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Highway construction projects could stretch into early fall

Highway construction projects could stretch into early fall
Drivers passing by the construction at intersection of Highway 146 and Highway F62 near Searsboro have seen much progress, the most recent being the newly poured concrete. Despite visible progress, a spokesperson from the Marshalltown Resident Construction Engineer’s Office (RCO) indicated completion of the intersection has now been moved to late summer or early fall,...
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Early summer scorcher prompts heat advisories

Early summer scorcher prompts heat advisories
Summer officially starts at 3:50 p.m., Thursday, June 20, but summer heat and humidity arrived early. Heat indices topped 100 degrees in parts of eastern Iowa on Monday, June 17; locally, temperature gauges simmered in the low 90s. Because of the combination of high temps and high humidity, heat advisories were in effect Monday and...
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‘Have a seat at my table’ by Cathryn Dunsbergen

‘Have a seat at my table’ by Cathryn Dunsbergen
June has been a whirlwind of excitement. Not only did Blake and I celebrate our seven-year wedding anniversary, but we also gained the titles aunt and uncle. I didn’t understand the hype at first, but I’m here to tell you  being an aunt is the best. My niece is one week old as I’m writing...
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SCC VBS kids dive into biblical events at The Great Jungle Journey

SCC VBS kids dive into biblical events at The Great Jungle Journey
By Megan Pothoven Jungle scenery of trees, exotic animals, and colorful plants filled Sully Community Church last week, June 10-14, with a Jungle Journey-themed Vacation Bible School. Approximately 90 children jumped on the boat to go through Genesis to Revelation, exploring the events of history that led to a relationship with Jesus Christ. Kids learned the 7...
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Hawks suffer first losses of the season to quality Class 2A opponents

Hawks suffer first losses of the season to quality Class 2A opponents
Samuel Philby throws the final inning in the Hawks' 9-5 win over Moravia. The senior was also on the mound in the seventh inning against Colfax-Mingo where he struck out one Tigerhawk.  Lynnville-Sully’s baseball team grinded through another tough week of six games in as many days.   A pair of quality Class 2A teams disrupted the...
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L-S softball wins three straight

L-S softball wins three straight
Kate Harthoorn hustles down the first base line and beats the Tigerhawks throw for a hit in Friday's win over Colfax-Mingo. Harthoorn was 2-for-3 at the plate and led the team in steals on Friday. Lynnville-Sully’s softball team recorded its best week of the season yet, winning all three of its games to improve to...
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Harold Rozendaal, 88

  Tuesday, June 11, 2024, Harold Rozendaal, 88, of Sully, passed away at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House. Funeral services were held Monday, June 17, at 10:30 a.m. at Sully First Reformed Church. Interment was in Sully Cemetery. Memorials can be given for the Hospice of Pella Comfort House. Harold Wayne Rozendaal was born Nov. 2,...
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