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Peanut Butter…revisited

Peanut Butter…revisited
By Deb Johnson June 12 is National Peanut Butter Cookie Day, so, of course, my mind needs to wander in the direction of all things “peanut-y.” My love of peanut butter should be no surprise to anyone who knows me well. I’ve written about peanut butter before in this space several times, about lots of foods...
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26th Annual Sully Freedom Fun Run/Walk

  Excitement is building for the 26th Annual Sully Freedom Fun Run/Walk on Monday, July 5, in connection with Sully’s Fourth of July Celebration. The one-mile run/walk starts at 8 a.m.; the 5K run/walk will start at approximately 8:20 a.m. A free kids’ run around the square will be at 9:10 a.m. for ages eight and...
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L-S softball cruises against SICL teams

L-S softball cruises against SICL teams
Lily Zylstra connects for one of her two singles in the Hawks' 11-2 win against Colfax-Mingo.   The Lynnville-Sully softball team had much success in the second week of play, finishing three games by “mercy run rule.” They were out of games on Monday and Tuesday for the week but played five games in four days. BGM Facing...
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Hawks win three straight, tied for first in the SICL

Hawks win three straight, tied for first in the SICL
Lucas Sieck fires off a pitch against Baxter on Thursday, June 3.    After a disappointing loss to BGM, the Hawks got back on the win wagon with three straight victories, including a big win against Montezuma, who was sitting in first in the SICL at the time. BGM A lack of offense with runners in scoring position...
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Harthoorns make the call for 65 combined years and counting

Harthoorns make the call for 65 combined years and counting
For the Harthoorn family, sports are more than just a game. Sports represent a lifestyle, a passion, and a wealth of lessons that go far beyond the Xs and Os of the playbook. The patriarch of the Harthoorn family – Kurt Harthoorn of Sully – may very well be considered a significant chief of Lynnville-Sully’s...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers, June 10, 2021

(**Disclaimer: DZ and the Coffee Cup Café staff have a fantastic relationship, so this article is all in fun.**) Eating has become one of my favorite pastimes. I started cooking about 20 years ago. My menu is somewhat limited. I’m fairly good at doing fried eggs, beef roasts, and anything I can fit on my gas...
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Carol Davis, 72

  Carol Davis, 72, of Clive, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Unity Point Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. A Celebration of Life  and visitation was held Sunday, June 6, at Des Moines Golf and Country Club. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 7, at  Woodland Cemetery in Lynnville....
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