Artist’s progression Elise Visscher of Hull has discovered a new talent in the form of glassblowing through classes she enrolled in at Central College. Pictured is her progress from the first semester, where she created a shot glass, to the current year’s vase...
Pictured left to right: Anna Godtland, Mallory Nilles, Sydney Damstra and Linsy Gonzalez. All four students earned a $250 scholarship from the Boyden Community Club Monday, May 18. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Four residents of Boyden earn $250 scholarships, pandemic changes...
GROUP PROJECT Kaden Struik, Haley Struik, Summer Vis, Konner Struik and Savannah Feenstra, pictured left to right, stand above their sidewalk chalk creation after putting over three hours of work into it for neighbors to enjoy. (Photo/Submitted) Jennifer Kor | Staff...
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Darlene Woelber was treated to a surprise anniversary party at The Foreign Candy Company, recognizing her 35 years of being with the company. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Since May 22, 1985, Darlene Woelber has clocked into...
Practices begin June 1, games to start June 15 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds along with the Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union announced Wednesday, May 20, that baseball and softball will be...
91 Sioux Center, Iowa May 17, 2020 Gerrit Byker, 91, of Sioux Center, Iowa, died Sunday, May 17, 2020, at Sioux Center Health. Private family services were Wednesday, May 20, at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, Sioux Center, with interment in Grace Hill...
95 Sheldon, Iowa May 19, 2020 Warren R. Vanden Brink, 95, of Sheldon, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at Community Memorial Health Center in Hartley, Iowa. There will be no formal services at this time. Warren Vanden Brink was born Aug. 14, 1924,...
First-grade teachers, Kristi Ten Pas, Margaret Vermeer and Colleen Horstman, await their students near the lost-and-found table outside Hull Christian School for the exchange and farewell parade Thursday, May 21. Staff celebrated as students drove by wishing them a...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Walking down the streets of Hull, residents may notice brightly-colored rocks hidden in flower beds, on windowsills and in other public places. The rocks are meant to brighten the finder’s day and to be re-hidden to spread more cheer. ...
SMALLER SERVICE PLANNED Traditional Memorial Day services have been cancelled due to concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic. Community members are encouraged to honor veterans in other ways. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer On the last Monday in May every...
DINE IN BUSINESS RESUMES The Pizza Ranch in Hull has reopened the dining room for eat-in patrons. Manager Jon Hale is pictured with a face mask next to a list of reminders to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Residents of Aspen Heights Assisted Living enjoyed time outdoors Friday, May 15 while watching a parade of cars pass through the circle drive at the facility. Residents waved as the cars drove by with loved ones of all ages holding up...
Each year, the Boyden-Hull High School music department gives out special music awards to graduating seniors during a concert near the end of the school year. This year, the awards were not able to be distributed in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Anna...
Hull council member recognized (Right) Joel Leusink, a member of the Hull City Council, was treated to cake following his last council meeting Monday, May 11. Leusink is moving from the community, vacating his seat on the council. City administrator Jim Collins, the...
Carl Vande Weerd | Contributor Board of Supervisors’ Meeting The Sioux County Board of Supervisors met for a regular meeting Tuesday morning, May 12 at the Sioux County Courthouse. The board met in the main court room due to the auditor’s office is using the board...
Kathie Obradovich | Iowa Capital Dispatch The Iowa Legislature will resume its interrupted 2020 session June 3, Republican legislative leaders announced Wednesday, May 13. The legislative session has been suspended since March 16 when community spread of COVID-19 was...
90 Hull, Iowa May 11, 2020 Harold Klay, 90, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020, at Sioux Center Health. Funeral service was Friday, May 15, at Oolman Funeral Home, Hull, with interment in Hope Cemetery, Hull. Harold Thomas was born Sept. 14, 1929,...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer The 2020 senior class from Boyden-Hull High School took to the streets of Hull Friday, May 15 to celebrate their academic achievements in a different way than years past. Led by the Hull and Boyden Fire Departments, the graduating class...
CAUSE FOR CELEBRATIONMicah Ochsendorf celebrated his sixth and golden birthday Wednesday, May 6 while social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite not having a typical birthday party, Micah and his family celebrated the occasion in other ways. Jennifer Kor...
OPEN FOR BUSINESS Zandstra Family Greenhouse in Hull is open for business with flowers and vegetables for gardens while observing social distancing guidelines to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer For 16...
