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Healthcare workers need more masks

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...

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Chamber members meet to discuss future promotions

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...

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Safe start to a new year at Western Christian

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...

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New youth coordinator joins Sioux County Extension staff

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...

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Edith Kuiken

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. ...

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Dorothy Rons

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...

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Garrett Roetman

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. ...

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Three local athletes named all-state softball players

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...

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Bullets Before Boys

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...

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Start school year on the right track with yearly physical

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...

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Hull Food Center keeps customers safe during recall notices

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,...

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Kids run the show at Hull Farmers’ Market

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...

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Sussan Sedore

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...

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Garrett Roetman

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...

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Four Wolfpack named to the all-state softball team

ACADEMIC ALL-STATE SOFTBALL TEAM Tori WynjaJill Den HerderGracie DykstraCassie Van OtterlooPhotographed top left to bottom right: Tori Wynja, Jill Den Herder, Gracie Dykstra and Cassie Van Otterloo. All four Western Christian softball players were selected to the Iowa...

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Cody Moser selected as an all-district player

CLASS 3A NORTHWEST ALL-DISTRICT BASEBALL TEAM Right: Cody Moser of the Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley baseball team. Moser was selected to the Class 3A Northwest District All-District baseball team as voted on by the Iowa Baseball Coaches’ Association. (Photo/Nathan Broek)...

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Van Essen named to all-district baseball team

CLASS 2A NORTHWEST ALL-DISTRICT BASEBALL TEAM Ty Van Essen of the Western Christian baseball team. Van Essen was selected to the Northwest District All-District baseball team as voted on by the Iowa Baseball Coaches’ Association. (Photo/submitted) Western Christian...

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Friedrichsen and Draayer call it a career

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley head coach Sara Friedrichsen (left) and assistant coach Rebecca Draayer (right) look on as their players warm up prior to the start of the Class 3A state quarterfinal tournament game with Davenport Assumption Tuesday, July 28. Both Friedrichsen...

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The Sweetest Season

FOR SALE FOR A LIMITED TIME The Kroese kids in Hull take advantage of a short window of time to sell sweet corn at their roadside stand in Hull. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer  As summer starts to wind down, a little sweetness remains as sweet corn...

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