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‘A Slice of Home’ by Simone Bates

‘A Slice of Home’ by Simone Bates
Celebrating July! July is officially in full swing! Did you start the month off with some great Independence Day food? How much red and blue Jell-O did you eat? In our home, Independence Day is just the kick off to a month full of celebrations. Our town will host its annual Deep River Fun Days this weekend,...
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L-S advances in the postseason with win over Baxter 

L-S advances in the postseason with win over Baxter 
Junior Alexy Conover is greeted by a happy group of Hawk teammates ready to celebrate after she slammed her third home run of the season in the first round of Class 1A Region 5 play against Baxter.  The Lynnville-Sully softball team wrapped up SICL Conference play with a win over Belle Plaine, 11-1. The Hawks finished...
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L-S summer basketball, volleyball camps for area youth wrap up in June

L-S summer basketball, volleyball camps for area youth wrap up in June
Lynnville-Sully's 2023 volleyball camp drew 39 campers this June. Aspiring girls basketball and volleyball stars made the most of Tuesday and Thursday mornings during the month of June by attending basketball and volleyball camps offered at Lynnville-Sully. L-S Head Coach Jerry Hulsing organized his annual summer basketball camp with help from high school assistant coach Jeff...
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Story of Daniel comes to life at Lynnville Friends VBS

Story of Daniel comes to life at Lynnville Friends VBS
Lynnville Friends Church wrapped up its month-long vacation Bible school, which was held on Sunday nights throughout June. This year’s theme centered around Daniel and the courage he had while in captivity. Organizers Dawn Allbee and Brenda Terpstra said they averaged about 40 kids weekly ranging from preschool to sixth grade, who were then assigned tribes...
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Lois Van Wyk, 83

Lois Van Wyk, 83, of Pella, passed away July 1, 2023, at The Cottages in Pella. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 5, at 10:30 a.m. at Covenant Reformed Church, Pella. Interment followed in the Oakwood Cemetery, Pella. Memorial contributions are suggested for Pella Christian Schools. Lois Darlene Fopma was born Oct. 19, 1939, near Sully....
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Show off your hometown pride in Sully on the 4th of July

Show off your hometown pride in Sully on the 4th of July
This year’s 4th of July celebration in Sully will focus on celebrating Hometown Pride on Tuesday, July 4. The community’s annual festivities will kick off a few days prior to the 4th with the Annual Tractor Ride on Saturday, July 1. On Sunday, July 2, the Diamond Trail Golf Course in Lynnville will host the popular...
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Sully Christian School’s Annual Golf Fundraiser brings in over $8,200

Sully Christian School’s Annual Golf Fundraiser brings in over $8,200
Nine teams of 36 golfers, including Andy Dunsbergen, Jamie Hofer, Trevor Nikkel, and Ryan Chandler shown above, dodged raindrops at Sully Christian School’s Annual Golf Fundraiser at the Diamond Trail Golf Course on Saturday, June 24. The event raised over $8,200 for Christian education. A little bit of rain on Saturday, June 24, did not deter...
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