What started as a project of thanks driven by a personal connection for third-grade teacher Mrs. Sabrina Edsen in her second year at Lynnville-Sully has evolved into an annual event expressing gratitude for our country’s freedom that is now in its 11th year.
"This project is very special to me,” said Edsen. “My dad was in...
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L-S teachers take lessons from the workplace
While Lynnville-Sully students enjoyed a day off from classes on Friday, Nov. 11, their teachers were using the professional development day to learn valuable lessons from the workplace by touring local businesses.
The objective of the business tours relates to a Lynnville-Sully School Board goal of workplace readiness skills: Support and implement an understanding of common...
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Last-second play works, sends Pella back to championship game
With Pella trailing 30-28 and just four seconds left on the clock, Pella senior Nick Finney took the snap and found classmate Ryan Van Wyk in the end zone for a 34-30 semifinal victory last Thursday, Nov. 10. The two-time defending state champs snuck past Xavier of Cedar Rapids for their 40th consecutive win.
The game...
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New starters take the court as L-S girls BB season begins
With the basketball season starting up this week, L-S Coach Jerry Hulsing looks to get the L-S girls to state after a two-year drought. The past two years, they have fallen short by losing in the substate game.
“We have a good mix of exper-ienced players back and some exciting young players,” he said. “The girls...
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Sully fire, ambulance departments called to two roll-overs Monday
The Sully Fire Department and Ambulance crews were called to two roll-over accidents in a little over two hours time on Monday, Nov. 14. As of press time, complete accident reports were unavailable from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.
At 3:55 p.m., the Sully Fire Department and Ambulance were called to the intersection of 7th Avenue...
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Lynnville City Clerk resigns
The Lynnville City Council met in regular session on Monday, Nov. 14, at the Lynnville City Hall. Councilmember Hugh Carney was absent. Guests included Rahn Savage, Glen Lewis, Tim Hardeman, and Faye Brand.
City clerk Kim Harsselaar read her resignation letter. She has filled the clerk roll for the last three years. Her resignation is effective...
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Audio of L-S basketball games to be live streamed
In an effort to keep the playing field equal as well as promote community through sport, the live streamed Lynnville-Sully basketball games will be audio only this winter.
This fall was the first time L-S football games were live streamed on thecube.com with both audio and visual available. The Hometown Press initiated the live streaming with...
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