Monthly Archives: December 2014

Home found for The Harvest House

Home found for The Harvest House
­A newer ministry to the area called The Harvest House has blossomed into a multi-faceted organization with a local and international impact. And now, that ministry has a place to call home just a few miles from Sully. Lori Zylstra, director of The Harvest House, said the process to find a home for the ministry was...
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Employee anniversary milestones recognized at Co-Line

Co-Line Welding, Inc. celebrated Christmas with a catered lunch on Dec. 19, along with service awards, prizes, games, and even a few pies-in-the-face. Those who marked five, 10, 15, and 20 or more years of employment were photographed. New this year, Co-Line awarded wellness incentives for those who participated in the program. Sixty participants enjoyed over $5,000...
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Fikse fudge boosts Sully Library budget

Fikse fudge boosts Sully Library budget
Facing a budget shortfall following changes in the distribution of county library funding, the Sully Library Board has been looking for creative ways to raise money in order to continue to offer a wide array of services and reading material. Enter Chad Fikse, Sully resident, Sully City Council member, and a liaison to the Library...
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Gallon of gas falls under $2

All over the country for the first time in years, gas prices are dropping below $2 per gallon. Locally, two days before Christmas, gas was selling for $1.99 per gallon in Sully and Lynnville. Last week, the day after Christmas, the price went to $1.96 in Sully. According to AAA, savings at the pump are the...
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Clevenger bidding farewell after two decades at Newton Clinic

Just shy of his 20-year anniversary with Newton Clinic, Dr. Phil Clevenger is retiring. The family practice physician will stay involved in the medical community, however, by continuing to serve as Jasper County’s medical examiner and eventually volunteering part-time with a free clinic in Des Moines. This dedication to medicine developed during a somewhat unconventional career...
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Pastor’s Pen: Not always

The close of the holiday season and the dawn of another year can be a time of conflicting feelings for many. As we step off into the future, we do so aware of its potential to bring joy or sorrow. Jesus speaks to this awareness in what is, for me, one of His most comforting...
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