Michael G. Nikkel, 54, of Sully, passed away unex-pectedly Wednesday night, Oct. 12, 2016, at his home.
Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 17, at Sully Christian Reformed Church. Interment followed in Sully Cemetery. Memorials may be designated for Sully Christian School.
Michael Gene Nikkel was the youngest of six children born to Dewey and Elizabeth “Betty”...
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Equipment torched at Dakota Access Pipeline project
For the second time in a matter of months, Jasper County deputies and local fire departments responded to the scene of several pieces of heavy construction equipment on fire near the area of Salmon Street and Highway F62 near Reasnor in Jasper County late Saturday night, Oct. 15.
According to Jasper County Sheriff John R. Halferty,...
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Smooth road is here
This week, work will be completed on resurfacing of 1st Street in Sully and Highway F62 west of town so drivers will have very smooth driving after years of bumpy trips. Manatts planned to have final pavement markings, shoulders, and driveway outlets completed as well as the final five inches of hot mix asphalt (HMA)...
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Sunday fire extensively damages Sully Community Locker
Volunteer fire departments from Sully, Lynnville, and Kellogg were called to Sully Community Locker after a passerby saw a fire at 8:25 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16. The business opened in Sully 70 years ago this month.
Current owners Jared and Stacey Nikkel of rural Sully, who bought the business in 2012, were vacationing in Minnesota...
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L-S volleyball crushes Keota on pink-out senior night
The L-S varsity volleyball team faced the Keota Eagles at home for their last game of the regular season on Monday, Oct. 10. They won the conference match easily in three games: 25-11, 25-11, and 25-15.
The evening was designated as senior night/pink out night. The cross-country and the volleyball seniors were all introduced and recognized...
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Two L-S seniors, future soldiers conquer summer basic training
By Bryson Barnett
While other L-S students were enjoying summer, seniors Bryson Barnett and Derik Allbee were at basic training. Both students enlisted last year; Allbee joined the Army Reserves and Barnett joined the National Guard. Throughout last year, they trained once a month with their units to get ready.
Basic training is approximately nine weeks long...
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Hawks make thrilling comeback at homecoming
The Lynnville-Sully football boys made a stunning comeback to win their homecoming game against the New London Tigers on Friday, Oct. 7. The Hawks came back from a 14-0 halftime deficit to win 17-14 in a thrilling game.
“We never quit, and that is the mark of a great team,” said L-S Coach Mike Parkinson. “New...
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