Monthly Archives: January 2024

Sharp continues to climb the ranks within the Iowa National Guard

Sharp continues to climb the ranks within the Iowa National Guard
A long-term dream, that took years and a rather unconventional road to follow came true for Melanie Sharp of rural Killduff. The wife, mom of three, Lynnville-Sully Middle School teacher, and Commander of Iowa National Guard’s 135th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment added yet another rank to her resume. On Sunday, Jan. 7, Sharp was promoted...
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Iowa Republicans, Democrats prepare for caucuses on Monday, January 15

Iowa Republicans, Democrats prepare for caucuses on Monday, January 15
All eyes will be on Iowa as voters in the state prepare for the Iowa caucuses on Monday, Jan. 15. The Iowa caucuses have been an important marker in the lead up to presidential elections since Iowa earned its first-in-the-nation status for the Democrat Party in 1972 and the Republican Party in 1976. While Republicans...
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Sully Fire and Ambulance Department reflects on 150 service calls in 2023

Sully Fire and Ambulance Department reflects on 150 service calls in 2023
The Sully Fire and Ambulance Department reports 150 calls for help were answered in 2023 – a pretty phenomenal feat considering the department is professionally staffed strictly by volunteers serving their fellow citizens and friends. Of those 150 calls, 104 were for emergency medical services. Thirteen calls requiring the ambulance were for motor vehicle accidents, five...
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Happy New Year by Megan Pothoven

Happy New Year by Megan Pothoven
By Megan Pothoven Happy new year, and hello, 2024! Maybe you are one of many Americans who make a New Year’s Resolution to begin the first of the year. Some of the most common resolutions include improving fitness, spending more time with family and friends, spend less money, and spend less time on social media. Instead of...
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New Sully Mayor leads first council meeting Monday

Sully City Council met in regular session at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 8, at Sully Community Center. Leading his first council meeting was new mayor Ben Ahrens, and others present were city clerk Barbra Maasdam, public works director Jeremy Behun, council members MaryCarol Cross, Tim LeCompte, Dan Stouthammer, and Justin Van Soelen; and council member...
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Terry Needham appointed to Lynnville City Council   

Lynnville City Council met in regular session at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 8, at Lynnville City Hall. Mayor Mark Newberg called the first meeting of 2024 to order with council members Terry Fraker, Bev Van Maanen, Tanis Comegys, and Bailey Tompkins present along with city clerk Bev Arthur, Terry Needham, Janelle Miller, Dwight Harsselaar, and...
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Hawks go 3-0 in opening week of 2024

Hawks go 3-0 in opening week of 2024
Senior Lucas Sieck comes up with the loose ball in front of the Hawks' bench early in the game against the Pleasantville Trojans and looks to pass the ball ahead to teammate Corder Noun Harder (#11).  Lynnville-Sully’s boys basket-ball team entered 2024 with just one loss and among Class 1A’s top-10 according to the Iowa High...
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