Well, I’ve been trudging through winter like everyone else, not much excitement. I didn’t go anywhere warm except for the Coffee Cup Café.
I have had some unusual things happen.
I developed a fantastic toothache. After a few days of very little sleep or food, I finally went to a dentist. He took one look in my...
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Walston punches ticket to state wrestling
Lynnville-Sully senior Gentry Walston earned a berth to the 2023 Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament after finishing in second place at the District meet on Saturday, Feb. 11. Walston, who previously qualified for state as a sophomore, will be looking to finish on the podium in his final season wrestling for the Hawks.
Walston will...
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GEMS soup supper feeds nearly 400 community members
The community came out in support of GEMS, Sully Christian Reformed Church’s youth group for girls in grades 5-8, at the annual soup supper held in the Sully Community Center on Wednesday, Feb. 8.
“It was a beautiful night, and I just want to say how thankful we are for everyone's support,” said GEMS leader Linda...
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Homebody holds official ribbon cutting
Homebody owner ChyAnne Huyser cuts through the ribbon at the quaint home decor store’s official ribbon cutting with members of the Lynnville Community Pride on Feb. 9. Shown left to right surrounding Huyser are Barb Freeborn, Kim Vos, Marilyn Van Soelen, Bev Van Genderen, Huyser, Huyser’s daughter and assistant Dylann Williams, Garnet Gertsma, and Val...
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‘Have a seat at my table’ By Cathryn Dunsbergen
Hello! Grab your coffee and join the conversation. It’s February, friends. Valentine’s Day has come and gone – are your children or grandchildren hyped up on sugar? (Insert head nodding here) Same here.
I wanted to let everyone know I am off to a great start with my goals, and we are only two months in....
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Sully ballpark concession stand leased; townhome builder incentive proposal presented
Sully City Council met in regular session at 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 13, at Sully Community Center. Present were mayor Brent Vander Molen, city clerk Barbra Maasdam, public works director Jeremy Behun, council members MaryCarol Cross, Tim LeCompte, Dan Stouthammer, Justin Van Soelen, and Jon Van Wyk, guests Teryl Ver Ploeg, Rod Jansen, Brandon Talsma,...
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Library increased funding topped discussions at Lynnville City Council meeting
Lynnville City Council met in regular session at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 13, at Lynnville City Hall. Mayor Roy James called the meeting to order with council-members Bev Van Maanen, Terry Fraker, Kevin Arment, Mark Newberg, Mark Lageveen, city maintenance director Nick Arthur, city clerk Bev Arthur, and guests Faye Brand, Glenn Lewis, and Jim...
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