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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 12/14/17

I am not making New Year’s resolutions this year because I never stay with them, so it’s the best thing to do. I’m going to jot down some things that might happen this coming year.
  1. I think Pat and Vanna will finally admit they have been lovers for decades.
  2. I think Hillary will make another run...
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Sully Farm Supply reports theft

Forced breaking and entering burglary in the 2nd degree was discovered at the Sully Farm Supply warehouse north of Sully shortly after noon on Monday, Dec. 4, and had occurred sometime after 4 p.m. on Dec. 1. According to Jasper County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Bruxvoort’s report, an estimated $1,500 worth of multiple shop and hand...
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Accident in Lynnville reroutes traffic

At about 4 p.m. on Dec. 8, a spreader machine driven by Scott Nikkel, 60, of Sully lost connection to the conveyor belt-style trailer the machine was pulling near the intersection of Maple and 1st Street in the 600 block near the car wash in Lynnville, according to Jasper County Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Aldrich’s report....
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Beckett Oliver

Justin and Jill Van Soelen of Sully are the proud parents of a son, Beckett Oliver, born Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. He weighed 10 pounds 1 ounce and was 21-3/4 inches long. He is joyfully welcomed home by his big sisters and brother: Addison (7), Keely (6), Blake (4), and Macy (2).  Justin and Jill...
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Kennedy Jane

Jacob and Kate Van Manen of Kellogg are the parents of a daughter, Kennedy Jane, born Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. She weighed 7 pounds 12.5 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. Jacob and Kate Van Manen of Kellogg are the parents of a daughter, Kennedy Jane, born Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. She weighed 7 pounds...
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Sully ballpark improvements emphasized at Hometown Pride meeting

A Dec. 6 Sully Hometown Pride meeting has committee members excited about possible improvements to the Sully Ballpark that could make the summer hot spot a community destination. Committee members have been working with University of Iowa engineering students and their professor regarding the Sully Ballpark area. Last Wednesday, the committee, Sully Mayor Brent Vander Molen,...
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Unsung players, others contribute to success of L-S football

Opinion by Drake Ehresman L-S Newspaper Student Fans watching football from the stands see the star players scoring touchdowns, running over defenders, and making big plays. The skill position players are always getting the fame and glory. They are the ones putting points up on the board and making big plays happen. But what about the players...
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