Yearly Archives: 2024

GEMS soup supper fundraiser receives overwhelming support

GEMS soup supper fundraiser receives overwhelming support
Many hands helped prepare soup, sandwiches, cinnamon rolls, brownies, and ice cream for the annual Sully Christian Reformed Church’s GEMS group’s annual soup supper on Wednesday evening, Feb. 21, at the Sully Community Center. Beautiful weather helped boost the attendance, and by the end of the night, almost all of the food was gone. “I want...
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Cadets fulfill their need for speed at annual Cadet Car Races

Cadets fulfill their need for speed at annual Cadet Car Races
Hudson Arkema, sixth-grade son of Eric and Ashley Arkema, is the overall speed winner at the 2024 Cadet Car Races.  Hundreds of people gathered inside Sully Christian School’s gym on Wednesday, Feb. 21, for the annual Cadet Car Races. Races were held simultaneously for Cadets and those competing in the Open Show and Open Speed divisions. Cadets...
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Welcoming the signs of spring after a long and busy winter season

Welcoming the signs of spring after a long and busy winter season
By Megan Pothoven It’s been an exciting winter. And yes, we survived the big snowstorm! We are so fortunate to have kind and helpful neighbors to come dig us out. Hayden has enjoyed climbing up the big mountains of snow, while Blair is most concerned with her kitties. We now have four kittens. We had two...
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Lynnville-Sully’s Jerry Hulsing named SICL Coach of the Year

Lynnville-Sully’s Jerry Hulsing named SICL Coach of the Year
  Lynnville-Sully head girls basketball coach, Jerry Hulsing, was honored with the title of SICL Coach of the Year for the 2023-24 season. Coach Hulsing led the Hawks to a 19-4 overall record and a 13-2 SICL record this season. His team won a share of the SICL Title, a first for the Hawks since the 2015-16 season. In his 33...
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Corrie Droppert, 95

Cornelia F. “Corrie” Droppert, 95, of Hudson, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at her home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Mar. 2, at Community Church of Hudson. Burial will be in the Hudson Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m., Friday, Mar. 1, at Locke at Tower Park, Waterloo. Memorials may be directed...
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FOCUS Valentine’s Dinner raises funds for upcoming missions trip

FOCUS Valentine’s Dinner raises funds for upcoming missions trip
Lynnville Friends FOCUS youth pastor Jer Schnell speaks with attendees Mark and Melissa Doll at the youth group’s Valentine’s dinner Sunday night. Diners of all ages gathered at the Lynnville Friends FCC on Sunday evening, Feb. 18, for the annual FOCUS youth group Valentine’s fundraiser dinner. There were 273 meals served from 5-7:30 p.m.; 132 were...
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Locals serve and spread hope in Cozumel

Locals serve and spread hope in Cozumel
Four local couples armed with a mission to serve as the hands and feet of Christ travelled to San Miguel de Cozumel, Mexico, in late January – not to soak up the sun and waves, but to make a difference among the country’s less fortunate population. Randy and Pat Taylor, Tyler and Jill German, Doug and...
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