Yearly Archives: 2018

Baarda’s hole in one highlights Lions Club’s Ryder Cup

Baarda’s hole in one highlights Lions Club’s Ryder Cup
The 18th Annual Sully Lions Ryder Cup Golf Tournament drew 42 golfers to the Diamond Trail Golf Club in Lynnville last Saturday, July 28. The golfers played 18 holes using the best ball, best shot, and alternate shot game formats. The tournament proceeds after expenses will be equally distributed between the Sully and Lynnville Libraries. [caption id="attachment_2625411"...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers 08/02/2018

Last week was a little hectic with all the RAGBRAI® riders coming through town and stopping for breakfast. I am a member of the Sully Lions Club, but I never help with any projects. I am the worst Lions member in the United States. My conscience began to bother me so I decided to help out for...
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Bob Antle, 45

Robert “Bob” Wesley Antle, 45, of Newton died  Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31, at  Newton Church of The Way. Memorials to the Newton FFA Chapter or Jasper County Pheasants Forever may be left at the funeral home. Bob, the son...
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EF-3 tornado leaves wake of devastation

EF-3 tornado leaves wake of devastation
The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed a total of 27 funnel clouds were reported across Iowa on Thursday, July 19, and the wake of destruction left from the paths of the five tornadoes that touched down is widespread and devastating. Emergency warnings and tornado sirens were prevalent Thursday afternoon, and many locals spent time taking cover...
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Lynnville-Sully’s Kevin Johnson, elementary recognized for character

Lynnville-Sully’s Kevin Johnson, elementary recognized for character
Lynnville-Sully was well represented at the 2018 Iowa Character Awards dinner and program held in Altoona on Friday, July 20. Kevin Johnson, middle school language arts teacher, and the elementary school were both awarded Iowa Character Awards from The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center. Johnson received the 2018 Educator of Character Award, the same award...
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Heart of Worship’s annual clothing giveaway July 27-28

Lynnville Heart of Worship will open its doors to hundreds of people on Friday, July 27, and Saturday, July 28, for its annual Pay It Forward clothing giveaway. The clothing ministry is in its fifth season, and organizers anticipate people will show up far in advance again this year to take advantage of the tables stocked...
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Farm to Table: July-the month of county fairs and blueberries

Farm to Table: July-the month of county fairs and blueberries
At the conclusion of this week, another season of area county fairs will be in the books. Memories made, lessons learned, and friendships formed – all are products of local county fairs. In about two weeks, it will be time for the great Iowa State Fair! Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the...
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