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Strong competition, new course challenge L-S CC runners

Strong competition, new course challenge L-S CC runners
Much nicer weather conditions than the week before provided an opportunity for quality races for the Lynnville-Sully cross-country team at Grinnell on Tuesday, Sept. 8. “When the body isn’t expending so much energy trying to keep you cool, you have more to put forth into racing,” said L-S Coach Darin Arkema. “Tonight’s course was similar to...
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Hawk VB wins fourth straight Twin Cedars Tourney, improves to 5-2

Hawk VB wins fourth straight Twin Cedars Tourney, improves to 5-2
Four wins in five matches made for a thrilling past week for the Lynnville-Sully varsity volleyball team – and the cherry on top was being named champions at the Twin Cedars Tournament for the fourth year in a row on Saturday. Hosting Keota on Thursday, Sept. 10, the Hawks lost the first set 25-20, had a...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 9/17/15

The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 9/17/15
As far as I’m concerned, when it comes to this football season, there’s only one winner, and that would be Team Appetizers. Even though the big game was last week, there are two things you should know: A) If, for some odd chance you’re reading this and you’re not from Iowa, you haven’t seen a rivalry...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 9/17/15

Margaret (my boss) tells me I have to write about good things that happen to me and people I know. It’s a heck of a job. I’ve been pessimistic my whole life. As a small child, I noticed other young kids dressed better than me, lived in a much better house, and their parents drove a nicer...
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L-S sports not on the radio this fall

Lynnville-Sully sports fans who have tuned in to KRNF 89.7 in the past may be wondering why L-S football games haven’t been on the radio this season. In the month of July, KRNF revised its programming lineup in conjunction with its VCY America Radio Network. The revision includes the addition of a greater variety of music...
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Howard J. Pothoven, 71

Howard J. Pothoven, 71, died Sept. 12, 2015, in Pella. A private family burial will occur prior to the service at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, at Trinity Reformed Church in Pella. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, with the family present from 5-7 p.m. at Trinity Reformed Church in Pella. Howard...
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