The Lynnville-Sully Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, May 19, in the high school library with all members present and guests Faye Brand and Melinda Hardin. The agenda and consent agenda were approved including the minutes of the May 6 special meeting, minutes of Apr. 21 regular meeting, minutes of the April...
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Sully Council votes to turn in vandalism evidence to sheriff’s office; approves county Freedom Rock area plan
Expenses totaling approximately $20,000 for the Jasper County Freedom Rock area were approved at the special meeting of the Sully City Council at 6:30 p.m. on Monday evening, May 19. Discussion was power washing the rock, dirt work, concrete work, lighting of the rock and flags, flags and poles, limestone stones for seating, handicapped parking...
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Seniors garner honors, scholarships at Senior Award Night
The Lynnville-Sully Class of 2014 made its mark in the classroom and on the athletic fields, courts, and mats. Their efforts, success, and future potential were recognized during the annual Senior Awards Night held May 13. The following honors and scholarships were given:
Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award: Macy Lanser, Daniel Zimmerman
Citizenship Award: Alexa Vander Leest
Bernie...
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Take me to the zoo!
Thursday, May 15, the L-S kindergarten students, their fourth-grade buddies, teachers, and several chaperones traveled to the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines. Most of the day the skies were clear, but unfortunately, it was the "coldest day for the trip" that Mrs. Denise Brillhart, fourth-grade teacher, could remember.
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Mountain climbing for Micah
Julie Jones will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro this fall to help an African child named Micah with his own climb – the climb out of poverty.
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Remember When
35 years ago (1979)
Don Jansen, Lynnville-Sully School Board President, presented diplomas to the 61 Lynnville-Sully graduates. Class officers were Lori Zylstra, president; Susan Zylstra, vice president; and Judith Hoksbergen, secretary-treasurer. Hoksbergen was class valedictorian. Jody Jay was named salutatorian.
A ladies banquet was held at St. Andrews Church. Kathy Rankin opened the evening with devotions. There...
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Press INKlings: Endless rows of alabaster headstones
I will never forget my visit to our nation’s capital several years ago. Among the many places I visited was the Arlington National Cemetery. The Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was a moving experience. Now, Arlington National Cemetery with row after row after row of alabaster headstones endlessly arrayed...
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