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First State Bank constructing additional offices in Lynnville

Construction of an additional 650 square feet for additional offices at the Lynnville location of First State Bank is underway on the south side of the original bank building. The offices will be used for Fitzpatrick Financial Services, Lynnville Insurance Agency expansion, and an additional loan officer. Work began last month with the estimated completion...
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L-S School Board rejects press box bid

The Lynnville-Sully School Board of Education met in special session at 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6. All board members were present except Matt Zylstra. Following a presentation by Dave Harrison of Design Alliance Architects, the board by a 4-0 vote rejected the only bid received for the football press box as it was nearly double...
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Remember When – May 8

35 years ago (1979) Twyla Vander Weerdt, missionary candidate to Alaska with Far Eastern Gospel Crusade, presented slides of the work to the congregation at Sully Community Church. Queen Carla Ver Ploeg and King Steve Harthoorn reigned over the Lynnville-Sully Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. Melvin Harthoorn, Sully, was honored in Des Moines at the annual Pioneer Champions Day...
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Press INKlings: I sure wish I could call mine

Mother's Day this coming Sunday is a day dedicated to honoring and recognizing the sacrifices and accomplishments of mothers. Mothers are recognized by family and friends, regardless of whether they are biological or perceived maternal figures. It is a day to honor and respect mothers for their many sacrifices; a day to show them how...
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From the Desk of Supt. Shane Ehresman – May 8

The end of the school year will mark my fourth year as superintendent of the Lynnville-Sully Community School District. Over the past four years, school topics have dominated discussions with people in the community. The purpose of my article is to share interesting facts about the Lynnville-Sully Community School District. You may even want to...
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City of Lynnville Clean Up Day

The City of Lynnville invites all Lynnville residents to participate in the city-wide clean up day on Saturday, May 10, from 8-11 a.m. To drop off accepted items, turn east off East Street between the Terpstra Plumbing, Heating, and Electrical and Lynnville Repair businesses. The city also will have their recycling and yard waste area...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – May 8

I am so happy that spring is finally here with a blue sky and dark green grass. But spring and being outside does come with problems. I enjoy mowing grass but it can be dangerous. I was getting ready to mow on my zero-turn riding mower. I had already had a minor problem. I took the blades...
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