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Running virtually

Family and friends congratulate Kreun Audrey Kreun gets a trophy and a poster from family and friends after completing a virtual half-marathon this past March. Kreun competed in the event after a real half-marathon originally organized by the University of Nebraska...

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Producing a joyful sound

The Western Christian choir performs during one of its concerts this past school year. The choir performed with other various choirs around the world in a virtual choir that can be heard on YouTube. (Photo/submitted) Nathan Broek | Sports Editor What started out as an...

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More items from Hull’s past to find place in Hull Museum

HULL CONNECTION Items such as these boxes from First National Bank in Hull may be on display in the Hull Historical Society Museum this summer. The Dutch-American Heritage Museum in Orange City will be renovated and the museum has offered some Hull items to the Hull...

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North West REC to return patronage dividends to its members

North West REC provides timely assistance to members  Pictured left to right are members of the management team of North West REC, Lyle Korver, general manager, Lorraine Egdorf, communications coordinator, Renee Wynia, executive assistant and Curt Ahrenholz, finance...

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Summer reading, recreation programs details up in the air

COVID-19 has left some things for the summer up in the air. At this time, Boyden and Hull are hoping to host summer rec programs. The registration for the Hull summer rec program is closed but kids may still register for sessions with a small additional fee on the...

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Connie Nissen

52 Hull, Iowa April 27, 2020 Connie Nissen, 52, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020, at Sioux Center Health. Funeral service was Saturday, May 2, at First Reformed Church, Hull, with interment in Hope Cemetery, Hull. Leave messages of condolence at...

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Joe Bomgaars Jr.

87 Sioux Center, Iowa April 29, 2020 Joe Bomgaars Jr., 87, of Sioux Center, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at Sioux Center Health. Funeral service was Monday, May 4, at First Reformed Church, Hull, Iowa, with interment in Hope Cemetery, Hull.  Joe...

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Dwayne De Jong

67 Hull, Iowa May 1, 2020 Dwayne De Jong, 67, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020, at Sioux Center Health. Funeral service was Monday, May 4, at First Christian Reformed Church, Hull, with interment in Hope Cemetery, Hull.  Dwayne Arlen was born Jan....

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Shirley Lens

Shirley Lens 79 Sheldon, Iowa May 3, 2020 Shirley Lens, 79, of Sheldon, Iowa, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Sanford Senior Care in Sheldon.  Graveside services were Tuesday, May 5, at St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Hull, Iowa. Shirley Ann Faber...

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Zach Van Essen picks Dordt

Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Western Christian baseball standout Zach Van Essen has signed a letter of intent to continue his baseball career at Dordt University in Sioux Center next spring. Van Essen, who is entering his senior season for the Wolfpack baseball...

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Andrew Frick signs to play basketball at Northwestern

Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Former Boyden-Hull basketball standout Andrew Frick has signed a letter of intent to continue his basketball career at Northwestern College in Orange City next winter. Frick is a 6-foot-1 shooting guard who played three years for the...

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Two Wolfpack to join Defenders

Dykstra Van Otterloo Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Two Western Christian softball standouts have signed letters of intent to continue their softball careers at Dordt University in Sioux Center next spring. Signing her letter of intent Thursday was Cassie Van Otterloo....

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Tee times still open

nothing but green  Despite the coronavirus pandemic the Rolling Hills Golf Club in Hull continues to remain open with certain guidelines to help prevent the spread of the virus. With the warmer weather the course has seen an uptick in business the past week....

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Burger Barn open for business

Heather Rens and Emalee Rens, left to right inside the Burger Barn, served up brats as the Monday special April 27. Also pictured is Brittany Holtrop. The Burger Barn opened for business last week. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) The Burger Barn at Hull Food Center is open for...

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Check the mail for absentee ballot request form this week

Sioux County auditor Ryan Dokter joins Secretary of State Paul Pate and auditors across Iowa in encouraging voters to cast absentee ballots by mail in the June 2 primary. During the COVID-19 pandemic, voting by mail is the safest option.  Pate is sending absentee...

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Governor Reynolds starts to reopen Iowa

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced plans Friday, April 23 to begin reopening the state starting with lifting bans on elective surgeries and farmers’ markets. Reynolds said she believes Iowa has built enough testing infrastructure and mitigation strategies to gradually...

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New program coordinator for Sioux County Extension

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach recently welcomed Phyllis Van Gelder as new Sioux County K-12 program coordinator.  Van Gelder has over 20 years of teaching experience in a variety of grades from preschool to eighth grade. She has worked in...

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