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Tornado-ravaged homes in MS become locals’ LABOR OF LOVE

Tornado-ravaged homes in MS become locals’ LABOR OF LOVE
In January 2017, an EF3 tornado packing winds between 136 and 165 mph ripped through Hattiesburg, MS. The tornado left four people dead and damaged many homes and businesses in the city of about 46,000 people. That was over a year ago, and some residents of Hattiesburg are still in recovery mode. With able hands and...
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From the Kitchen of Heidi Van Wyk

This week’s featured cook is Heidi Van Wyk. Heidi grew up south of Sully and graduated from Lynnville-Sully High School and the University of Northwestern in St. Paul, MN. Heidi is married to Joel Van Wyk, and they live north of Sully in the home Joel grew up in. They have been married for 25 years....
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L-S Board approves $155,116 for new bleachers, sidewalk, epoxy flooring

The Lynnville-Sully Board of Education held a public hearing on Monday, Feb. 26, at 6:30 p.m. prior to the regular board meeting in the high school library. President Tim Dunsbergen called the meeting to order. Board members Steph Young, Tammy Vos, Gerry Van Dyke, and Dunsbergen were present. Board secretary Karla DeCook, superintendent Shane Ehresman,...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers 3/1/2018

I don’t think there is anything I’m more scared of than a trip to the dentist. I haven’t eaten or slept for two days. I went to the dentist last week and a lady hacked and dug and chipped away at my “barnacle,” as she called it. Then they took 18 (yes, I said 18) X-rays. The...
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Lynnville-Sully’s Mike Parkinson receives Regional Coach of the Year honors

Mike Parkinson, Lynnville-Sully’s football coach for the past seven seasons, will add another honor to his coaching resume on Mar. 2 when he receives the Iowa Football Coaches’ Association’s 2017 Regional Coach of the Year Award. Parkinson will be one of 12 Iowa high school football coaches receiving the prestigious award – two coaches from...
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FARM TO TABLE

With the month of February quickly passing by, make the most of it by taking this last-minute opportunity to make some food to celebrate the month. Most of us know a good breakfast is an important way to begin the day. On a cold, winter day, a hot breakfast is even better. Hot breakfast meals...
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