Help promote the Christmas spirit throughout the area and support good causes in the process with the first Lynnville-Sully Area Outdoor Christmas Decorating Contest. The deadline to enter has been extended to Dec. 6.
Here’s how it works:
REGISTER: To enter your home or business, visit http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=56cozalab&oeidk=a07ea81gr4e2e966e82. Enter your name, address, and the charity you want...
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Erma M. De Haan, 89
Funeral services for Erma De Haan, 89, of Pella were held Dec. 2, 2014, at Trinity Reformed Church in Pella for which memorials have been designated along with GEMS and Cadets. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery in Pella. Erma passed away on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 27, at The Cottages in Pella after suffering a fall...
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Adventures in Africa
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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