The names of the Newton Correctional Release Center inmates injured while working at Sully Truck Wash on Tuesday, Jan. 21, have been released. Willie Mercer, 26, held for a Warren County sentence, was pronounced dead at the scene. Justin Hurdel, 36, held for a Webster County sentence, was taken by ambulance to Skiff Medical Center...
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One dies, two hospitalized in Truck Wash incident
Three employees of the Sully Truck Wash, located at 10683 Hwy. F62 just west of Sully, were overcome by fumes and passed out inside the tank trailer they were cleaning, according to a release by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office who received the 911 call at 12:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Due to the...
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Short agenda for Lynnville-Sully School Board Monday
The Lynnville-Sully Board of Education met in the high school library on Monday, Jan. 20. Guests included Shelley Vander Molen, Rita Maston, Deb Merrill, Chris Copland, and Faye Brand. President John Terpstra called the meeting to order. It was motioned and carried to amend the agenda to include the approval of soliciting bids for a...
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Sandra Van Weelden, 69
Funeral services for Sandra Van Weelden, 69, of Otley, were held Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, at Faith Christian Reformed Church in Pella. Interment was in Silent City Cemetery at Monroe. On Sunday morning, Jan. 12, she passed away at her home near Monroe following a short month diagnosis with cancer. Memorial gifts in her memory...
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Stamp price increases to 49¢
The price of mailing a first-class letter will increase by three cents on Monday, Jan. 26, the largest rate hike in 11 years. The stamp-price increase to 49 cents will be in effect for two years, giving the financially-struggling United States Postal Service (USPS) a temporary infusion of extra revenue intended to help it recoup...
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Vander Molen, Van Wyk families find success at National Western Stock Show
Photos above, clockwise from right: 1. Betty and Marty Vander Molen, owners of Mar-Bet Farms, were recently inducted into the North American South Devon Association Hall of Fame. 2. Payton, Blake, Shawn, Sara, and Brandon Van Wyk with...
New committees named at Sully City Council meeting
Sully City Clerk Barbra Maasdam gives the oath of office to the three new members of the Sully City Council, Brett Van Soelen, Diane Vos, and Darin Morvant.
The Sully City Council met in regular session Monday, Jan. 13, with new Sully Mayor Brent Vander Molen, council members Chad Fikse and RJ Van Dyke, and new...
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