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3M presenters put on exciting science experiments

3M presenters put on exciting science experiments
Members of the PEERS organization gave a very engaging presentation to SCS third and fourth graders on Wednesday, Jan. 12. The subject? Cryogenics, which is the branch of physics that deals with very low temperatures. The presenters, who both work for 3M, impressed the students with their experiments. One experiment involved freezing a balloon in liquid...
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Have a seat at my table

Have a seat at my table
This year, Caden picked out a special present for Penelope - a Hawkeye shirt. Even though I am a Cyclone fan, I guess I can dress her in it.  By Cathryn Dunsbergen I hope everyone had a great start to the new year! It is already the middle of January, and winter/snow is officially here. I’m already...
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L-S School Board members tour school improvements at Monday meeting

The Lynnville-Sully Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, Jan. 17, in the high school library. Vice president Dave Foster called the meeting to order with board members Gerry Van Dyke, Amanda Jones, and Jer Schnell present along with Karla De Cook, superintendent Matt Dunsbergen, student ex-officio Kyle Squires, high school principal Aaron...
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Hawks flex offensive muscle in pair of wins

Hawks flex offensive muscle in pair of wins
Matthias Torres (22) attempts to block a Tri-County shot in the Hawks' 79-19 win. L-S teammates also pictured are Jacob Fogle and Josh Hardenbrook.  The shots were falling and the defense impressive as the Lynnville-Sully Hawks won both their games last week and pushed their win streak to four. Tri-County The Hawks boasted a 55% field-goal percentage, knocked...
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L-S girls basketball wins one, drops one in conference play

L-S girls basketball wins one, drops one in conference play
Elise Alberts dribbles to the baseline and looks to pass to an open teammate against Tri-County. The Hawks overcame a slow first half on Tuesday to beat the Trojans, 45-26.  The girls basketball team took momentum from a nearly 20-point win to their next game at English Valleys, but despite a significant first-half lead, the Hawks...
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L-S wrestlers go 2-1 at Sigourney quad, look ahead to home meet

L-S wrestlers go 2-1 at Sigourney quad, look ahead to home meet
Malcolm Hay puts his BGM opponent in a half nelson at the Sigourney meet, Hay went on to pin the Bear in 2:48 in the 170-pound division. The Hawks fell to Sigourney-Keota and BGM before getting the win against Central Decatur. Hay won both his matches.   The Lynnville-Sully Hawk wrestling team had a short week...
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Shirley Baarda, 84

Shirley Baarda, 84, of Sully, passed away  peace-fully on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, surrounded by family after a three-year battle with cancer. Shirley was a member of Sully First Reformed Church. Her faith was an important part of her life. A funeral service was held Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Sully First Reformed...
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