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Sully square now a Wi-Fi hotspot

People can now connect on Sully’s town square – with free Wi-Fi that is. Beginning in mid-July, a wireless connection called “Sully Downtown Hotspot” has been available to people on the square. It was made possible through the work of the Hometown Pride Committee and the Sully Telephone Association. Jack DeAngelo, manager of Sully Telephone, said get-ting...
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Co-Line to receive $2 million zero-interest loan

Co-Line Welding, Inc. recently learned it has been awarded a $2 million zero-interest loan by the United States Department of Agriculture. Only six Iowa businesses/organizations were selected to receive a REDLG loan or grant from the USDA – and Co-Line was awarded the highest amount of the six. The loan will aid Co-Line’s planned three-year, $4,985,000...
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Woman crusades to publicize Iowa’s unsolved murders

She was writing book reviews for a Sioux City newspaper, which even 10 years ago wasn’t considered eye-grabbing material for the masses. An editor asked her to take on a series of cold cases – unsolved murders – the kind you see on TV shows. People love that stuff.GoneColdLogo Read more

L-S Class of 1970 holds 45th reunion

The Lynnville-Sully High School Class of 1970 held its 45th class reunion Saturday, July 18, at Stony Point, Reasnor, with a meal by Prime Country BBQ and Catering. Class members present were, from left, front row: Euni (VanDer Kamp) Scholten, Diane Earp, Connie (Sneller) Heyveld, Marilyn (Vande Krol) Hovda, Bev Gosselink; second row: Jean (Kruseman)...
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More than 650 served at church’s free clothing drive

The Heart of Worship Church in Lynnville hosted the second annual Pay It Forward free clothing drive on July 24 and 25. Last year, the church welcomed 325 individuals through the doors. This year, they doubled their attendance with over 657 people, many families shopping for additional friends and families. [caption id="attachment_456404" align="alignright" width="169"]Read more

Pastor’s Pen: How to be a body builder

By Pastor Tim Morgan, Kellogg-Pleasant View United Methodist Churches We are fortunate in Jasper County to have a front row seat for observing the Body of Christ in action. God gave us the Apostle Paul to explain how that Body functions, so that when it does, we can correctly understand those actions. In 1 Corinthians 12,...
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Ryder Cup brings in over $2,700 for local libraries

The Ryder Cup Golf Tournament sponsored by the Sully Lions Club was held Saturday, July 25, at the Diamond Trail Golf Club in Lynnville. This was the 14th year for the tournament. Forty-eight golfers teed off and played 27 holes of golf using the Best Ball, Best Shot, and Alternate Shot game formats. More than...
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