HF 566, passed by the 2017 Iowa Legislature, changes Iowa school board elections from September to November, effective July 1, 2019. School board members will now be elected on the same ballot as city mayors and councilmembers. School elections will be held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of odd numbered...
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Smoke on the Water in Lynnville Aug. 23-24
Hundreds of people will flock to Old Settlers Park in Lynnville Aug. 23-24 for Smoke on the Water, a popular barbeque cook-off that also serves as a community fundraiser.
Events will kick off on Friday, Aug. 23, when teams of BBQ competitors arrive, set up, and prepare for a long night of smoking delicious meat. The...
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Cheers to 10 years! Van Wijk Winery celebrates milestone anniversary
A 10-year anniversary celebration for Van Wijk Wine will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 3-10 p.m. at the winery located at 802 4th Street in Sully.
Van Wijk Winery owners Roger and Rebecca Van Wyk invite their customers, near and far, to celebrate with their family on Saturday and enjoy an evening of friendship,...
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Farm to Table: Enjoying Fresh Produce
The conclusion of the Iowa State Fair marks the end of summer, one that has gone exceptionally fast! I think Emily best summed that thought up last week as she headed back to school, “It feels like it has just been a long weekend.” I am writing this the eve before I head to the...
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Football Preview: Hawks led by eight seniors, see first taste of action in BGM scrimmage
The Lynnville-Sully football team is gearing up for the 2019 season with eyes fixed on victory. Practices started on Aug. 5 for the Hawks, but many athletes have been working in the weight room over the summer. L-S Head Coach Mike Parkinson commented on the practices, saying, “They've been going well, lots of hard work,...
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Lynnville-Sully School Board reviews facility improvements made, begins looking at facility master planning for 2020 and beyond
Lynnville-Sully School Board reviews facility improvements made, begins looking at facility master planning for 2020 and beyond
The Lynnville-Sully Board of Education met in regular session Monday, Aug. 19, in the high school library. President Tim Dunsbergen called the meeting to order with school board members Tammy Vos, Jer Schnell, and Steph Young present. Gerry Van...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers Aug. 22, 2019
There is only one person that does not live in my house that can get me up at 3:00 a.m. His name is William Zegers Jr. (my Uncle Bill).
He and a partner ran the John Deere Sales and Service in Newton for many years.
When he retired 20 or 30 years ago, he got into rebuilding...
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