CELEBRATING RETIREMENT Brian and Pauline Kroese’s family gathers to take a group picture during a grill out at Hull Co-op May 30 for Brian’s last day before retiring from the company after 36 years. (Photo/Submitted) FAMILY WORKING TOGETHER Brian Kroese, left, poses...
MEETING WITH HIS CONSTITUENTS On Tuesday, July 1, Rob Sand, Iowa State Auditor, hosted a town hall in Rock Rapids at the Forster Community Center. Sand announced his campaign for governor in May. Sand discussed his gubernatorial bid and background before taking...
THE FIRST GREMLIN Rick Kiers stands by his very first car, a 1973 AMC Gremlin. The car holds many memories for the Hull native, like marrying his wife, Eleanor, and bringing both of his kids home from the hospital. It also was the catalyst for his AMC car collection....
The Feenstras’ second remodeling in a different area of the house revealed several items from a later era. (Photo/Julie Bosma) A variety of books from the early 1900s was found in the wall when the Feenstras were remodeling. (Photo/Julie Bosma) A Hull Educational...
Terry’s brother-in-law, Art Kooi, from the American Legion presented the plaque for “Outstanding and Dedicated Service” to Julene Anderson July 1. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Terry’s family was present at the award ceremony. Pictured left to right are Eric Van Beek,...
Elizabeth, Anna and Mary Evertse enjoyed doughnuts at Aspen Heights July 3. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Aspen Heights had a great turnout at its special Doughnuts and Coffee event July 3. (Photo/Julie Bosma) It was a full house at Aspen Heights July 3 for a Doughnuts and...
See if you know the answers to this quiz! If you need help, you can look them up in the “Blast from the Past” book! Turn in your answers to the Index-Reporter office for a chance to receive a PRIZE! People who get all the answers correct will receive a prize and will...
Sunni Battin | Editor SummerFest, July 17-20, is all about embracing summertime bliss, connecting with the community and indulging summertime pleasures.“All are welcome to attend SummerFest. We do our best to have something for every age group, whether it’s the...
TUBA SECTION Alex Van Surksum, back left, takes a moment to take a picture with fellow tuba players from Luther College and a local Japanese school during the college’s band trip to Japan. (Photo/Submitted) NAGOYA CASTLE Alex Van Surksum along with 60 other Luther...
Jacob and Tessa Herrel are newlyweds and new residents of Hull. Jacob grew up in Hillsboro, Kansas, and Tessa was raised in Rock Valley. (Photo/Submitted) Couple discover ‘it’s excellent’ living in Hull Sunni Battin | Editor New job, new home and newlyweds. For the...
From the Editor Sunni Battin | Editor Whether it’s in the park, a shady spot on the hammock, on a beach while on vacation, a library, coffee shop or in the comfort of a home, summer is the ideal time to pick up a book or two … or 50 and escape into another...
The kids had fun in the bouncy houses. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Ian Diekevers poses with Randy Brands beside Randy’s racecar.(Photo/Julie Bosma) Ken Hoogendoorn gave train rides to the kids. (Photo/Julie Bosma) A free-will donation meal was served at the park with grilled...
Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Hull Co-op celebrated opening the doors to its new main office with a ribbon cutting and open house on June 27. Mitch Nettinga, the chief financial officer, had the honor of cutting the ribbon. He was joined by Hull Chamber members,...
On July 1, the Hull American Legion post presented an award to the family of Terry Anderson, a Legion member who was very active and has passed away.
Kiwanis vice president, Dustin Douma, presented a $5,000 check to Kristen Niemeyer, Bright Start’s Director. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Larry Hoekstra, Kiwanis treasurer, presented a $1,000 check to Blake Eichmann, Hull’s Parks & Recreation Director, for Eastside Park’s...
Pride of the Pack Volleyball camp winners were: third grade – Ellie Bartman, fourth Grade – Elsie De Jager and fifth Grade – Elsie Hanenburg (Photo/Submitted) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Seventy-five third through fifth graders participated in a volleyball camp...
O’Dell teaches the children a new song and has them jumping and doing actions to the music. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant The Hull Library had a special visitor for the Summer Reading Program June 27 — Dino O’Dell, an award-winning musician and...
Denny Wright at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. on June 3 holding a picture of himself receiving a Bronze Star in 1971 for his service in the Vietnam War. (Photo/Submitted). Bruce Wright, Rep. Randy Feenstra and Denny Wright in Washington, D.C., for...
WESTSIDE PARKWestside Park is one of three parks in Hull and features an aquatic center, frisbee golf, Kids’ Kingdom play area and picnic shelters located at the corner of Birch and Center Street. (Photo/Amy Lyon) HUBBLING PARKHubbling Park, located on the corner of...
Sunni Battin | Editor The odds of a person getting Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) are unclear but it’s also not a guarantee one won’t get the condition.According to Sarah Van Wyk, public health nurse with Community Health Partners of Sioux County, the allergic condition can...
