Programs and concerts full of holiday cheer abound this time of year and across the community, area schools and churches have put on highly anticipated events featuring Christmas songs, poems, and more performed by some of the youngest community members.
Recently, preschool and daycare attendees of both Inspirations Childcare and Preschool and Diamond Trail Children’s Center...
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Early retirement concept approved by L-S School Board
The Lynnville-Sully School Board of Directors met in regular session on Monday, Dec. 19, in the high school library. Guests included Mike Parkinson, Jill Philby, Lisa Foster, Melinda Hardin, and Faye Brand.
Approval of moving forward with an early retirement concept and discussion items including community relations goal and the school district’s financial position were highlights...
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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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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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