Yearly Archives: 2024

L-S Hawks reign as District Champs for third straight year

L-S Hawks reign as District Champs for third straight year
  Lynnville-Sully needed just five innings to defeat the Montezuma Braves, 10-0, in the District 13 semifinals on Tuesday, July 9. Both teams came out swinging, and the Braves threatened to score early. Monte’s lead-off batter singled, moved to second on a sacrifice bunt, and later to third on a ground out. A strikeout by starting pitcher...
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Severe storms blow through Central Iowa

Severe storms blow through Central Iowa
Motorcyclists traveling to their Minnesota home after vacationing in the Ozarks seek refuge from the storm in the Killduff shelter house. While riding out the storm, a massive portion of the large tree behind them snapped off. “That sure caught our attention,” said one of the motorcyclists. An early evening storm on Monday, July 15, broke...
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Golfers brave the heat at Sully Lions Lone Ranger Tourney

Golfers brave the heat at Sully Lions Lone Ranger Tourney
  Chase Tanke and Kenzie and Alex Huyser won the 2024 Sully Lions Lone Ranger golf tournament on Saturday, July 13. They shot a score of 135, which is nine strokes under a par score of 144. The heat index neared triple digits and the blazing sun was intense, but that did not stop 13 teams of...
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‘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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