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For the last three weeks, the Jasper County Freedom Rock in Sully’s central park has been undergoing a revitalization. Several contractors, including the original artist Roy “Bubba” Sorensen II of Greenfield, have been part of the process. [caption id="attachment_7077811" align="aligncenter" width="369"] Tuesday, Aug. 22, the Jasper County Freedom Rock was sandblasted...

Kaylee Maasdam recently finished a mural on the facade of 1st State Bank’s New Sharon branch, perfectly capturing the small town’s charm.  When 1st State Bank opened its branch in New Sharon in January 2021, president Steve Russell and others knew they wanted to spruce up the facade. New paint and signage went up right away,...

Sully Christian School’s annual Hostess Supper featured the musical talents of Ciara (Doll) McDonald, accompanied by Joel Rodriguez on guitar and Faith Swanson on violin and background vocals. Generations of Christian education supporters attended and helped raise $29,000.   Generations of faithful supporters of Sully Christian School gathered on Saturday, Aug. 26, for the school’s annual Hostess...

Mid-90-degree temperatures couldn’t keep riders off their tractors for the annual tractor ride sponsored by Lynnville Friends Church on Saturday, Sept. 2. Eleven riders participated in the route that started in Lynnville, went through Montezuma, north to the Ewart highway, and back south through Searsboro on Highway 146. Riders enjoyed a pit stop at Lynnville...

  Aug. 23 marked the first day of the 2023-24 school year and end of summer vacation for area children and staff members. Heather Engbers, a realtor for Iowa Realty and mother of three children attending Lynnville-Sully, wanted to make sure all L-S and SCS teachers, administrators, and staff knew their worth and her appreciation by...