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Letter to the Editor: Earn while you learn in construction

Letter to the Editor: Ask any contractor what their largest challenge is and nine times out of 10, they will answer with something related to attracting the next generation of workforce. The shortage of workers in the skilled trades is high and will continue to grow in the years to come. This shortage has the potential...
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Gerald Van Hemert, 89

Funeral services for Gerald Van Hemert, 89, of Sully were held Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, at Sully First Reformed Church. He passed away Sept. 29 at Pella Regional Health Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated for Sully First Reformed Church special projects. Gerald Allen Van Hemert was born Feb. 19, 1927, to Cornelius...
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Gerald John Manatt, Jr., 65

Gerald John Manatt, Jr., 65, of Lakewood Ranch, FL, formerly of Victor and Brooklyn, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. A funeral mass was held at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Brooklyn at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, with Fr. Corey Close officiating. The burial service...
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Kraig Dane makes his mark in Hollywood

From the halls of Lynnville-Sully to the red carpets of Hollywood, Sully native Kraig Dane is making a name for himself as he chases his dreams of acting and filmmaking. The path to the red carpet has been “trying and difficult at times,” the actor and screenwriter admits, but a journey that has taught him much...
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Lynnville-Sully celebrates homecoming, Hawk pride

Hawk pride is at an all-time high at Lynnville-Sully during homecoming week, Oct. 3-8. A variety of activities have already taken place throughout the spirited week, including dress-up days at both the high school and elementary levels, class competitions, powderpuff volleyball, and more. Homecoming festivities will start to wrap up with coronation on Thursday, Oct. 6,...
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Pastor’s Pen – 10/6/16

Fall is upon us! The temperatures are cooling down, the days are getting shorter, and harvest is in full swing. I really enjoy this time of year. I even found myself taking a different route the other day just so I could drive through the countryside and see everyone out in the fields. The crops look...
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L-S football team subdues WMU Wolves

By John Trettin L-S Newspaper I Class Although the Lynnville-Sully boys started off slow, they flexed their muscles later on to keep their record perfect on Friday, Sept. 23. The Hawks soared to a solid 44-6 home win over the Winfield-Mt. Union Wolves. “It was another great win for the Hawks, and we've now moved to 5-0, a...
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