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Hawks make thrilling comeback at homecoming

Hawks make thrilling comeback at homecoming
The Lynnville-Sully football boys made a stunning comeback to win their homecoming game against the New London Tigers on Friday, Oct. 7. The Hawks came back from a 14-0 halftime deficit to win 17-14 in a thrilling game. “We never quit, and that is the mark of a great team,” said L-S Coach Mike Parkinson. “New...
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Heart of Worship to host free concert, kids activities on Sully square

Lynnville Heart of Worship Church invites the community to celebrate Octoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 3-5:30 p.m. in the Sully Central Park for an afternoon of free family entertainment, including a special concert in the park by Wilson, featuring Kassie, with an opening performance by Tim Babcock. A variety of fun activities in addition...
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Sully City Council appoints Phyllis Zylstra to fill vacancy

The Sully City Council met in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, at Sully Community Center. Councilmembers present were Chad Fikse, Brad Rozendaal, Diane Vos, and Jeff Brummel; city clerk Barbra Maasdam; and mayor Brent Vander Molen. Guests present were Roger and Rebecca Van Wyk, Teryl Ver Ploeg, Beth Steenhoek, and Margaret...
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Van Manen learns of unconditional love on Albanian mission trip

Van Manen learns of unconditional love on Albanian mission trip
When Iowa State University (ISU) junior Emily Van Manen applied last October for a short-term overseas mission trip, she didn’t exactly know where she’d be going. She only knew it would be one of three places: China, Albania, or Vietnam. In November, Van Manen was interviewed, and in December, she discovered she would be heading...
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Ehresman inducted into Marion Athletic Hall of Fame

Ehresman inducted into Marion Athletic Hall of Fame
­­         When current Lynnville-Sully Superintendent/Principal Shane Ehresman worked as an activities director at his alma mater, he couldn’t have known the hall of fame he helped create would one day honor him. But that’s exactly what happened last Friday, Oct. 7, when he was inducted into the Marion Foundation Athletic Hall of Fame as an...
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Welcome home, ’86 title team

Members of the 1986 Lynnville-Sully state football championship team were recognized at halftime of Friday night’s homecoming game. Team members in attendance were, from left, Troy Vander Leest, Scott Vande Krol, Curt James, Mike Vanderpol, and Tim Jansen. This fall marks the 30th anniversary of their historic season. They won the state title on Nov....
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