Because the city once purchased a generator, even though there was no electricity due to the derecho earlier in the day, the Sully City Council met in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, at Sully Community Center. It followed a working session bus tour of the town to observe city code violations...
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Sports physical clinic draws 26 student-athletes
Twenty-six local student-athletes took advantage of the convenience of health professionals leading Lynnville-Sully’s Fourth Annual Sports Physical Clinic held Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the school. The clinic, organized by L-S School Nurse Justine Wyma, was instrumental for participating student-athletes meet criteria needed to participate in school-sponsored sports this school year.
Wyma partnered with Dr. Tara Finkstein,...
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Making the call
Joel Harthoorn, far left, with his crew at state baseball, Trent Powers, Josh Baxter, and Scott Hoppel.
By LeAnn Hjelmeland
Joel Harthoorn, a Lynnville-Sully teacher and coach, wrapped up his 12th season of umpiring baseball by serving as a crew chief at the Iowa High School State Baseball Tournament. This was his first year as crew chief,...
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Fun and fundamentals at L-S volleyball camp
Camp attendees entering grades 4-8 are, from left, front: Olivia Beyer, Payton Bowlin, Jenna Allbee, Lexi Winters, Aaliyah Routier, Natalie Nore, Ayla Van Maanen, Abigail Brand, Rylinne Feenstra, Brooke Harthoorn, Aubrey Harthoorn, Haleigh Hornbuckle; middle row: Saige Vande Krol, Lily Fuchs, Ashlyn Van Weelden, Ashlee Wyma, Kacey Kesling, Morgan Hay, Kate Harthoorn, Denali Winegar, Emma...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers August 13, 2020
This week, so far, has not been uneventful. Monday started out like most days this summer. It was hot and dry as heck.
I went out to Dale Schnell’s cabin in the timber for coffee. We visited for a while and then the conversation turned to insulting each other as it always does.
I told him that...
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Arlene Vander Laan, 83
Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, at 10 a.m. at Calvary Christian Reformed Church, Pella, for Arlene Vander Laan, 83, of Pella. Interment followed in the Oakwood Cemetery, Pella. Memorial contributions are preferred for Pella Christian High School.
Arlene Bernice Goemaat was born on New Year's Day, Jan. 1, 1937, south of Pella. Her...
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Record classic car count at Sully Night Out Cruizin’ The Square
Carter Brand holds the wooden corn plaque he received for first place with 188 kernels for his entry, a red ‘69 Dodge Charger, which was driven by his uncle, Peter Smith of Lynnville.
Finishing a very close second was the orange ‘69 Dodge Charger entered by Joe Ferrari of Sully. He worked on the replica car...
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