Lynnville-Sully High School was recently recognized by Bank Iowa for academic excellence and outstanding achievement during athletic, music, speech, and debate competitions. L-S captured sixth place in the Class 1A Bank Iowa Traveling Challenge Cup for the 2013-2014 school year.
This is Lynnville-Sully’s highest placement since the award was introduced in 2007. Previous finishes for L-S...
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Lynnville City Council hears public input on water woes
The Lynnville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Mayor Kelly Bryan called the meeting to order. Council members Bev Van Maanen and Kevin Arment were absent. Guests included Walt Van Maanen, Glenn Lewis, Mike Terpstra, Faye Brand, Nancy Fitzpatrick, Chris Tice, Gene Braaksma, LeJon Ladwig, Cathy Van Maanen, Verlan Van Maanen,...
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Hawk runners cut time off season bests
Against much larger schools, some ranked in Class 3A, the Lynnville-Sully cross-country team had quite the battle on Thursday, Sept. 11. Though placements may not have improved, individual times were better at the Grinnell Invitational.
“Cooler temperatures and a flatter course helped lead to many season-best times through three races,” said L-S Coach Darin Arkema, referring...
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Smoke on the Water
A crisp and sunny September day was the perfect setting for the first Smoke on the Water benefit on Saturday, Sept. 13. Over 200 people gathered at Old Settlers in Lynnville to taste some of the best barbecue created by nine teams of amateur pit masters. The benefit raised over $3,500 and was organized for...
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A school divided
There may have been quite a few saddened SCS students over the weekend after the Iowa State Cyclones topped the Iowa Hawkeyes, 20-17, on Saturday, Sept. 13. In a special dress-up day the day before the game, SCS students’ clothing showed where their loyalty lies, with a majority bleeding gold and black for Iowa.
For twenty-plus...
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Remember When 9-18-14
35 years ago (1979)
The Rev. Carl J. Klompien was installed as the new pastor at the Sully Christian Reformed Church. Born in Harvey, IL, Klompien attended South Holland Christian Grade School and Illiana Christian High School. He attended Trinity College for two years and Calvin College for two years.
The annual Lynnville-Sully School Board Election was...
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Press INKlings: Words and photos are inadequate
One more thing is off my bucket list. Last week, I went to the Grand Canyon, located in the state of Arizona. It is considered by some to be one of the seven wonders of the world, due to its sensational decorative colors and majestic natural beauty carved by the Colorado River. It measures 18...
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