A CH-47F Boeing Chinook helicopter attracted some attention at the Sully Airport early Friday afternoon, Aug. 9. The pilot was Chris Terlouw of Killduff who had asked for and received special permission from the Sully mayor to land at the Sully Airport, which he did twice that day.
“Landing at Sully was something I wanted to...
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Nothing Compares at the Iowa State Fair for local competitors
The Iowa State Fair, one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country, is nearing the end of its 10-day run, Aug. 8-18, and several locals are enjoying every minute of it.
Dayton Mortvedt, son of Ryan and Carrie Mortvedt of rural Sully, was one of several youth who decorated their way to...
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Faith-building fun anchors kids in Jesus’ truth at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church Shipwrecked VBS
Area children ages four to fourth grade ventured onto an uncharted island – also known as the sea-themed sanctuary and rooms at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church – where they survived, thrived, and were anchored in the truth that Jesus will carry them through life’s storms.
St. Andrew Lutheran’s...
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Thelma & Bonnie’s: Have a Seat at My Table
Good morning, all!
I am writing this week’s article from the breakfast table on our family vacation. I will be returning the week everyone is reading it, so instead of listening to waves crash in the morning, I will be enjoying a cup of coffee at my own kitchen table.
Sorry! I had to pause for a...
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L-S Athletic Boosters kick off fundraising campaign Friday
Lynnville-Sully fall sports teams will kick off their seasons at the Gatorade Scrimmage on Friday, Aug. 16, starting at 5:30 p.m. The night will be a fun evening for the football, volleyball, and cross-country athletes to show Hawk fans what they can look forward to watching in the 2019 competitive season.
The volleyball team will be...
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Lynnville Council approves bid letting for proposed $735,000 sewer project
The Lynnville City Council met in regular session on Monday, Aug. 12, at Lynnville City Hall. Mayor Roy James called the meeting to order with all councilmembers present: Bev Van Maanen, Kevin Arment, Terry Fraker, Mark Newberg, and Hugh Carney. City maintenance director Josh DeWitt, city clerk Bev Arthur, and guests Faye Brand, Jack Pope,...
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Sully Council debates using loan or funds on hand
Sully City Council met in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 12, at the council chambers. Councilmembers present were Jeff Brummel, Brad Rozendaal, Wes Van Wyk, Teryl Ver Ploeg, Gordon Yarrington, mayor Brent Vander Molen, city clerk Barbra Maasdam, and public works director Jeremy Bethun. Guests present were Jerald Kunce, Ron McKeag, and...
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