Yearly Archives: 2016

Four local men serve as Jasper County Fair parade grand marshals

Four local men serve as Jasper County Fair parade grand marshals
Four men with ties to the Sully area were honored for their various contributions to the Jasper County Fairgrounds by being named grand marshals of the 2016 Jasper County Fair parade. Ernest Eysink, Ralph J. Van Wyk, Chadwick Ver Ploeg, who now lives in Pella in retirement, and Dick Ver Ploeg led the parade through...
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Northridge Townhomes nearly complete, second townhome build pending

The first Northridge Townhomes Project north of Casey’s in Sully is nearing completion, and another will soon be underway. The first structure with two townhomes is scheduled to be nearly complete by July 14, according to Robert Farrell, of Farrell Properties, Inc. of Newton, who undertook the project with his first purchase of two $1...
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Lynnville Hometown Pride awarded $4,500 for school bell restoration

Of the $30,000 awarded to Jasper County Hometown Pride Committee communities by Prairie Meadows, Lynnville received a $2,500 grant for the restoration of the former Lynnville School bell at the Lynnville Ballpark. One of the Lynnville Chamber's final phases of its three-year ballpark improvements includes restoration of the old Lynnville School bell. Over time, the bell...
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Cool temps, big crowd highlight Freedom Fun Run

Cool temps, big crowd highlight Freedom Fun Run
Hundreds of racers could be seen all over town for the 21st annual Sully Freedom Fun Run on Monday, July 4. Cool temperatures and cloud cover made for a pleasant day of running. Of the 320 registered participants, 303 finished their races with 124 in the one-mile run and 179 in the 5K. Runners spanned the...
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Luke Jones returns to country where he was adopted

Luke Jones returns to country where he was adopted
More than 16 years ago, Julie Jones and her husband, Eric, made a trip halfway around the world to meet their future son, one-year-old Luke. Last month, Julie made the same journey – this time with 17-year-old Luke by her side. The Joneses, of Sully, adopted Luke from Romania through Bethany Christian Services Adoption Agency in...
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Shinkle follows God’s calling, readies herself for missions in Romania

Shinkle follows God’s calling, readies herself for missions in Romania
While many students her age will be heading off to college this fall, 2016 Lynnville-Sully graduate Naomi Shinkle will be taking a different path in life. Her post-graduation plans have her booking a flight to Romania to dedicate six months serving with the mission organization YWAM (Youth With a Mission). This big step in her life...
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LFC spreads the news of God’s amazing love at VBS

LFC spreads the news of God’s amazing love at VBS
Every Sunday evening in June, nearly 50 children in grades preschool through fifth grade attended Lynnville Friends Church’s Vacation Bible School. For over two hours each VBS night, the children caught the wave of God’s amazing love during the Surf Shack-themed activities. Each night of VBS started with an opening session that featured music, a skit, and...
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