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There’s no place like a Lynnville-Sully homecoming! Playing off the classic “Wizard of Oz” the L-S Student Council kicked off a week-long school spirit celebration for L-S Homecoming 2015 held Sept. 21-26. L-S students, staff, and proud supporters hopped on the theme of “Follow the Yellow and Blue Brick Road to Victory” and enjoyed a...

Over 250 Christian education supporters gathered for great food, great fellowship, and a great time of giving at the annual Sully Christian School Hostess Supper held in the school’s gym on Saturday, Sept. 26. Guests were greeted and enjoyed a hot chocolate bar upon arrival before Kevin Veenstra, SCS School Board President, invited guests to locate...

After months of planning and changed plans due to a fire on Jan. 30, 2014, Janco Industries, Inc., including Handy Industries purchased in 2010, held an open house for the public on Sept. 25 and a private ribbon cutting on Sept. 28. Over 175 people attended the open house and refreshments Friday afternoon. Iowa Governor Terry...

A rainy morning on Thursday, Sept. 17, did not dampen the intentions of L-S FFA students and Mr. Brian Lowry, agriculture instructor and FFA advisor. The group spearheaded the second annual FFA Ag Day for fifth graders at the Sully Ballpark, providing important lessons on farm safety. The skies cleared just in time for the multi-hour interactive...

Lynnville-Sully’s school-to-work program has tripled in size in its second year of existence. The course, designed for high school seniors, allows the students to explore potential careers through internships at local businesses. This year, the class has six students enrolled in the program, compared to two students who participated in the inaugural year. Mrs. Sara Rowe,...