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Lynnville-Sully’s caring community gives back

A record number of 24 Lynnville-Sully families participating in the Sharing Tree program indicate there is a need within the community. This holiday season, Lynnville-Sully students, their families, and members of the community are making sure those needs are met – no family will go hungry this Christmas and presents will be under the tree...
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Long-time Lynnville volunteer recognized

Walt Van Maanen of Lynnville has received the Jasper County Conservation Board (JCCB) Pioneer Award for his many years of working at Wagaman Mill in Lynnville to keep everything running, interpreting the history of the mill, and helping with school field trips. The award was announced by JCCB at its first volunteer appreciation dinner organized...
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Short-handed Hawks have solid showing at Saydel

A reduced L-S wrestling squad had a solid showing on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the large Saydel Invitational. Four of the five Hawk wrestlers in attendance placed in the top eight in their weight brackets. They were competing against many 2A and 3A wrestlers so had to fight hard to come out with some of...
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FFA students compete in fruit sales

This year, as in past years, FFA students under the leadership of Mr. Brian Lowry, FFA advisor and agriculture teacher, competed in the annual fruit sales to support the L-S FFA Chapter. The students sold fruit, along with meat and cheese products and candy throughout the month of October. The products were delivered on Tuesday, Dec....
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Foreign exchange students share tastes of home

Lynnville-Sully welcomed two foreign exchange students at the beginning of the school year – Nele Hobohm hails from Leipzig, Germany, and Lydia Akergren calls Skovde, Sweden, home. For the 2016-2017 school year, the two are fulfilling their dreams by experiencing American and Lynnville-Sully culture. “The reason I wanted to come to America is because I wanted...
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Fraker appointed to vacant Lynnville Council seat Monday

The Lynnville City Council met in regular session on Monday, Dec. 12, at Lynnville City Hall. Guests included Shirley Dunsbergen, Barb Hoogeveen, and Faye Brand. The agenda was amended to include status of Lynnville United Fund and also closed session to discuss personnel issues. The vacant council appointment was published, but no one was present to offer...
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Sully Council delves into property matters

The Sully City Council delved into property matters at its regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, at Sully Community Center. Members present were Brad Rozendaal, Diane Vos, Phyllis Zylstra, Jeff Brummel, mayor protem Chad Fikse, public works director Shaun Needham, and city clerk Barbra Maasdam. Mayor Brent Vander Molen was absent. Guests...
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