Monthly Archives: September 2017

Over five decades later, lost diamond ring back on owner’s finger

Over five decades later, lost diamond ring back on owner’s finger
Nearly 60 years ago, Don and Audrey Musgrove of Sully got engaged. Today, after being missing for over five decades, Audrey’s diamond engagement ring is now back on her finger thanks to a rare twist of fate that includes a home sale, move across town, kitchen remodel, and the thoughtfulness of strangers. Cookie Conundrum Between 1965-1966, Audrey...
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Sully Cruizin’ the Square Saturday

Sully Night Out Fifth Annual Cruizin’ the Square Classic Car Show will be 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16. Shine up your classic car for a family-friendly night. Sully Lions Club will serve a meal of hot dogs, hamburgers, brisket sandwiches, potato salad, chips, strawberry smoothies, lemonade, and ice tea from 5-7 p.m. L-S Music and...
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Very short agenda for Sully City Council

The Sully City Council met in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11. Councilmembers present were Chad Fikse, Brad Rozendaal, Diane Vos, Phyllis Zylstra, Jeff Brummel, mayor Brent Vander Molen, and city clerk Barbra Maasdam. Guests present were Scott Nikkel, Rahn Savage, and Margaret Vander Weerdt. The consent agenda approved the Aug. 14 meeting...
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Short meeting for Lynnville City Council

The Lynnville City Council met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11, at Lynnville City Hall. Mayor Roy James called the meeting to order with councilmembers Hugh Carney, Mark Newberg, and Roger Beason, city clerk Bev Arthur, and guest Faye Brand present. Lynnville City Maintenance Director Josh DeWitt joined later in the...
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Stroll back in time at Sunday’s Cemetery Walk

The Lynnville Historical Society is planning its annual cemetery walk for Sunday, Sept. 17. This year, a program will be presented inside the Old Settlers Pavilion called “Echoes of the Civil War” by Abe Burnham. Some years ago, this skit was first presented at the Grinnell Museum, who gave the group a copy to use. The...
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Motocross draws racers to Sully on Labor Day

Motocross draws racers to Sully on Labor Day
An Iowa District 22 motocross race, sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association, was held on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4, just outside of Sully on a track owned by Craig Maasdam. Locals racing the 1.25-mile track were Daniel Zimmerman of Galesburg, who competed in the Open C class; Lauren Van Wyk of Sully, who placed second...
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XC opens season by beating two SICL teams at W’burg

XC opens season by beating two SICL teams at W’burg
After three weeks of practice, L-S cross-country runners started their competitive season at Williamsburg on Tuesday, Aug. 29, and finished the week at Pella on Saturday. In Williamsburg, the Hawks went up against mostly 2A and 3A schools; however, they also faced a couple conference schools. Both BGM and last year’s conference champions, Belle Plaine, finished...
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