Enrique Acosta 55 Sioux Center, Iowa August 11, 2016 Enrique Acosta, 55 of Sioux Center, Iowa, died Thursday, Aug 11, 2016, at Sioux Center Health.
A memorial service was Monday, Aug.
Month: August 2016
Donald Postma
Donald Postma 65 Hull, Iowa August 11, 2016 Donald Lee Postma, 65, of rural Hull, Iowa, died of cancer Thursday, Aug.
Great strides made in improvements
In the last 14 months, Western Christian High School has undergone some major changes. When students come back from summer break, they’ll see even more improvements to their surroundings.
Boyden-Hull brings Bonestroo back to class
After four years of retirement, Glenda Bonestroo will return to teaching high school math at Boyden-Hull for the 2016-17 year.
The Boyden-Hull school board approved her hire at the August board meeting.
The Boyden-Hull
Planning Hull’s future at the center of interactive workshop
The city of Hull is inviting all residents to attend a Comprehensive Planning workshop Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 6:30 p.m. in the Boyden-Hull High School theatre and commons area.
Next up: baseball and softball fields
Adding baseball and softball fields is the next step in the expansion of Trinity Christian High School in Hull. In July, the school’s society approved the second phase of completing the grounds to the north and west of the school.
Kooi finishes second on the golf course in Sioux City
SIOUX CITY-Brenndan Kooi of Hull finished second at the Whispering Creek Golf Tournament in Sioux City Thursday and Friday and ended up second in the player-of-the-year points standings.
Arnold Winter
Arnold Winter 85 85 Sheldon, Iowa July 31, 2016 July 31, 2016 Arnold Herman Winter, 85, of Sheldon, Iowa, died Wednesday, Aug.
Hildred Hoekstra
Hildred Hoekstra 80 80 Hull July 31, 2016 July 31, 2016 Hildred Hoekstra, 80, of Hull, Iowa, died Sunday, July 31, 2016, at her residence.
Funeral service was Wednesday, Aug.
Power Connection impacts junior high students
Taking kids out of their routine, asking them to serve others and then providing an opportunity to worship God can help them develop a faith that is their own, according to Dan Elgersma, director of youth and education at First Reformed Church in Hull.
Pleasant Acres hires new activity director
Although Coral Stark has only been at her new job at Pleasant Acres for a little over two weeks, she’s starting to feel comfortable as the new activity director. She’s still getting to know the residents and learning names.
Preparing for the school year
In two weeks Boyden-Hull students will be back in the classroom but preparations for the new school year began several weeks ago.
Taylor Miedema participates in the 2016 Iowa Shrine Bowl
CEDAR FALLS-Former Western Christian senior football player, Taylor Miedema, played in the 44th annual Iowa Shrine Bowl in Cedar Falls Saturday, July 23.
Local athletes picked as all-district softball players
Three local softball players were selected as all-district players by the Iowa High School Softball Coaches Association this past week.
Hildred Hoekstra
Hildred Hoekstra 80 80 Hull, Iowa July 31, 2016 July 31, 2016 Hildred Hoekstra, 80, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016, at her residence.
Arrangements are being completed by
John De Zeeuw
John De Zeeuw 92 92 Overland Park,
Kansas Kansas July 23, 2016 July 23, 2016 John De Zeeuw, 92, of Overland Park, Kansas, died Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Rose Estates
Gertrude Koedam
Gertrude Koedam 95 95 Rock Valley, Iowa July 25, 2016 July 25, 2016 G ertrude Koedam, 95, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Monday, July 25, 2016 at Sanford USD Medical Center
Boyden to see possible changes in future
The Boyden City Council met Monday, July 11, and discussed several items that could bring about some big changes, although many of the projects are still in the planning stages.
EMT shortage may be felt by community
Volunteer Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) help those needing emergency medical assistance, provide preliminary treatment, and transport patients to the hospital. But what happens when volunteers become scarce?
If you build it, they will come…
Rebuilding trucks has become a passion for Tyler Van Der Zwaag. He started his new business, Van Der Zwaag Custom Trucks, around June 2015. He’s been rebuilding trucks and working on customers’ trucks ever since.