Dick Ver Ploeg, Jr., 90, of Pella and former longtime Sully resident, passed away late Friday evening, June 3, 2022, at The Cottages in Pella just prior to his 91st birthday. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 8, at Sully First Reformed Church. Interment was in Sully Cemetery. Memorial contributions are...
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Dave Vander Pol, 78
Dave Vander Pol, 78, of Pella and formerly of Sully, passed away June 6, 2022. Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. Friday, June 10, with the family present 4-6 p.m. at Trinity Reformed Church, 407 Franklin St., Pella. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, at Trinity Reformed Church. Interment following the...
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Back-to-back champ: L-S junior Greenlee Smock wins second straight Class 1A individual golf title
One week after competing in the state track and field meet, Lynnville-Sully’s Greenlee Smock was on the links for the Class 1A girls state golf tournament. Smock, who won the Class 1A state tournament last year, was looking to defend her individual title, and she did just that. The junior shot rounds of 75 and...
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Local artist paints patriotic mural at Sully Fire and Ambulance Department inspired by first responders
A new mural on the meeting room wall of Sully Fire Station depicts various fire department scenes and one EMT scene, all with a touch of patriotism. The mural was painted by Kaylee Maasdam, daughter of Doug and Shawna Maasdam of rural Sully. Funds for the mural were provided by the memorial for Dave Van Rees,...
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Get out and vote, Primary Election Tuesday, June 7
The 2022 election season has begun. Tuesday, June 7, 2022, voters in Iowa will cast ballots in the Primary Election for governor, one U.S. Senate seat, all four congressional seats, as well as state and county races. As a reminder, voters must declare a political party to cast either a Democratic or Republican ballot for...
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A Slice of Home by Simone Bates
School’s Out!
Is your life currently ruled by the school calendar? Has your schedule been turned on its head with the end of classes these past few weeks? Has a new routine taken over, defined by baseball, swimming lessons, or an early summer vacation? In our house, we notice the change in season more by setting...
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L-S softball captures first win against North Mahaska
Elise Alberts, a sophomore, hurls the ball for the Hawks against North Mahaska. She pitched the full game and tallied four strikeouts in the Hawks' first win of the 2022 season.
The Lynnville-Sully girls softball team kicked off their 2022 season with a busy first week of games. The Hawks navigated their way through some trouble...
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