Month: April 2020

Tee times still open

nothing but green  Despite the coronavirus pandemic the Rolling Hills Golf Club in Hull continues to remain open with certain guidelines to help prevent the spread of the virus. With the warmer weather the course has seen an uptick in business the past week....

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Burger Barn open for business

Heather Rens and Emalee Rens, left to right inside the Burger Barn, served up brats as the Monday special April 27. Also pictured is Brittany Holtrop. The Burger Barn opened for business last week. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) The Burger Barn at Hull Food Center is open for...

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Check the mail for absentee ballot request form this week

Sioux County auditor Ryan Dokter joins Secretary of State Paul Pate and auditors across Iowa in encouraging voters to cast absentee ballots by mail in the June 2 primary. During the COVID-19 pandemic, voting by mail is the safest option.  Pate is sending absentee...

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Governor Reynolds starts to reopen Iowa

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced plans Friday, April 23 to begin reopening the state starting with lifting bans on elective surgeries and farmers’ markets. Reynolds said she believes Iowa has built enough testing infrastructure and mitigation strategies to gradually...

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New program coordinator for Sioux County Extension

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach recently welcomed Phyllis Van Gelder as new Sioux County K-12 program coordinator.  Van Gelder has over 20 years of teaching experience in a variety of grades from preschool to eighth grade. She has worked in...

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Hull golfer honored at Central College

(PELLA, IOWA) Eric Visscher of Hull was recognized for his performance with the Central L College men’s golf team.  The senior, a graduate of Boyden-Hull High School, received the Golden Putter Award as the team’s most improved player. He also received his first...

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Jay Broek

Jay Broek 78 Sioux Center, Iowa April 17, 2020 Jay Broek, 78, of Sioux Center, Iowa, died Friday, April 17, 2020, at his home. Private family services were Tuesday, April 21, at Memorial Funeral Home, Sioux Center, with interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery,...

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Frances Moss

74 Sioux Center, Iowa April 20, 2020 Frances Moss, 74, of Sioux Center, Iowa, died Monday, April 20, 2020, at her home. Private family service was Friday, April 24, at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, Sioux Center, with interment in Valley View Cemetery, Rock...

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No uncertainty in pork giveaway

SHARING PORK AND POSITIVITY Hull Co-op swine specialists Chris Van Beek and Nick Smit handed out free packages of pork at Hull Food Center last week, part of a partnership with other companies to show support for the pork industry and help others during a time of...

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Virtual Spirit Week keeps teachers and students connected

Westin and Harper Raman pose as their favorite book or movie character for Hull Christian School’s Spirit Week Tuesday April 14 through Friday April 17. Westin is a dinosaur from Dinosaurs Love Underpants and Harper is a princess from What is a Princess? while doing...

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No social distancing for dogs

DON’T FORGET THE GROOMING Zoey and Mia are bernedoodle members of the Brad and Deb Krommendyk family. The Krommendyks own and operate K-Dogs Pet Lodge, which is currently scheduling appointments for dog grooming and offering a doggy daycare special. (Photo/Submitted) ...

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Serving library patrons in a different way

VIRTUAL STORY TELLING These youngsters tuned into a Zoom virtual story telling presentation from the Hull Public Library last week. The library is offering a children’s story hour each Friday. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer While it is not possible...

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Hull city council has seat to fill

MORE TO COME IN MAPLE HEIGHTS The Hull City Council recently approved a building permit for a new apartment four-plex in the Maple Heights development area. Jeanne Visser | Staff Writer In order to comply with social-distancing guidelines, the Hull City Council moved...

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Parents can administer written driving test at home

‘Skip the Trip,’ a program the Iowa Department of Transportation began last year allowing students to take the non-commercial driver’s knowledge test at approved educational sites, has now been expanded to allow parents, guardians and legal custodians to proctor the...

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Spring sports now cancelled, summer sports still uncertain

Nathan Broek | Sports Editor In her week-day press conference Friday, April 17, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced schools will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic school year due to COVID-19, which also results in cancellation of spring sports. The...

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Let there be light

The lights are turned on at Western Christian’s baseball field for “Light Up Iowa” after spring sports were canceled and schools were closed due to COVID-19. “Light Up Iowa” will continue every Friday night until either baseball and softball are allowed to begin, or...

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Aftermath comes after school

MAKING THE OLD NEW Reusing old materials, such as tin ceiling tiles, for new projects is one of Sara Friedrichsen’s favorite things to do when she’s not teaching math classes. She has a workshop set up in her Boyden home. (Photo/Submitted) Jeanne Visser | Staff Writer...

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Friday night lights in support of students

RAYS OF HOPE AND SUPPORT There were no players in the home or opposing team dugouts at the Centennial Park softball diamond in Boyden Friday, April 10, but stadium lights were on in support of students and community members as part of Light Up Iowa. The program...

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Raising safety at the Hull Co-op

SAFETY OVER MILWAUKEE STREET Board members of the Hull Co-op approved moving forward with a conveyor system over Milwaukee Street between new bins being constructed this summer. Recently, the Hull city council approved an easement moving the plan forward....

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