Monthly Archives: August 2019

The Lynnville-Sully volleyball team is getting ready to dig into the 2019 season with the first game of the season quickly approaching next week. The Hawks have a solid group of 21 girls out this season, including eight returning varsity letter winners from last year. To prepare for the season, the girls hit the gym throughout...

Mike Vander Molen of Sully has spent the last several decades dedicating time and effort to 4-H,  America’s largest youth development organization. That devotion was recognized on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Iowa State Fair, when he was inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. Vander Molen’s history with 4-H runs deep, starting in his youth...

Hundreds of people will flock to Old Settlers Park in Lynnville Aug. 23-24 for Smoke on the Water, a popular barbeque cook-off that also serves as a community fundraiser. Events will kick off on Friday, Aug. 23, when teams of BBQ competitors arrive, set up, and prepare for a long night of smoking delicious meat. The...

A 10-year anniversary celebration for Van Wijk Wine will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 3-10 p.m. at the winery located at 802 4th Street in Sully. Van Wijk Winery owners Roger and Rebecca Van Wyk invite their customers, near and far, to celebrate with their family on Saturday and enjoy an evening of friendship,...

The conclusion of the Iowa State Fair marks the end of summer, one that has gone exceptionally fast! I think Emily best summed that thought up last week as she headed back to school, “It feels like it has just been a long weekend.” I am writing this the eve before I head to the...