ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP AWARD Pictured left to right: Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Craig Moss, Arlan Moss, Ruth Moss, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mike Naig, and Department of Natural Resources director Kayla Lyon. The Moss...
GRAND OPENING FOR NEW FERTILIZER PLANT (Left to right): Dustin Douma, Iowa State Bank; Mark Hoekstra, Hull Co-op grain department manager; Evan Wielenga, Hull Co-op agronomy manager; Ed Westra, Hull Co-op general manager; Hank Vander Waal, Hull Co-op board president,...
Key changes take effect ahead of November election Shane D. Johnson|Staff Writer Voters planning to participate in the Nov. 2 city and school board elections will find some key changes have been made in terms of dates in the process. The deadline to...
HONORING VETERANS The Western Christian High School band, led by Lyle Van Ravenswaay, performed during the Sept. 18 Midwest Honor Flight welcome home ceremony. The band performed the songs “You’re A Grand Old Flag,” “Summon the Heroes,” “America The Beautiful,” “God...
Winds from a Sept. 17 storm impacted Rok’s Bar and Grill in Boyden as debris kicked up in the early morning hours damaged the roofing, gutters and columns on the storefront as well as several glass windows. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The...
HAPPY TO COMPETE (Right) Pictured are the contestants in the Greased Pig Competition benefitting Hull Christian School. Front row, left to right: Megan Raman and Melissa Boer. Back row, left to right: John Emerick, Eric Haveman, Travis Veldman, Bentley Bliek, Liz Van...
TAKING STAR WARS TO THE TRI STATE BAND FESTIVAL The Boyden-Hull marching band competed in the parade portion of the Tri-State Band Festival in Luverne, Miinnesota on Saturday, Sept. 25 and performed music from “Star Wars”. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Shane D. Johnson |...
western christian football Ashtin Winterfeld of Western Christian makes a one-handed catch to get the Wolfpack deep into West Sioux Falcons’ territory during Class 1A District 1 football in Hawarden Friday, Sept. 24. The Wolfpack fell to the Falcons 41-27. (Photo/Sean...
sheldon cross-country invitational Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley and Trinity Christian run against 2A, 3A and some 4A schools at a meet on the Sheldon Rise Fest Grounds Nathan Broek | Sports Editor SHELDON-Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley and Trinity Christian had what seemed to be...
sioux center cross-country invitational Tristan Davelaar of Trinity Christian races through the final 100 meters at the Sioux Center Cross-Country Invitational Thursday, Sept. 23. Davelaar finished in 81st to help the Tigers to a 14th-place team finish with 401...
trinity christian volleyball Dana De Boer of Trinity Christian lofts the ball over an Akron-Westfield defender during War Eagle Conference volleyball Tuesday, Sept. 21. The Tigers fell to the Westerners 3-1. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Trinity Christian errors prevent it...
boyden-hull/rock valley football Sam Remmerde of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley finds space to run on the Carroll defense during Class 3A District 1 football in Rock Valley Friday, Sept. 24. The Nighthawks clobbered their opponents 62-6. (Photo/Sierra Nielsen) Defense and...
boyden-hull volleyball (Right) Ellie Woelber of Boyden-Hull pushes the ball over the net during Siouxland Conference volleyball versus MOC-Floyd Valley Thursday, Sept. 23. The Comets defeated the Dutch 3-1. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Miscues in second set forces Boyden-Hull...
western christian volleyball Abby Verburg of Western Christian fires an attack attempt over the net and the Sergeant Bluff-Luton defense during non-conference volleyball in Hull Thursday, Sept. 23. The Wolfpack defeated the Warriors 3-1. (Photo/Sierra Nielsen)...
TOUR OF HISTORIC HULL CITIZENS Henry Jones’ tombstone at Hope Cemetery which reads “Co. F. 3rd Iowa Vet. Vol. Inft. 1861-1865.” (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The Hull Historical Society Tombstone Tour will recognize six prominent citizens...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer An informational meeting led by representatives of the Iowa Utilities Board, Iowa Attorney General’s Office of Consumer Advocate and Summit Carbon Solutions took place Wednesday, Sept. 16, in Sioux Center. The meeting invited the...
LEWIS AND CLARK REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM MILESTONE Local and area officials gathered to celebrate the final section of pipe being constructed in the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System between South Dakota and Sioux Center. Pictured left to right: Lewis and Clark...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer A fixture of the Hull community, the Hull Food Center, is set to close its doors Sept. 27, according to an announcement made on the Hull Food Center’s Facebook page, “It is with a very sad heart we are announcing the closing of the...
SPACE NOT NEEDED FOR SQUARE-FOOT GARDENING Phillip Westra, an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener intern, spoke on Sept. 9 at the Dordt Agricultural Center about square-foot gardening techniques and tips. Photo/ Shane D. Johnson. Shane D....
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC) of Sioux County is now offering an expansive Rides of Love ministry. The ministry seeks to provide a ride service for those in need of transportation to medical and mental health...
