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Sully Christian Reformed Church installs new pastor

Sully Christian Reformed Church installs new pastor
  Above, past and present council members lay hands on Pastor Kornelis during a time of prayer following the installation.                  Sunday, Aug. 4, marked a memorable day in Sully Christian Reformed Church’s history. The congregation celebrated the installment of Pastor Darren Kornelis during the morning service. Following the installation led by Calvary CRC Pastor Brad Bierma, past...
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Rural Lynnville couple serves as Jasper County Fair parade grand marshals

Rural Lynnville couple serves as Jasper County Fair parade grand marshals
  Doyle and Karna Ver Ploeg wave to the crowd lining the streets of the Jasper County Fair parade. Doyle and Karna Ver Ploeg of Lynnville were honored as grand marshals of the Jasper County Fair, which ran in Colfax, July 19-25. Their roots run deep beneath the county fairgrounds. They were both involved in 4-H clubs in...
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Sully Library’s Big Truck Day draws enthusiastic crowd

Sully Library’s Big Truck Day draws enthusiastic crowd
  Sprint car racer Garet Williamson  hands out a mini bubble wand to Brooks James, son of Colton and Nicole James of Grinnell, as brother Charlie rides behind. Children were invited to check out Williamson’s car and trailer during the Big Truck Day event.    [caption id="attachment_7079556" align="alignright" width="183"] Jake...
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Sunshine and summer shenanigans by Megan Pothoven

Sunshine and summer shenanigans by Megan Pothoven
  Ah, I can’t believe it is August already! June and July flew by with plenty of afternoons spent at the splash pad, climbing at the park, fishing in the pond and digging in the garden, and I had a first as a mom a few weeks ago. My mom, sister, and I took a small three-day...
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Glow Ball, club tourneys held at Diamond Trail Golf Course

Glow Ball, club tourneys held at Diamond Trail Golf Course
  The top three golfers of the Aug. 4-5 DTGC Club Tournament are: From left, Sam Terpstra (third place, 152), Nick Beyer (club champion, 135), and Alex Huyser (second place, 144). The action at Diamond Trail Golf Course in Lynnville has heated up along with late summer temperatures as golfers have hit the links for several tournaments recently. Forty-eight...
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Alberts named SICL Coach of the Year

Alberts named SICL Coach of the Year
  Coach Scott Alberts stands with his wife Stacey, who serves as an assistant coach, and sons Colton and Braden with the Class 1A State Championship trophy. Alberts was named the 2024 SICL Coach of the Year.   For the third consecutive year, Lynnville-Sully’s head baseball coach Scott Alberts has been named SICL Coach of the Year. Alberts guided...
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Ruth Ann

Tom and Martha Renaud of Rochester, MN, are the parents of a baby girl, Ruth Ann, born Friday, July 26, 2024. She weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces and measured 20.25 inches long. Her siblings are Mary, 5; Isaac, 3; and Stephen, 2. Grandparents are Dean and Sharon Renaud of Sully and Paul and Mary Krienke of...
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