Monthly Archives: July 2024

‘Have a seat at my table’ by Cathryn Dunsbergen

‘Have a seat at my table’ by Cathryn Dunsbergen
What a blessing it is to live in small-town USA. Each year for the Fourth of July, our family looks forward to all of the activities and gatherings, and soaking in the excitement of fireworks. This year, I was persuaded to sign up for the Sully Freedom Fun Run, and although it was downpouring, I...
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Jasper County Fair in Colfax July 19-25

Jasper County Fair in Colfax July 19-25
    The Jasper County Fair will be held in Colfax July 19-25. Schedule of events follows. Friday, July 19: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep, Llama, Goats Allowed on the Grounds; 4:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies, 4-H/FFA Dog Show (check-in 4:00) - Pavilion; 5 p.m. Cat Show (check in 4:30) - Small Animal Barn, Horse Show -...
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Lily Jean

Caden and Emilee Doll of Knoxville are the parents of a baby girl, Lily Jean, born Monday, July 8, 2024. She weighed 7 pounds and was 20 inches long. She has two older brothers, Westen, age 3-1/2, and Wyatt, age 2. Grandparents are Mark and Melissa Doll of Lynnville and David and Traci Hynick of Eddyville. Great-grandparents...
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Daxton Eugene

Rylan and Shaleah James of Kellogg are the proud parents of a baby boy, Daxton Eugene, born Monday, July 8, 2024. He weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces and measured 20-1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Rustin and Sharla Van Wyk of Newton and Curtis and Stacey James of Searsboro. Great-grandparents are Marilyn Van Maanen of Sully, Kathy James...
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Riggs Joseph

Riggs Joseph was born to Reid and Hannah Vos of Searsboro at 8:19 a.m., Friday, July 12, 2024. He weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces and measured 18 inches long. His brother is Colton, age 4. Grandparents are Verlan and Lori Vos of Searsboro and Todd and Brenda Heilskov of Des Moines. Great-grandmother is Joan Vos of Sully....
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Sully’s Fourth of July celebration shines despite rainy start

Sully’s Fourth of July celebration shines despite rainy start
A proud crowd sporting red, white, and blue dodged raindrops for Sully’s Fourth of July celebration honoring “Land of the Free, Home of the Brave.” Rain, pouring at times, made for a memorable start to the day. When the skies cleared, the sun shone brightly on all those in attendance celebrating America’s freedom. Read more