The humid, sticky weather with possible rain forecasted Saturday evening, Aug. 7, probably kept a few vehicles and spectators away, but the eighth Sully Night Out Cruizin’ The Square Car Show, Sully Lions Club meal, Sully Big Band Concert, and “War With Grandpa” movie in the park all happened with a nice crowd. The event...
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Soaring carved eagle adds to Jasper County Freedom Rock display in Sully’s central park
A carving of an eagle was completed on Saturday, Dec. 5, during the Sully Christmas Celebration. It was an outdoor event deemed safe to do during the pandemic, and many stopped by to watch and ask questions during the three-day project.
The eagle carving was funded by The Sully Foundation with the approval of the Sully...
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How many phone numbers do you know?
See if this sounds familiar: You’re not sure where your U.S. road atlas is or if you even own one. It’s been so long since you licked a stamp, you’ve forgotten what it tastes like, especially since they no longer require licking. You’ve seen more scrumptious two-minute videos in the past week than you’ve consulted...
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‘I think I can’ positive thinking
Yesterday, Sept. 13, was Positive Thinking Day. It’s not too late to think about your attitude, especially a positive attitude. It's a lot like the ant, when faced with moving a rubber tree plant thought, "I think I can."
Or, remember the children’s story about the little train engine that could, also with the signature phrase,...
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Slonaker serves as Sully rural mail carrier
Connie Slonaker lives in Ottumwa and said, “It is worth the drive to get to work here.” She is talking about being the Sully rural mail carrier, a new job she started at the beginning of 2017.
“I want to thank everyone for their kindness,” Slonaker continued. “So many seem to be fixing and painting their...
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Some word creativeness to ponder
This is an unusual paragraph. I'm curious as to just how quickly you can find out what is so unusual about it. It looks so ordinary and plain that you would think nothing was wrong with it. In fact, nothing is wrong with it! It is highly unusual though. Study it and think about it,...
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Press INKlings: Watermelon is a fruigetable?
In 1989, Lee Wheelis set the world record by spitting a watermelon seed 68 feet and nine and one-eighth inches. Today (Aug. 3) is National Watermelon Day, try a slice and don’t forget to see how far you can spit a watermelon seed. There are actually You Tube videos about the correct method!
If summer had...
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