Yearly Archives: 2023

‘Have a seat at my table’ by Cathryn Dunsbergen

‘Have a seat at my table’ by Cathryn Dunsbergen
  I love the way all things grow throughout the summer. From the sweet corn, to the kale in my garden, to the grass-covered kiddos outside – summer represents growth. We have especially seen this growth in our garden. This year, we planted quite a few things: Mini cucumbers, red and green peppers, jalapeños, broccoli, cherry...
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Hawks fly high to state

Hawks fly high to state
The Lynnville-Sully Hawks and Pella Christian Eagles both punched their tickets to the Iowa High School Athletic Association’s 2023 state baseball tournament with victories in the substate final on Tuesday, July 11. Above, the L-S Hawks celebrate their state qualification – the first in 22 years – with the traditional banner shot: From left, coaches Scott...
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PC upsets top-ranked Van Meter, advances to state

PC upsets top-ranked Van Meter, advances to state
PC Assistant Coach Matt Menninga, on the left, and his brother Marc, sons of Daryl and Linda Menninga of Sully, were members of the 1994 PC state championship team. Twenty-nine years later, the younger Menninga coached his son, Eliot, in PC's first return trip to state baseball since 1994. An underdog status did not deter...
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Molly Crawford, 90

Molly Doreen Crawford, 90, of Grinnell, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. Private graveside services will be held at Hazelwood Cemetery, Grinnell. In lieu of flowers or donations, the family asks that you take a moment to hug your child, grandchild, or friend, or walk in the woods for...
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Jane Wassom, 99

Jane Lavonne Wassom, 99, of Manhattan, KS, died July 13, 2023, at her residence. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednes-day, July 19, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Laurie Lewis officiating. Interment followed in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan, KS. Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral...
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Hundreds gather in Sully on July 4 to celebrate Hometown Pride

Hundreds gather in Sully on July 4 to celebrate Hometown Pride
Tuesday’s temperature rose as high as the hometown pride among the hundreds of people who celebrated freedom in Sully on the 4th of July. From sun up to sun down, patriotism ran high as people fully embraced this year’s theme, “Celebrating Our Hometown Pride.” Many elements of the day, from the Fun Run to the...
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Freedom Fun Run sets new record with 537 registrants

Freedom Fun Run sets new record with 537 registrants
Year after year, the Sully Freedom Fun Run kicks off Sully’s 4th of July activities with a running and often record-breaking start. The 2023 celebration was no different with the 28th annual 5k and one-mile race drawing a record-breaking 537 registrants. Organizer Darin Arkema said the turnout was “just remarkable.” [caption id="attachment_7077472" align="aligncenter" width="604"] Read more
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