94 George, Iowa June 4, 2020 Netty A. Woelber, 94, of George, Iowa, died Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society in George. Funeral services were Monday, June 8, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, rural Hull, Iowa, with interment in the church cemetery. Netty...
SPECIAL DONATION Larry Hoekstra presents a puzzle, completed by long-time member and friend, Harry Klay, to Tim Brunsting at the Rolling Hills Golf Course Friday, May 21. The puzzle will be hung in the clubhouse for all the members to enjoy and in remembrance of Klay...
SELL, SELL, SELL Pictured are a few of the Yamaha golf carts sold at The Station in Hull. The Station has seen an increase in golf cart sales the last few weeks, due in part to golf courses in the area staying open during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo/Jessica Jensen)...
NEW FORMAT, SAME OBJECTIVE (left to right) Nel Warntjes, Shari Fedders and Ashley Warntjes from the Boyden Public Library pose with the “Imagine Your Story” poster, the theme of the summer reading program. The program this year will have an in-home format that...
TOKEN OF APPRECIATION William Rosgaard, pictured at right, a student member of the Iowa Corn Growers Association from Rock Valley, delivered pizzas and sodas to healthcare workers at Hegg Memorial Hospital in Rock Valley last week. (Photo/Submitted) From one essential...
Carl Vande Weerd | Contributor Board of Supervisors’ Special Meeting On Tuesday, May 26, the Sioux County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with the meeting called to order at 9 a.m. by chairman Muilenburg with all supervisors present. Jerry called for...
82 Orange City, Iowa May 21, 2020 Martin De Wit, 82, of Orange City, Iowa, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020, at his residence. Funeral service was Tuesday, May 26, at First Christian Reformed Church, Orange City, with interment in West Lawn Cemetery, Orange...
Nathan Broek | Sports Editor After Gov. Kim Reynolds, the Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union announced Wednesday, May 20, that softball and baseball would return, the athletic groups announced the postseason schedules...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Warmer temperatures are making their way into the area and officials in the communities of Boyden and Hull are preparing for summer programs to keep youth in town active. A May 26 announcement and proclamation from Gov. Kim Reynolds...
Artist’s progression Elise Visscher of Hull has discovered a new talent in the form of glassblowing through classes she enrolled in at Central College. Pictured is her progress from the first semester, where she created a shot glass, to the current year’s vase...
Pictured left to right: Anna Godtland, Mallory Nilles, Sydney Damstra and Linsy Gonzalez. All four students earned a $250 scholarship from the Boyden Community Club Monday, May 18. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Four residents of Boyden earn $250 scholarships, pandemic changes...
GROUP PROJECT Kaden Struik, Haley Struik, Summer Vis, Konner Struik and Savannah Feenstra, pictured left to right, stand above their sidewalk chalk creation after putting over three hours of work into it for neighbors to enjoy. (Photo/Submitted) Jennifer Kor | Staff...
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Darlene Woelber was treated to a surprise anniversary party at The Foreign Candy Company, recognizing her 35 years of being with the company. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Since May 22, 1985, Darlene Woelber has clocked into...
Practices begin June 1, games to start June 15 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds along with the Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union announced Wednesday, May 20, that baseball and softball will be...
91 Sioux Center, Iowa May 17, 2020 Gerrit Byker, 91, of Sioux Center, Iowa, died Sunday, May 17, 2020, at Sioux Center Health. Private family services were Wednesday, May 20, at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, Sioux Center, with interment in Grace Hill...
95 Sheldon, Iowa May 19, 2020 Warren R. Vanden Brink, 95, of Sheldon, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at Community Memorial Health Center in Hartley, Iowa. There will be no formal services at this time. Warren Vanden Brink was born Aug. 14, 1924,...
First-grade teachers, Kristi Ten Pas, Margaret Vermeer and Colleen Horstman, await their students near the lost-and-found table outside Hull Christian School for the exchange and farewell parade Thursday, May 21. Staff celebrated as students drove by wishing them a...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Walking down the streets of Hull, residents may notice brightly-colored rocks hidden in flower beds, on windowsills and in other public places. The rocks are meant to brighten the finder’s day and to be re-hidden to spread more cheer. ...
SMALLER SERVICE PLANNED Traditional Memorial Day services have been cancelled due to concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic. Community members are encouraged to honor veterans in other ways. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer On the last Monday in May every...
DINE IN BUSINESS RESUMES The Pizza Ranch in Hull has reopened the dining room for eat-in patrons. Manager Jon Hale is pictured with a face mask next to a list of reminders to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer...
