Monthly Archives: March 2022

L-S Boys are District Champs

L-S Boys are District Champs
Lynnville-Sully boys basketball beats top-seeded Martensdale-St. Marys for district championship title, falls in substate game to end season   The Lynnville-Sully boys basketball team has been playing the role of underdog since the start of the postseason. The Hawks entered tournament play as a three seed in Class 1A’s District 11. Their tourney trail started with a 57-41...
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Legislative meet and greet held

Legislative meet and greet held
Approximately 20 people participated in an informal legislative meet and greet at Van Wijk Winery on Saturday morning, Feb. 26, from 8-10 a.m. Elected officials participating included, from left in the picture above, Sully Mayor Josh Foster, Iowa State Representative Jon Dunwell, and Jasper County Supervisor Brandon Talsma. Foster introduced himself as Sully’s new mayor,...
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L-S girls basketball lands three players on all-conference team

Three members of the Lynnville-Sully girls basketball team have been recognized by the South Iowa Cedar League for their efforts this season. Seniors Reagan McFarland and Natalie Nikkel and junior Greenlee Smock all landed on the SICL All-Conference Team. McFarland was a second-team selection, and Nikkel and Smock both earned honorable mention. McFarland led the team in...
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‘A Slice of Home’ By Simone Bates

‘A Slice of Home’ By Simone Bates

Catch of the Day

Our family of three, accompanied by my parents, had our first vacation last month. We took our boy on his first plane rides and had a lovely five nights on the South Carolina coast. It was incredibly special to walk with Liam on the sand, watch him dip his toes...
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Cadets hold annual pinewood car derby, GEMS hold chili supper

Cadets hold annual pinewood car derby, GEMS hold chili supper
The annual Sully Christian Reformed Church Cadet Car Derby was held at Sully Christian School gym on Wednesday, Feb. 23, with 36 Cadets racing their cars and 32 open class race cars. Speed and show trophies were awarded for homemade pinewood derby cars. The event followed the church’s GEMS Girls Club’s soup and cinnamon roll...
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Margie McCuen, 88

Margie June McCuen, 88, of Colfax, passed away Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, at her home. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Mar. 1, at 1 p.m. at Waveland Cemetery in Prairie City. Following the service, the family greeted friends at Prairie City Community Room for a Tea Time beginning at 1:30 p.m. The daughter of Wilbur and...
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Holland Nova

Holland Nova was born to Cody and Karli Nikkel of Sully on Feb. 27, 2022. She weighed 2 pounds 12 ounces. Her sister is Emersyn, age 21 months. Grandparents are John and Julie Roozeboom of Kellogg and Rick and Cheryl Nikkel of Sully. Great-grandparents are Dennis and Tena Roozeboom of Pella, Dennis and Linda Van Maanen of...
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