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SFRC to host Tour of Homes this Saturday

SFRC to host Tour of Homes this Saturday
As a fundraiser for its Legacy Building Project, Sully First Reformed Church will host a Christmas Tour of Homes on Saturday, Nov. 29. The tour, which runs from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., will feature five beautifully decorated homes in the Sully area. Tickets are available at the church and the Hometown Press in Sully, The Sanctuary in...
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Pastor’s Pen – 11/27/14

Happy Thanksgiving! The holiday season is upon us. After a wonderful spring, summer, and fall, we were all surprised with the early arrival of old- man winter a bit too soon. The time for family, travel, dinners, and yes, naps and football are all put into place and planned for “Turkey Day.” This is a special...
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Pella fights back to defeat Heelan, 38-17, for state title

Pella fights back to defeat Heelan, 38-17, for state title
The Pella High football team made history last week, winning the school’s first ever state championship after dominating Sioux City Bishop Heelan, 38-17, in Class 3A action on Thursday. Though the score may not reflect it, the game started off pretty white-knuckle for the Little Dutch in the first half. Pella took an early lead with...
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L-S girls open with 21-point victory over NM

L-S girls open with 21-point victory over NM
Every basketball team hopes to start the season strong. The Lynnville-Sully varsity girls did just that during their 21-point domination over North Mahaska on Friday, Nov. 21. The Hawks soared to a 50-29 victory in the season opener at New Sharon. L-S jumped out to a 13-8 lead in the first quarter and stretched that to...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 11/27/14

The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 11/27/14
Greetings from the land of a house confused. It’s decorated for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and, yes, Christmas! I’ve been working at it in shifts. Basically, whenever I have the time, which is turning into a week-long process! The two-week hiatus was marvelous. Just what I needed to bring you new, fresh recipes. Charge the ol’ foodie...
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