Sykeston was founded by Richard Sykes July 4, 1883. The first town and first county seat in Wells County. Only town in the county until the Soo line built through to Cathay in 1892. First newspaper was the Sykeston Advocate, established in August, 1883. (by E.S. Killie, as printed in the May 27, 1976 edition of the Wells County Free Press)
Places of worship:
- St. Paul's Lutheran Church Rev. Richard Biberdorf 9:00 a.m. Sunday
- St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Fr. Terry Dodge 11:00 a.m. Sunday
Businesses:
Sykeston Country Café 984-2232
Owned by the City of Sykeston
Managed and operated by Linda Goldade and Ralph Grager
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. daily. Steak & Shrimp $10 – Fridays 5-8
Miller Elevator 984-2489
Managed by Lynn Kartes
The Jockey Club 984-2320
Opens at 12 Noon, daily
BINGO 8 p.m. every Wednesday Night, Jackpots $250, $500 and $1,000
Owned and managed by Kenny Kutz
Thomas Auto Repair 984-2647
Owned and managed by Allen Thomas
Organizations:
Sykeston City Park - Reservations can be made by calling Donna Stringer at 701-984-2390.
Campsites
6 electrical and water hookups
Several tent sites
Preservation Sykeston
3 rooms available in the top of the old school building
3 camper hook-ups
Sykeston Community Club
More information about the history of, or current events in Sykeston would be appreciated. If you’d like to submit a story or some information about the community, businesses or school, please send an e-mail to heraldpressonline@yahoo.com
