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Lynnville Historical Society marks anniversary with open house

Lynnville Historical Society marks anniversary with open house
For the past 15 years, the history of Lynnville – the town’s people, businesses, and events – has been carefully pre-served and placed on display by the Lynnville Historical Society. Since the first meeting consisting of six board members took place on June 5, 1997, the Society has evolved into an incorporated, tax- exempt organization...
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Sully Park Renovation Progress

A lot of activity is taking place around the Jasper County Freedom Rock in the Sully Central Park. An opportunity presented itself in May to allow the Freedom Rock to be painted the week of June 16. With that opportunity, the Freedom Rock committee has been working hard to finalize the memorial plans and get...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 6/5/14

So it’s Sunday, and I’m just now sitting down to write this. I love Sundays. They make our hearts happy over here, even The Little’s. She even naps on Sundays! A special thank you to Pastor Wayne who week after week delivers awesome messages that hit home! I assure you, Pastor Wayne, her naps are...
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Congressman Loebsack in Sully June 2

U.S. Congressman Dave Loebsack was in Sully on Monday, June 2, to meet with Arie Scholten and Jack DeAngelo at Sully Telephone Association. The USDA is running $272,000 through the Sully Telephone company for a zero-percent loan to the City of Sully for the street project and waterworks improvements surrounding the Janco expansion. Janco is...
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100th anniversary of Vonk family coming to U.S.

The 100th anniversary of the Vonk family coming to America in 1914 was observed with nearly 200 family members attending a reunion in Sully on Memorial Day, May 26. Shown above in the back row are two family members who were attending from The Netherlands, Henk Hiensch (left) and Ton Vande Hee. Their parents were...
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Iowans may fish free June 6-8

Iowa residents may fish without a license on June 6, 7, and 8 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources free fishing weekend. Free fishing weekend allows Iowans an opportunity to try fishing without purchasing a license. All other regulations remain in place. Free fishing weekend is scheduled during what is traditionally the time...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 6/5/14

I’ve spent a lot of time on Facebook sending insane text messages. I have a very reasonable flip phone that I use to shoot messages and texts. My daughter informed me that my phone was not cool. I told her, all I want is a phone that will send out messages and receive them. She hounded me...
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