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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin

Greetings, you readers of the paper! It's been awhile, and while I was gone, I've had a lot of time to think. Think of things utterly pointless. Things like ... Is Google male or female? I've come to the conclusion it's obviously female because it doesn't let you finish your sentence without suggesting other ideas. At a movie theater,...
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Sully Telephone donates $10,000 to Red Cross for hurricane victims

At its regular monthly meeting on Sept. 12, the Sully Telephone Association Board of Directors approved a $10,000 disaster relief donation to the American Red Cross for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, according to Jack De Angelo, Sully Telephone Association General Manager. When informed of the donation, Rick Langford, American Red Cross Donor Development Officer, said, “Jack,...
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Sully’s Fall Cleanup Day Tuesday

Sully’s Fall Cleanup Day will coincide with the city’s regular weekly garbage and recycle pick up. Residents must have all items at the curb no later than 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Items not accepted are: Paint, toxic materials, yard waste, tree debris, slate or asbestos shingles and siding, batteries, cleaning solvents, pesticides, fertilizers, propane gas...
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Novotny named new Casey’s manager

Denise Novotny of Sully has been named the new manager at Casey’s General Store in Sully, effective Aug. 26. “I’m from Colorado and had never heard of Casey’s,” Novotny said. “A little part-time job at Casey’s exploded, and here I am, the manager!” Her plan was to semi-retire in Sully after being tired of living in Denver,...
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Hannah Leigh and Abigail Fay

Jim and Maria O'Dell of Ottumwa are the parents of twin daughters born Sept. 12, 2017. Hannah Leigh weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and measured 19.25 inches long. Abigail Fay weighed 5 pounds 12 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Their siblings are: Titus-7, Andrew-6, and Rebecca-4. Grandparents are Bob and Lesa O'Dell of rural Reasnor...
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Beyer-Corell

The engagement and approaching marriage of Angela Sue Beyer and James Mitchell Corell is announced by their parents, Susan Beyer and the late Loren Beyer of Sully and Rene and Randy Corell of Callender. Angela is a 2002 Lynnville-Sully High School graduate and a 2003 graduate of The Utah Massage Therapy School. She is presently a...
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Cornelia Den Adel, 89

Cornelia Den Adel, 89, of Pella passed away at Pella Comfort House on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 18 at Third Reformed Church, Pella. Family interment at the Oakwood Cemetery preceded the service. Memorials are suggested for the Hospice of Pella Comfort House or the Third Reformed Church in Pella. Cornelia...
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