89 Hull, Iowa August 14, 2022 Joyce Vander Well, 89, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, at Lyon Specialty Care in Rock Rapids, Iowa. Funeral service was Friday, Aug. 19, at First Christian Reformed Church, Hull, with interment in Riverview Cemetery,...
Raise Em' Rank bull rider Easton Robinson of Larchwood attempts to ride a bull during one of the Raise Em' Rank events this past summer. The Raise Em' Rank series attempts to increase interest in the sport of bull riding in kids between the ages of 13- and...
ihsaa name, image and likeness (nil) Guidelines were put on the Iowa High School Athletic Association website Wednesday, Aug. 17 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor High school athletes in the state of Iowa that are members of the Iowa High School Athletic Association may...
HULL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS RIBBON CUTTINGThe Hull Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Alissa’s Flower Farm And Designs Friday, Aug. 12 in celebration of the family farm operation joining the Chamber of Commerce. Owned by Nathan and Alissa Van Zweden,...
LIFEWISE ACADEMY TEACHES CHARACTERLifeWise Academy will begin for students Sept. 9. The weekly Friday programming will be taught by Tina Koerselman as part of Release Time Religious Instruction for fourth-sixth graders in public school or homeschool. An open house...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer For owner Scott Hansmann of Scott’s Auto Repair, choosing a new location for his auto shop was imperative to beginning the work of creating a whole new space for his customers and his two employees. With the dirt work started at...
A Sign In Progress—WELCOME TO HULLPictured is the work being completed at the intersection of Highway 18 and Harrison Avenue west of Hull. Kroese Construction is steadily working to complete the newest “Welcome To Hull” signage. Photo taken Aug. 12. (Photo/Shane D....
89 Hull, Iowa August 14, 2022 Joyce Vander Well, 89, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, at Lyon Specialty Care in Rock Rapids, Iowa. Arrangements with Oolman Funeral Home in Hull are pending.
95 Doon, Iowa August 12, 2022 Jeanette Lems, 95, of Doon, Iowa, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley, Iowa. Funeral service was Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Doon United Reformed Church with interment in Hillside Cemetery, Doon. Jeanette...
ENCOURAGING HOPE AND SYMPATHYPictured are Oolman Funeral Home funeral directors Chad Oolman, Lori Uhl, and Taylor Van Wechel. Together they work to provide families with support during the funeral or cremation process for dear loved ones. (Photo/Submitted by Oolman...
Unexpected death and foreshadowed death can bring different grief Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Coping with grief after an unexpected death and grief that accompanies a death that was foreshadowed, as with a lengthy, severe illness, can include different emotions,...
high school athletics Former AD Laura Kuiper stepped down from position Aug. 3 to focus more on teaching Nathan Broek | Sports Editor The current head coach of the Trinity Christian girls’ basketball team now has a larger role in Tiger athletics. Coach Mike De Jager...
Boyden beekeeper presents to locals Friday, Aug 5 Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer DEMONSTRATING THE HONEY-MAKING PROCESSTony Jungers demonstrates some of his beekeeping equipment at his home in Boyden on Friday, Aug. 5. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) For beekeeper Tony...
Northwest Iowa communities support Orphan Grain Train effort Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The current war in Ukraine began when Russian forces invaded the country Feb. 24, 2022. The devastation impacted the world, with tensions increasing all while Ukrainian...
Shane D Johnson | Staff Writer New Tec has been a staple business of Hull since 2005 when the company established its roots in the community and set up shop in town. For a large portion of two decades, New Tec’s goal has been to provide equipment solutions to its...
all-state softball honors Bergstrom named to the third team in Class 4A by the Iowa Girls’ Coaches’ Association Nathan Broek | Sports Editor One member of the Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley softball team was named as an all-state player in Class 4A as announced by the Iowa...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer CITY OF HULL AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MAKE DONATION TO CHILDCARE IN HULLOn Thursday, July 28, members of the City of Hull and Hull Industrial Development Corporation presented a check for $250,000 in a show of support for childcare...
