Eating with china on linen tablecloths in the middle of the African bush may not be the image that comes to mind when one pictures an African safari.
But that was one of many unique memories made by locals who recently traveled to Kenya, Africa.
A group of eight Americans – most with local connections – spent...
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Hawk fan inspires team, student body
He may only be six years old and navigating through reading and math studies of first grade, but L-S Hawk Evan Van Zee is making a big impact among his peers, teaching upperclassman some of the most important life lessons.
Evan, the son of Scott and Brittany Van Zee of Sully, has defied medical odds and is...
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SFRC to host Tour of Homes this Saturday
As a fundraiser for its Legacy Building Project, Sully First Reformed Church will host a Christmas Tour of Homes on Saturday, Nov. 29. The tour, which runs from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., will feature five beautifully decorated homes in the Sully area.
Tickets are available at the church and the Hometown Press in Sully, The Sanctuary in...
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Pastor’s Pen – 11/27/14
Happy Thanksgiving! The holiday season is upon us. After a wonderful spring, summer, and fall, we were all surprised with the early arrival of old- man winter a bit too soon.
The time for family, travel, dinners, and yes, naps and football are all put into place and planned for “Turkey Day.” This is a special...
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Pella fights back to defeat Heelan, 38-17, for state title
The Pella High football team made history last week, winning the school’s first ever state championship after dominating Sioux City Bishop Heelan, 38-17, in Class 3A action on Thursday.
Though the score may not reflect it, the game started off pretty white-knuckle for the Little Dutch in the first half. Pella took an early lead with...
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Wrestling preview: Nine returners, six newcomers should fill all 14 weight classes
The first wrestling meet of the season is less than a week away for the Lynnville-Sully Hawks – and the team is anxious to get started.
A 16-15 duals record marked the 2013-14 season. The year ended at the state tournament with Caden Doll on the podium in seventh-place individually. This year, the Hawks will miss...
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Boys basketball preview: Team effort needed to fill shoes of 2014 seniors
With a jamboree at Montezuma on Friday and the first game of the year scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 2, the boys basketball season is about to get rolling.
The team finished second in the SICL last year with an 18-5 overall record and a 16-4 conference record, led by leading scorers TJ Cunningham and Darin Hofer, the...
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