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October 14 is National Dessert Day

October 14 is National Dessert Day
You can’t live in the Lynnville-Sully area without being influenced by the importance of desserts! When I moved here from Des Moines 15 years ago, I’d never heard of “coffee time” before, which I soon realized is somewhat different from a “coffee break.” In coffee time, there are always sweets involved! I did some research and...
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Busy week sets Hawks up for SICL silver quad

Busy week sets Hawks up for SICL silver quad
It’s been a busy week for Lynnville-Sully Hawk volleyball as they hosted Sigourney on Thursday, travelled south to Davis County for a Saturday tournament, and opened up SICL pool play on Monday at Iowa Valley. Senior Night vs. Sigourney Against Sigourney in a conference match on Thursday, Oct. 4, for senior night, the Hawks kicked off the evening...
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Offensive explosion lifts L-S over Grand View Christian 

Offensive explosion lifts L-S over Grand View Christian 
Lynnville-Sully football team from earning a win. With storms predicted in the forecast on Friday, Oct. 5, a decision was made to move the game up to a 5:10 p.m. start. The game was held at Saydel against Grand View Christian. The Hawks dominated offensively and help up a good defense to earn a 45-6...
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Sully City Council proceeding with alley regulations

The Sully City Council met in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 8, at the council chambers. Members present were Jeff Brummel, Brad Rozendaal, Wes Van Wyk, Teryl Ver Ploeg, Gordon Yarrington, mayor Brent Vander Molen, and city clerk Barbra Maasdam. Guests present were Rhonda Guy, Jim Gosselink, and Margaret Vander Weerdt. Consent agenda...
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Lynnville Council approves first reading of increased water rates

The Lynnville City Council met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 8, at Lynnville City Hall. Mayor Roy James called the meeting to order. Councilmembers Bev Van Maanen, Kevin Arment, Hugh Carney, and Mark Newberg were present. Terry Fraker was absent. City clerk Bev Arthur, city maintenance director Josh DeWitt, and guest...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers Oct. 11, 2018

This week has already started out to be quite eventful. I’ve owned an old Dodge Intrepid for over 20 years. It has been a good car, but the last six months it has driven me crazy. Parts on this car were either falling off or worn out. I spent hours on this car, and finally on Monday...
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Junella Beerends, 84

Junella G. Beerends, 84, of Pella and formerly of Sully, passed away Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, at Vriendschap Village. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Calvary Christian Reformed Church in Pella. Interment was in Sully Cemetery. Memorials have been designated for Hospice of Pella or Vriendschap Village. Junella Grace Vink was the second daughter...
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