New name, same face at Scott’s Auto Repair
September 13th, 2017by admin
New signs replaced old ones on the former C&K Repair business in Hull last weekend. The business has been renamed Scott’s Auto Repair. Owner Scott Hansmann said, “I want customers to know that it’s a completely new business and not to expect what it used to be.”
Bonestroos purchase Electric Beach
September 13th, 2017by admin
For Stephanie Bonestroo, owning Electric Beach is a perfect fit. But the new owner of the tanning salon in Hull had no idea it would be as much fun as it is.
Koele Inc. to celebrate 50 years
September 13th, 2017by admin
Koele Inc. staff is excited to be celebrating 50 years in business. On Wednesday, Sept. 20, a free picnic supper will be served in Westside Park in Hull from 5-7 p.m. Door prizes will also be given away to help celebrate the occasion.
New administrator expects changes
September 6th, 2017by June De Wit Staff Writer
Brian Reindl began his career as administrator at Pleasant Acres Care Center Aug. 7. The 26-year-old Minnesota native isn’t new to nursing homes; he was an interim administrator at a couple struggling nursing homes in Minnesota where his job was to turn them around and make them successful.
Hull Christian School enrollment increases
September 6th, 2017by admin
Hull Christian School started the year on a positive note, with enrollment numbers higher than they’ve been in more than 20 years.
Vissers ride out Hurricane Harvey
September 6th, 2017by admin
When Evan and Tamyres Visser bought a house in the Houston, Texas, area two years ago, they looked for a nice neighborhood, close to work and near a good school.
Collins named economic development director
August 30th, 2017by admin
The Hull City Council recently voted to hire Jim Collins to fill the position of economic development director for the city. The job includes promoting growth of any commercial or residential development in the community and maintaining contact with local businesses and prospects outside Hull.
A lesson in patience
August 30th, 2017by admin
Good things come to those who wait.
Eldon and LuAnn DeWild have seen the benefits of waiting, even if their story involves some frustration and sadness.
Eekhoff joins Kids’ Club
August 30th, 2017by admin
After teaching in elementary schools 27 years, Sylvia Eekhoff still loves working with young children. And even though she’s been retired six years, the Hull resident couldn’t resist the opportunity to step into a new position as assistant director at Kids’ Club.
Veterans honored on Honor Flight trip
August 30th, 2017by admin
A recognition banquet at Calico Skies Winery near Inwood, Iowa, Monday evening, Aug. 21, served as a send-off for 85 war veterans and their guardians before leaving on Honor Flight Mission #1 to Washington, D.C. the next morning.
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What’s Happening
Wolfpack go 3-3 again at Bellevue, Nebraska tournament
BELLVUE, NEB-Class 2A second-ranked Western Christian always uses the Bellevue West volleyball tournament in Bellevue, Nebraska, as an early-season measuring stick to figure out what to work on for the rest of the regular season.
Comets come up short to Lions in three sets
HULL-Boyden-Hull played a tough two sets against Central Lyon in Siouxland Conference volleyball Thursday, Sept. 7, but the Comets could not dig themselves out of early holes in each set and were swept 25-21, 25-23, 25-16.
Local teams compete in second meet of the 2017 season
Sibley-Ocheyedan cross-country meet Local teams compete in second meet of the 2017 season Both Wolfpack teams claim third-place finishes, Lizzy Blum of the Nighthawks takes first individual meet title, Tiger boys