrilling...
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Fourth-ranked Madrid scores 14 unanswered points to down L-S

Fourth-ranked Madrid scores 14 unanswered points to down L-S
photos by Breah Lowry Although the final score was not what they worked so hard for, the Hawks had plenty to celebrate in Tiger territory. L-S led a majority of the game and held the Tigers scoreless through nearly three quarters of action. Gavin Fisk (17) scored both of Lynnville-Sully’s touchdowns. Senior teammate Hunter Neleman (59) is...
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Tough competition challenges L-S XC runners

Tough competition challenges L-S XC runners
Freshman Kate Arkema, 8th at the Chariton Invitational in 21:54. After yet another cancelled meet due to rain, the Lynnville-Sully cross-country program found themselves searching for a meet and perhaps even higher on their search and want list – better, drier weather for racing. The Hawks found both on Monday, Oct. 5, at the Chariton Invitational...
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Dennis Bouma, 80

Dennis Bouma, 80, of New Sharon, passed away Wednesday evening, Sept. 30, 2026, at his home in New Sharon under hospice care. A Celebration of Life/Visitation was held 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Holland-Coble Funeral Home in New Sharon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to MHP Hospice Serenity House. Clifford Dennis...
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Margaret Wells, 91

Margaret Ellen (Shipman) Wells, 91, of Newton, passed away peacefully on Oct. 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Sully Community Church. Margaret was born Feb. 23, 1935, to Roy Lewis and Opal Irene (Griggs) Shipman. She grew up in Bussey, where the values...
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Hawk Homecoming shines through the showers

Hawk Homecoming shines through the showers
Above, Lynnville-Sully school spirit could not be dampened when rain forced Friday’s parade inside, leading to an epic pep rally. Far left, Brooke Hardeman, daughter of Tim and Desiree Hardeman, and Keegan Schnell, son of Jer and Jodi Schnell, were crowned 2026 homecoming royalty. The Lynnville-Sully Hawks did not let a saturated stretch of weather rain on...
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Serenity Haven’s Taco Tuesday is back

Serenity Haven’s Taco Tuesday is back
Serenity Haven has recruited a team of volunteers ready to make the 2026 Taco Tuesday fundraising campaign a record-breaking success. Last year, Serenity Haven sold 1,600 tacos thanks to great community support and their team, shown above, who helped churn out the delicious jumbo fried tacos. This October, they hope to sell over 2,000 tacos. Serenity...
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