Editing Sully, Iowa (section)

== Culture ==
Tradition, family values, and home town spirit reflect in the activities throughout the community. The community members' commitment to remembering and celebrating the past while pioneering innovative, technology-rich opportunities for young and old alike can be seen with clarity in the array of available quality clubs and organizations. Whether you are devoted to building better parks, providing graduates with scholarships for college, developing business opportunities, serving the community through summer activities, or beautifying the square with colorful flora:

=== Churches and denominations ===
Sully hosts three churches ready to meet individual and family needs in the areas of spiritual growth, worship, and fellowship with others. The Sully Christian Reformed Church, the Sully First Reformed Church, and the Sully Community Church, all mid-sized, fully staffed churches, are located within close proximity of the town square. Each congregation offers Sunday and mid-week services as well as weekly Bible study groups, classes for children, youth group activities, and missions work opportunities.

=== Clubs and organizations ===
* The L-S Citizens' Scholarship Foundation is an organization that provides financial assistance to graduating seniors of Lynnville-Sully Community Schools, who plan to continue their education.  The chapter is 14 years old and is affiliated with the national non-profit organization "Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America". It operates with volunteer, non-salaried school district citizens. It is an incorporated, non-profit, tax-exempt organization.
*The [https://www.iowalions9mc.org/event/sully-lions-club-meeting/all/ Sully Lions Club (District 9MC)] was chartered September 15, 1053. Club members converted a closed alley in Sully to a beautiful park called the "Lions Club Courtyard". It includes the old city fire bell, a picnic table, and several benches.
*The Garden Thyme Club was organized in August 1998 by a group of ladies with a common interest. This club meets monthly and is made up of local persons who enjoy flowers, gardening and the camaraderie of friends. The club has held various fundraisers over the years such as garden tours, a garden gate auction and a “picnic in the park” to support various community projects; the most recent project being the purchase of banners for the street light poles around the town square. However, the primary focus of the Garden Thyme Club is the ongoing care and maintenance of the historic Deep Rock Station and Gardens located on the northeast corner of the town square. Be sure to walk through these gardens to see the work of this club.

=== Community Center ===
The Community Center main room is 50’x60’ in size and will accommodate seating for approximately 225 people and includes a full-size kitchen with serving windows. Serving trays, coffee makers, table service, drink coolers, tables, chairs and a p.a. system are all available for use with the rental fee. A television equipped with video tape and DVD players is also available for use upon request.

=== Historic preservation ===
*Sully Development, Inc was formed in April, 1969 and is a for profit corporation organized by several community organizations and individuals in the community of Sully. The purpose of Sully Development is to improve the quality of life through community betterment.
*The Hometown Press newspaper includes a print shop located on the square in Sully, Iowa. The Hometown Press is a newspaper that continually archives local activities and area news. Its news crosses Jasper, Mahaska, Marion, and Poweshiek Counties and includes community news, sports coverage, feature articles, school news, local classifieds and ads, business and city updates, a cooking column, and more.

=== Parks and recreation ===

* Sully contains two public parks. The city park is located in the city square and has many large trees, a rose garden, gazebo and playground area. The ball park is located on the east end of town and has two softball diamonds, concession stand, one enclosed and two open shelter houses, restroom facilities and playground area.
*The Diamond Trail Fitness Center includes exercise equipment and classes, and provides 24 hour access for members.
*The nearby Diamond Trail Golf Club, established in 1997, is a 9 hole, par 36 golf course.  It is tucked in the rolling hills of Lynnville, which is 4 miles east of Sully.  There are concrete cart paths the entire length of the course, permitting play rain or shine.  The course's irrigation system enables the course's tees, fairways and greens to be maintained in top playing condition.

=== Sports ===

* The Lynnville-Sully Community Schools participate in the South Iowa Cedar League, and are served by both girls and boys soccer coops (as PCM).
*Youth programs include wrestling, volleyball, soccer, Little League, and football.