Monthly Archives: June 2021

Brand claims prestigious trophy at IHRA Ironman Classic

Brand claims prestigious trophy at IHRA Ironman Classic
Carter Brand, 14-year-old son of Eric and Faye Brand, holds the Ironman trophy he earned at Eddyville Raceway Park the weekend of June 26-27. In his six-year racing career, this is the third Ironman trophy he’s collected, an impressive feat for a young teenager. Eddyville Raceway Park hosted an IHRA Ironman Classic bringing drag racers from...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers, July 1, 2021

I still have three cats and one dog living in my home along with two daughters and two granddaughters. It’s like a Zoo Parade. The cats all come from different homes. They fight nonstop day and night. The cats howl while they fight, and I can’t get any sleep. When the cats stop howling for a...
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Wholesome goodness coming up from Cat’s Farm

Wholesome goodness coming up from Cat’s Farm
What started as a simple conversation about maple syrup evolved into a unique gardening venture between two people of different generations and backgrounds who share the same mission of making wholesome and garden-fresh goodness available to community members. Emily Gibbs of Sully has always made healthy eating a priority for her family. While she’s quite proficient...
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Fun in the sun: Sully Community Church VBS

Fun in the sun: Sully Community Church VBS

Attendees learn how to track down the One True God at Sully Community Church VBS 

       Walking into a jungle of pirate ships, wild animals, and ocean scenery, it was Mystery Island at Sully Community Church June 14-18, as Vacation Bible School kicked off for the first time in two years due to COVID....
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Local ambulance departments complete state inspections

Local ambulance departments complete state inspections
  Under the medical direction of Dr. Matt Doty, both Lynnville and Sully EMS Departments successfully completed state inspections in June. The Sully Ambulance Department completed their medical service inspection with zero deficiencies on June 7. This inspection is performed by a representative from the State Bureau of EMS, and it is required for certification of all...
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Thirsty crops rejoice in rainfall

Thirsty crops rejoice in rainfall
An active weather pattern over the weekend that included some severe storms dropped much-needed rain over Central Iowa on Sunday, June 20. Area crops, lawns, gardens, and flowerbeds all benefitted from the liquid gold that finally fell after an extensive stretch of dry, hot weather. Sunday’s rain was an answer to many locals’ prayers in this...
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Jasper County’s Emergency Notification System receives upgrade July 1

Iowa’s emergency notification system is receiving an upgrade that will increase its capabilities to provide weather and emergency notifications to citizens, according to a news release from Jim Sparks, Jasper County Emergency Management Coordinator. Alert Iowa is a statewide emergency notification system that enables state and local officials to communicate emergency information directly to citizens. The...
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