Some eschatologists speak of the antichrist as a person whose advent on earth is yet to come. This term is used by the Bible only in the letters of John and there, antichrist is referred to as a spiritual contagion that is not only coming but already here (1 John 2:18; 4:3; 2 John 7)....
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Remember When – 10/8/15
35 years ago (1980)
The Lynnville-Sully football team selected Theresa Ver Woert as homecoming queen and Greg Criswell homecoming king. The football team defeated North Mahaska 68-10 in the homecoming game. The winning window painting was done by freshmen Janise James, Mary Hakken, Annette Vande Krol, and Maria Hackert.
Karen Vander Hart of Pella was Marty Rickard’s...
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Press INKlings: We’re here to inform, entertain, connect
This year marks the 75th anniversary of National Newspaper Week, Oct. 4-10, 2015. This observance underscores the impact of newspapers to communities large and small.
When you hold your local newspaper in your hands – whether in print or on a digital device – you hold a powerful tool to inform and inspire. The theme of...
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Stolen motorcycle leads to law officers’ pursuit
Oct. 1, Colfax Police took a report from a resident in Colfax regarding a stolen motorcycle. Later that same morning at approximately 5:07 a.m., the motorcycle was located in Newton. A traffic stop was attempted, which led to a pursuit out of the city of Newton. The Jasper County Sheriff's Office assisted as well as...
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From the Desk of Shane Ehresman, L-S Superintendent
Iowa’s Early Literacy Progression Law
Lynnville-Sully, along with other Iowa schools, implemented Iowa Code section 279.68 and 281--Iowa Administrative Code 62 in August 2014. The codes, known as Iowa’s Early Literacy Progression Law, promote effective evidence-based programming, instruction, and assessment practices across schools to support all students to become proficient readers by the end of the...
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Lynnville’s ABC Garden receives facelift
The ABC Garden in Lynnville not only provides an attractive resting spot for residents, but over the years its beauty has become an educational tool for area youngsters.
Dale Schnell, former Lynnville city maintenance man, suggested the need for a garden located by the tennis courts near the fire station on city property years ago to...
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Megan’s Legacy makes $20,000 donation for HLH research
A conference dedicated to eradicating the disease that took the life of their daughter and sister sent Mike and Benjamin Hoogeveen back to Ohio in September. The two were pleased to be able to donate $20,000 more to the fight against HLH.
The 2015 Annual HLH Conference was held at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center on...
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