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Cystic fibrosis is no match for spirited kindergartner

Cystic fibrosis is no match for spirited kindergartner
Sophia Bell may be petite in stature, but her heart is full of love and enthusiasm for life and knows no measure. It would be hard to tell from the onset that the small but mighty kindergartner is fighting a daily battle against cystic fibrosis (CF). Sophia, the daughter of David and Vicky Bell of Sully,...
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We Salute Our Veterans

We Salute Our Veterans
The 255 veterans honored with pavers at the Jasper County Freedom Rock Memorial in Sully as of Oct. 25 are listed below. Albright, Dale Arkema, Dormand Arkema, Duane Arkema, Ervin Arkema, John Baarda, Bruce Baarda, Marv Beerends, Bryce Beerends, Myron Beyer, Ben Beyer, Bryce Beyer, Carrol Beyer, Ronald Boat, Gordon C. Boertje, Henry Bookout, Ronald Lee Brand, Lloyd Brand, Roscoe C. Brand, Verlan Briggs, Charles R. Briggs, Gary R. Britton, Josh Bryan, Charles L. Carlson, Dave Collins, Timothy Conkling, John Conn, Andrew De...
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Pella football punches ticket to Dome for fourth straight year

Pella football punches ticket to Dome for fourth straight year
The Pella Dutch football team is heading back to the UNI-Dome for the fourth straight year after defeating Dallas Center-Grimes, 35-18, on Friday, Nov. 3. With the win, Pella avenged an early-season loss to the Mustangs, who came into Friday’s game undefeated. In a rougher start, Pella’s Ryan Gustafson threw a couple interceptions in the first...
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PC football state-bound for first time in school history

For the first time in Pella Christian High School football history, the Eagles are heading to the UNI-Dome for the state semifinals. The PC boys punched their ticket to the Dome with a dominating 44-6 win over Pleasantville on Friday, Nov. 3. The Eagles scored on the opening drive with a quarterback keeper by senior Hayden...
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L-S Dome dreams dashed in quarterfinals

L-S Dome dreams dashed in quarterfinals
Lynnville-Sully’s dreams of making it to the UNI-Dome were dashed last Friday, Nov. 3, in the quarterfinal round of the playoffs when they suffered a 30-0 shutout to Hudson. Playing in Pirate territory, the Hawks experienced their first loss of the year at the hands of undefeated Hudson, ranked No. 3 in Class A. “It was...
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James Randol (J.R.)

Johnnie and Maria Bogaards of Harvey are the parents of a son, James Randol (J.R.), born Nov. 6, 2017. He weighed 9 pounds 2 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.Johnnie and Maria Bogaards of Harvey are the parents of a son, James Randol (J.R.), born Nov. 6, 2017. He weighed 9 pounds 2 ounces...
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Landry Bryce

Matt and Heather Engbers of Sully are the parents of a son, Landry Bryce, born Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. He weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces. His sisters are Rylinne (age 6) and Brianna (age 4). Matt and Heather Engbers of Sully are the parents of a son, Landry Bryce, born Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. He...
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