Yearly Archives: 2017

Lynnvile-Sully presents ‘The Addams Family’

Lynnvile-Sully presents ‘The Addams Family’
The mysterious and the spooky took to the L-S stage Nov. 10 and 11 for the lighthearted remake of “The Addams Family.” Following months of practices, rehearsals, and costume and stage preparation, all of the efforts from cast members, behind-the-stage crew members, and director Ms. Melinda Hardin came to fruition with successful back-to-back productions. Hardin...
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Input requested through Sully Community Survey

Input requested through Sully Community Survey
The Sully Betterment Committee, Sully Hometown Pride Committee, and the City of Sully are asking for your feedback regarding the social and economic development of Sully. The feedback will help community leaders identify the community's interests, concerns, and needs. Please complete by Dec. 10. The Sully Community Survey is online at surveymonkey.com/r/SullyCommunitySurvey (a link is on...
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Robert John Van Weelden, 53

Robert John Van Weelden was born Oct. 20, 1964, in Grinnell. He was the oldest of two children born to Harley Blaine and Norma Jean (Vander Streek) Van Weelden. Robert attended Sully Christian School and later graduated from Lynnville-Sully High School. While in school, Robert participated in track, football, and FFA. On Oct. 17, 1987,...
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Wilmer J. “Bill” Van Wyk, 84

Wilmer J. "Bill" Van Wyk, 84, of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at Park Centre in Newton. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 13, at Prairie City First Reformed Church. Burial followed at Silent City Cemetery in Monroe. Memorials may be directed to the Prairie City First Reformed Church or the Gideons. The son...
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Bernice Smith, 88

Bernice Smith, 88, of Altoona and formerly of Lynnville, passed away Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. at Sully Community Church. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery in Lynnville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Sully Community Church or to Lynnville Historical...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 11/16/17

I’m still out in California. The weather has been great, sunny and in the seventies. Of course, I struggled getting out of the Des Moines Airport. I always get nervous and make stupid embarrassing mistakes. I put all my things in my jacket and went to grab a basket to put it in. I jerked and jerked on...
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Cystic fibrosis is no match for spirited kindergartner

Cystic fibrosis is no match for spirited kindergartner
Sophia Bell may be petite in stature, but her heart is full of love and enthusiasm for life and knows no measure. It would be hard to tell from the onset that the small but mighty kindergartner is fighting a daily battle against cystic fibrosis (CF). Sophia, the daughter of David and Vicky Bell of Sully,...
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