Funeral services for Herbert E. Hoeve, 75, were held Monday, Dec. 9, 2013, at Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home in Pella. On Friday morning, Dec. 6, he passed away at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House.
Herbert Eugene Hoeve was born Nov. 5, 1938, at Medford, in Taylor County, WI, the son of Herman Dan and Dorothy...
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Propane AutoGas to be available in Sully in early 2014

As well as being a favorite for grillers and outdoor entertainers, propane has also served as an alternative to natural gas for heating homes in rural areas. And since the approval of propane as a clean alternative fuel by the Environmental Protection Agency, new markets for propane have begun to open up across the country.
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Lynnville-Sully kicks off new track fundraiser, Race to the Finish

Photo: Don Long donated $18,000 to the new track at L-S. He owns the Searsboro, Lynnville, and Killduff telephone companies.
Lynnville-Sully has a rich history of producing successful track and field athletes. Individual and team performances at the state level, district championships, meet record holders – L-S tracksters are fast, strong, and determined. Despite training on...
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‘The rock is comin’ to town’

It will soon be time for “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” but on Monday, Dec. 2, it was “The Rock Is Comin’ to Town.” The 7’x9’x10’ rock from the Glenn and Thelma Vanderpol farm about two miles south of Sully was moved to the Sully Central Park to be painted as the Freedom Rock...
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Diamond Lights Festival 2013

Perfect late-November weather and a slate full of fun, family-friendly activities made the perfect combination for a record turnout to the seventh annual Diamond Lights Festival on Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Diamond Trail Golf Course in Lynnville.
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