Charles Dwight Vander Wilt, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at home Jan. 10, 2024, sur-rounded by the love of his family. Chas was optimistic, gregarious, and funny. His final years confirmed Chas’ favorite quote from Dumb and Dumber that, “Senior citizens, although slow and dangerous behind the wheel, can still...
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First snowstorm of the season lives up to its hype
A widely anticipated winter storm – the first sizable one of the season – dropped several inches of heavy snow causing difficult travel, the cancellation of school and various events, and the closure or reduced hours of area businesses.
Forecasters had been predicting the season’s first significant snowfall for days beforehand. The snow started falling locally...
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Sharp continues to climb the ranks within the Iowa National Guard
A long-term dream, that took years and a rather unconventional road to follow came true for Melanie Sharp of rural Killduff. The wife, mom of three, Lynnville-Sully Middle School teacher, and Commander of Iowa National Guard’s 135th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment added yet another rank to her resume. On Sunday, Jan. 7, Sharp was promoted...
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Iowa Republicans, Democrats prepare for caucuses on Monday, January 15
All eyes will be on Iowa as voters in the state prepare for the Iowa caucuses on Monday, Jan. 15. The Iowa caucuses have been an important marker in the lead up to presidential elections since Iowa earned its first-in-the-nation status for the Democrat Party in 1972 and the Republican Party in 1976. While Republicans...
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Sully Fire and Ambulance Department reflects on 150 service calls in 2023
The Sully Fire and Ambulance Department reports 150 calls for help were answered in 2023 – a pretty phenomenal feat considering the department is professionally staffed strictly by volunteers serving their fellow citizens and friends.
Of those 150 calls, 104 were for emergency medical services. Thirteen calls requiring the ambulance were for motor vehicle accidents, five...
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Happy New Year by Megan Pothoven
By Megan Pothoven
Happy new year, and hello, 2024! Maybe you are one of many Americans who make a New Year’s Resolution to begin the first of the year. Some of the most common resolutions include improving fitness, spending more time with family and friends, spend less money, and spend less time on social media.
Instead of...
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New Sully Mayor leads first council meeting Monday
Sully City Council met in regular session at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 8, at Sully Community Center. Leading his first council meeting was new mayor Ben Ahrens, and others present were city clerk Barbra Maasdam, public works director Jeremy Behun, council members MaryCarol Cross, Tim LeCompte, Dan Stouthammer, and Justin Van Soelen; and council member...
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