Harold Tiedeman pauses in his garden which produces a bountiful crop of vegetables as well as colorful flowers. It’s become an interest in retirement and he’s learned a few secrets for getting the most from his garden. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Tiedeman garden produces...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer As most summer projects come to an end, Hull Cooperative Elevator is continuing work on a new fertilizer plant with hopes of completion by Nov. 30. Three blocks south of Hull Co-op’s existing agronomy facilities on Highway 18, three new...
AUGUST IS NATIONAL WATER QUALITY MONTH Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer August is water quality month, and staff at Lyon & Sioux Rural Water System Inc. have been celebrating its hard work and efforts after receiving the Best Tasting Water in Iowa award given out by...
Erika Feenstra of the Dordt University women’s basketball team. Feenstra, who is a Hull native, has been nominated for the Emil S. Liston award by the NAIA. (Photo/submitted) Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Former Western Christian basketball standout, Erika Feenstra,...
Hull natives Tim Brunsting and Mike Broek look on prior to the first pitch between Central Lyon and Sioux Center June 25. Both umpires have worked together and for the Iowa High School Athletic Association for over 20 years and were pleased to have gotten the...
MORE MASKS NEEDED Providers and nurses at the Hull Medical Clinic have set up a drop-off for community members to bring in donations of homemade masks as their current supplies are running low. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer As supplies of cloth...
Kyle Roelofs of Siouxland Digital Marketing gives a presentation on getting free attention online through social media and search results to Hull Chamber of Commerce members Monday, Aug. 10. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Members of the Hull Area...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer The first day of school at Western Christian High School will be Monday, Aug. 24, for on-campus learning. Staff is taking extra precautions and keeping procedures in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and help keep students in...
Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach welcomes Jenna Keene as new Sioux County Youth Coordinator. Keene started in her position Aug. 10 and replaces Katie Moyer who resigned from the position at the end of July to move out-of-state. The Sioux County Youth...
96 Orange City, Iowa August 9, 2020 Edith (Huisman) Kuiken, 96, of Orange City, Iowa, passed away Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, at Prairie Ridge Care Center in Orange City. Graveside services were Thursday, Aug. 13, at Sherman Township Cemetery, Maurice, Iowa. ...
94 Mesa, Arizona August 10, 2020 Dorothy E. Rons, 94, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away Aug. 10, 2020. Private services were conducted. Dorothy Vander Haar was born Nov. 12, 1925, in Sheldon, Iowa, daughter of John and Magarena Verrips Vander Haar. She spent her...
74 Hull, Iowa August 8, 2020 Garrett “Gary” Roetman, 74, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, at Sioux Center Health. Funeral service was Wednesday, Aug. 12, at First Christian Reformed Church, Hull, with interment in Hope Cemetery, Hull. ...
Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Three local athletes were named as all-state softball players as announced by the Iowa Girls’ Coaches Association Thursday, Aug. 13. In Class 2A, Tori Wynja of Western Christian was named to the second team. Wynja had a blistering .513...
Soodsma family reflects on having a shortened trap shooting season due to COVID-19 Pictured left to right: Rashaylee Soodsma, Ashayla Soodsma, Shanelle Soodsma and Jack Soodsma. The family of trap shooters competed at the South Dakota state trap shooting meet in...
Dr. Scott Driesen of Driesen Eye Care encourages those of all ages to get a yearly eye exam before the new school year starts to ensure no one misses a moment of learning or a loved one’s achievements. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer August is...
Dr. vitamvas Hull Medical Clinic Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer While the threat of COVID-19 still surrounds the communities in the area, providers at Sioux Center Health and Hull Medical Clinic is reminding parents to bring their children in for their yearly physicals...
Hull Food Center keeps customers safe during recall notices Lucas Kramer of Hull Food Center checks over the produce to ensure products on the shelves are fresh and safe for customers to come in and purchase. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Each year,...
CHECKING OUT THE MARKET Allison and Katelyn Wielenga left their slime booth to see what products were available at Hull Farmers’ Market Tuesday, Aug. 4. They stopped at Elaine Wassink’s booth where she sells a variety of homemade jams and relishes. (Photo/Jennifer...
77 Sheldon, Iowa August 6, 2020 Susan Sedore, 77, of Sheldon, Iowa, passed away Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, at Sanford Senior Care in Sheldon, Iowa. Memorial services were Sunday, Aug. 9, at Eldridge Family Funeral Home, Paullina, Iowa, with interment in Prairie View...
74 Hull, Iowa August 8, 2020 Garrett “Gary” Roetman, 74, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, at Sioux Center Health. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, at First Christian Reformed Church, Hull, with interment to follow in...
