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Quilts of Valor awarded to five local veterans

Quilts of Valor awarded to five local veterans
Abigail Ver Ploeg, daughter of Dustin and Angie Ver Ploeg of Sully, surprised her grandpa Doyle Ver Ploeg with a Quilt of Valor.  Quilts of Valor were presented to veterans at the Jasper County Fair in Colfax on Sunday, July 17. Some were unable to attend and will receive their quilts at a later date, including...
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‘Have a seat at my table’ by Cathryn Dunsbergen

It must be July in Iowa. This month, so far, has revolved around trying to stay cool, hopping from one event to another, and food. Lots and lots of food. During the Fourth of July, I sat quietly on the sidelines as Penelope “drove” the ambulance with Blake. She was so proud to drive the “firetruck”...
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Sully churches team up for a ‘Monumental’ Vacation Bible School

Sully churches team up for a ‘Monumental’ Vacation Bible School
  By Megan Pothoven Celebrating God’s greatness with 130 local kids, Sully Christian Reformed and First Reformed Churches teamed together for a community Vacation Bible School, July 11-14. With the theme “Monumental,” the week followed the Bible story of Joseph, how he was favored, and how he received prophetic dreams telling him his own family would bow...
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Van Dyke Produce is a growing family business

Van Dyke Produce is a growing family business
They say farming is a family affair, and this rings true for Van Dyke Produce, as well. Ward and Sandi Van Dyke of rural Sully always put out a garden, but in 2006, they decided to help their four children (Todd, Jocelyn, Kayleen, and Landon) start a produce stand as a way to teach them the...
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