Monthly Archives: May 2015

Alley project progresses

Alley project progresses
The Sully Lions Club project of beautifying the alley west of Coffee Cup Cafe in Sully is progressing. Nearly all the funding is in place, and the table, benches, and trash receptacle will be here soon. Cement work and landscaping are complete with fencing to be installed soon. On Monday morning, May 4, the  fire/school...
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Let the paving begin!

Let the paving begin!
After years of city officials’ work on paving for 1st Avenue on the west edge of Sully, Thursday morning, Apr. 30, the paving began at the north end of the street (above). A RISE Grant helped make the project a reality. Between rain showers, the project is progressing well, according to Brad Uitermarkt, city engineer...
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Sully Ambulance and Fire Dept. Emergency Topics for You

By Mike Vander Molen, Sully Fire Department Chief We have had rain, and we have had heat and sunshine. This is just what we need for the farmers’ crops to grow. It will also make the grass grow. This of course means there will be a lot of grass mowing happening. Are you wondering what this...
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Pastor’s Pen: Blowing Winds

By Jerry Morningstar, Sully Community Church pastor Last summer, I saw a news story about an inflatable bounce house that took flight near Albany, NY, when a strong gust of wind lifted it off the ground. Inside were three kids – ages 5, 6, and 10. They tumbled out of the airborne fun center from around...
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Little League youth athletes ready to play ball

Little League youth athletes ready to play ball
Area ball diamonds have been coming to life this spring as the baseball and softball Little League seasons get rolling. Local teams have been practicing for almost a month, with the first games of the season held Monday, Apr. 27. A total of 207 up-and-coming players are out for Little League this year. They make up...
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Field events propel Hawk boys to second at both E-B, PCM

Field events propel Hawk boys to second at both E-B, PCM
A beautiful night on the track led to solid performances by the Lynnville-Sully boys track team on Tuesday, Apr. 28. Competing at the Eddyville-Blakesburg Rocket Relays, the Hawks ended the night in second out of seven with 120 points. Field events were again the big point earners for L-S, with junior Noah Engle, junior Sage Ehresman,...
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Jake Brand inks with Morningside

Jake Brand inks with Morningside
Jake Brand signs on with Morningside College on Tuesday, May 5. He is pictured with Lynnville-Sully JV basketball coach Joel Harthoorn and his parents, Troy and Danielle Brand of Sully. Brand will be playing basketball at Morningside this fall and has received an athletic grant and Ambassador Award from the college....
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