Clara Hoogeveen, 96, of Pella and formerly of Sully, passed away Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. Visitation will be 9-10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 17, at Sully Christian Reformed Church followed by funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Sully Cemetery. Memorials have been designated for Megan's Legacy, c/o Mike Hoogeveen, PO Box 343, Sully...
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Rowan Enosh
Nathan and Elizabeth Van Wyk of Grinnell are the parents of a baby boy, Rowan Enosh, born Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. He weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces. His brothers are Samuel, age 6, and Jude, age 4; and sister Ava, 22 months.
Grandparents are Jaci Van Wyk of Sully, Delwin Van Wyk of Newton, and Tom...
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Local youth groups collect nearly 2,000 pounds of food for Jasper County Food Shelf
Nearly 2,000 pounds of donated food – 1,960 pounds to be exact – is on its way to the shelves of the Jasper County Food Shelf thanks to the collective efforts of three area youth groups and generous community members.
Throughout the month of January, the youth groups of Sully Community Church, Sully Christian Reformed Church,...
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1st State Bank gives back to local schools through Spirit Card Program
As a strong supporter of the communities and school districts their branches are located within, 1st State Bank consistently looks for ways to give back. The bank’s recently launched Spirit Card Program is just another way to monetarily support local schools, and they are giving their customers an opportunity to help them do so.
The bank’s...
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Lynnville-Sully girls basketball team reigns as SICL champs
Above, members of the girls basketball team following their last regular season win on Feb. 5: Front row from left, Elise Alberts, Alaina Roberts, Morgan Jones, Kate Harthoorn; back, head coach Jerry Hulsing, Tatum Huyser, Brilynn Tice, Majesta Vos, Aubree Arthur, Ava Brummel, volunteer assistant coach Nate Roberts, and assistant coach Jeff Corbett.
For the first...
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Happy Valentine’s Day
By Megan Pothoven
I have never been a big fan of Valentine’s Day. I always thought it was an overrated way to express love. However, after having kids, sometimes the busyness of raising children can make it challenging to express love for a spouse, so having a designated day is a gentle reminder.
For Christmas, I got...
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Locals find success at January Colorado livestock show
Several area residents attended the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, CO, last month as exhibitors, spectators, and even a local judge.
Jordan Vander Molen after over 25 years going to the show was able to fulfill his lifelong dream as he was asked to judge “my first national show at NWSS, that is...
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