Great people, great food, great cause is the tagline for the Second Annual Smoke on the Water, a BBQ smoke off that will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, at Lynnville Old Settlers Park. All proceeds will benefit Jennie Van Wyk, a former Sully resident who lost her right leg as a result of a...
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Sully Community Church open house on Sunday
The Sully Community Church welcomes all community members to join them for an open house on Sunday, Aug. 30, from 3-5 p.m. in celebration of the completion of a 7,633 square foot addition. The church is located on the southeast edge of Sully at 12559 South 92nd Avenue East.
Prior to the open house, a new...
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Vasileiadous return to mission at Greek Bible College
Grow in the knowledge of God’s Word while helping others do the same. This is the motto that Meggan and Pavlos Vasileiadou go by while serving students in Greece. The two have become affiliated with the Greek Bible College there, and they teach about God’s Word while utilizing their own skills to assist the students.
Meggan,...
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Locals compete in state fair cowgirl contest
Poise, presence, skill, and showmanship were on display Friday, Aug. 14, at the Iowa State Fair Cowgirl Contest in a crowded Jacobsen Exhibition Building. Two local girls – Cheyenne Nikkel of rural Sully and Ellie Horn of rural Newton – were among riders competing for the title of 2015 Iowa Junior Cowgirl Queen.
Following months of...
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Two certified EMTs added to Sully’s crew
In the event of an emergency, area residents are fortunate to have a qualified crew of volunteer emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who answer the call to provide emergency care any time of the day or night.
The Sully Fire and Ambulance Department recently completed the EMS Service Program inspection and renewal process required by the Iowa...
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Hometown Press intern reflects on summer covering L-S community
By Jessica Holterhaus, Hometown Press Summer Intern
Sending in my resume to the Hometown Press in late March was one of the best decisions I’ve made. I have learned so much about writing after this internship, and it is a big reason I already have a job with my college’s yearbook. I will be a freshman...
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L-S School Board reviews TLC Grant, possible $133,657 for the district
The Lynnville-Sully School Board met Monday, Aug. 17, in the high school library. President Duane Rozendaal called the meeting to order. School board member Tim Dunsbergen was absent and Lorie Van Soelen filled in as acting board secretary in Karla De Cook's absence. Guests included Steph Young, Lisa Foster, Beth Steenhoek, Faye Brand, Kevin Johnson,...
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