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L-S to be represented by 17 at large group speech state contest

L-S to be represented by 17 at large group speech state contest
Lynnville-Sully was well represented on Saturday, Jan. 21, at Ottumwa High School for the large group speech contest. Speech coaches Ms. Melinda Hardin and Ms. Lexus Waymire took six groups of performers to the district competition; four groups will continue on to state. The Disney princesses and prince group earned a Division I rating with their...
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L-S celebrates academic excellence at school-wide assembly

L-S celebrates academic excellence at school-wide assembly
Lynnville-Sully students, staff, school board members, community supporters, and four guest speakers, including three members of the Iowa Legislature and the director of the Iowa Department of Education, gathered for an all-school assembly on Friday, Jan. 21, to celebrate the Lynnville-Sully Community School District’s recent achievements in the Iowa Report Card. The assembly began with an...
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Press INKlings: It’s all about numbers

I cannot help but react to numbers, but why are odds masculine and evens feminine? Why were Levi's 501s and WD-40 given those names? And is number 3 really “warm” and “friendly?” I think I typed in “love of numbers” for a Google search to find out the word for that. What I found was the...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 1/26/17

The recent icy roads have reminded me of things that happened to me. I spent decades on the road in a semi truck. One thing I remember is driving on a road that was pure ice. The trailer I was pulling was empty. I was actually on a bit of a downgrade and going into a very strong...
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100-year-old Lynnville soda fountain ‘back home’

100-year-old Lynnville soda fountain ‘back home’
Green Rivers, butterscotch sundaes, and strawberry sodas. A treasured part of Lynnville’s history is now back in its original location. Randy Van Kooten, of Lynnville, recently acquired the quarter-sawn oak bar from the old Lynnville drug store from his wife’s late uncle, Melvin Geurts. Van Kooten, who owns the building that now houses Riverside Junction,...
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Co-Line owners meet with Iowa Governor Branstad

On Monday, Jan. 20, Dale, Eric, and Faye Brand, owners of Co-Line Welding, Inc., a manufacturing business south of Sully, had the opportunity to meet with Iowa Governor Terry Branstad in his office at the state capitol. The Brands requested a meeting with the governor to discuss steel tariffs, exports, and imports. Branstad has been...
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Slick roads lead to tricky morning commute

A refreeze caused havoc for early morning commuters on Thursday, Jan. 19. Roadways were slick and a dense fog made the morning drive eventful for some drivers, including the commuter who was unable to navigate the corner near Killduff due to slick conditions. The driver hit the barricade and went through the Killduff ballpark fence...
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