Three L-S volleyball players have earned South Iowa Cedar League honors for the 2015 season. Junior Brenna Lanser was named to the all-conference first team. Lanser played a key role for L-S this year as the top attacker (209 kills) and leading digger (314 digs). She also had the most aces with 54 and had...
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No. 9 Mount Ayr denies Hawks trip to Dome
It was a game of missed opportunities for the Lynnville-Sully varsity football team last Friday night, Nov. 6, against No. 9 Mount Ayr. Making the long road trip to the Raiders home field for the state quarterfinal game, the Hawks had their eyes on making it to the UNI-Dome for the semi-final Class A game....
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Thirteen girls on cheerleading squad help Hawk spirit soar
Through disappointing defeats and thrilling victories, the Lynnville-Sully cheerleaders have been some of the football team’s biggest supporters from the sidelines this fall. Their cheers, stunts, and positive attitudes have all focused on keeping Hawk spirit high throughout the past three months.
Coached by Janelle Maasdam, the 13-member team is the most Maasdam has had on...
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Sealed with a kick: Engle’s field goal advances Hawks to state quarterfinal
The Lynnville-Sully football team’s post-season train easily could have been derailed on Monday, Nov. 2, as they took on No. 8-ranked Winfield-Mount Union – who boasted an undefeated 10-0 record and the home field advantage. But the mighty Hawks were determined and soared to a second-round playoff victory with senior Noah Engle's field goal with...
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Group exercise classes now offered to members for $10 per month at DTFC
Change is never easy, but it can create opportunities for growth and improvement. The most recent policy change at the Diamond Trail Fitness Center (DTFC) is the payment adjustment for group exercise classes, led by Tashia Ehresman. The DTFC Board of Directors voted last month to change the current policy, allowing members to sweat through...
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Hole in one for former local at Ames golf course
Corey Jansen, the son of Don and Karen Jansen of rural Grinnell, recorded his first hole-in-one on Sunday, Oct. 25. He was playing in a two-person Ryder Cup at Veenker Memorial Golf Course in Ames and aced the par-three eighth hole with a 7-iron from 158 yards. His partner Paul Stueckradt as well as Mike...
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Kuhlmann’s high school XC career ends with best run at state
Senior Canyon Kuhlmann’s high school cross-country career culminated with a third trip to the state meet and a placement of 31st – his best finish at state – on Saturday, Oct. 31. Not only that, Kuhlmann ran the race in 17:41, his fastest time at state by 11 seconds. It was an impressive finish for...
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