Inisha Hoehamer will be teaching art at Hull Christian. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Olivia De Jongh will be teaching first grade at Hull Christian. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Bailey Baccam will be the fifth grade teacher at Hull Christian. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Boyden-Hull Community...
Bridget, a Wheaton Terrier Mix, was adopted by Sindy Bonestroo of Boyden. (Photo/Submitted) Sunni Battin | Editor Less than a decade ago, Sindy Bonestroo of Boyden went on a mission to search for a lap dog. Instead, she came home with Bridget, a Wheaton Terrier Mix,...
Radon Mitigation Specialist Thomas Selgrade says there are multiple ways to test radon even with a radon kit but following instructions is important. (Photo/Submitted) Sunni Battin | Editor Radon, the silent killer, can be a real pest since it is odorless, colorless...
Joseph and Trevor show their finished helicopter. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Ty Brummel helps a team with their helicopter. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Shelby Kaestner led the final Lego Lab of the summer at the Hull Library Aug. 19....
(RIGHT) The children loved petting McGrath — and McGrath loved it as well! (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Deputy Jessica Dorhout visited the Hull Library Aug. 19 with McGrath, the Sioux County Sheriff’s therapy dog, also known as Big Mac....
Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for August 19, 2025 Vacation is over and so begins the task of catching up from being gone for nearly two weeks. Kristin and I had...
Sixth Graders (Photo/Submitted) Seventh Graders (Photo/Submitted) Eighth Graders (Photo/Julie Bosma) Freshman Girls (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Western Christian held the largest volleyball camp it’s ever had the week of August 11. One...
WIELENGA FAMILY Brad and Andrea with their four daughters, Megan, Katelyn, Nicole and Allie. (Photo/Submitted) Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Brad and Andrea Wielenga have four daughters who have been raised on the farm and are deeply involved in its day-to-day operations....
THE SECOND GENERATION Pictured is the Johann Hinrich Kruse family of Boyden in front of the home they built in 1913. They were the second generation of the Winter and Kruse families to emigrate from Germany in 1871. (Photo/Submitted) FARM LIFE AS A KID Elmer Winter...
Boys (LtoR): Clayton Moss, Jaxton Van Maanen, Levi Poppema, Bryce Uittenbogaard, Amos Andringa, Tyler De Boer; Girls: Maya Driesen. (Photos/Calif Poncy) Trinity Christian Cross Country 9/2/25 BHRV Nighthawk CC Meet 4:30 PM Rolling Hills Country Club 9/9/25...
Front row (LtoR): Hadley Driesen, Keely Groeneweg, Skylar Van Bemmel, Ali Van Der Brink, Whitney Westra; Row 2: Braelynn Davelaar, Kalaya Oostra, Aubyn Boogerd, Kara De Jong, Jaelyn Van Maanen, Kierra Heynen (Photo/Calif Poncy) Trinity Christian Volleyball Schedule...
Front row (LtoR): Aubyn Kramer, Jacquelyn Bergstrom, Josie Rokusek, Kiera Boogerd, Erica Vollink; Row 2: Anna Van Middendorp, Kaylee Kamies, Brooklyn Koele, Jaelyn De Jongh; Row 3: Addison Marra, Danika Buyert, Lexi Wavenbeek, Elsie Hoegh, Jenna Vollink (Photo/Calif...
Front row (LtoR): Diana Aguilera, Amy Granillo, Makaylee Churchill, Abby Kooima; Row 2: Elise DeWit, Maria Lopez Morales, Cheyenne Neuman, Shelby Wells (Photo/Calif Poncy)
Front row (LtoR): Carson Cannegieter, Camila Rodriguez, Cesar Gasca; Row 2: Samuel Quevedo Pech, Dominic Olvera, Jakob Pottebaum, Luis King (Photo/Calif Poncy) Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Cross Country 8/28/25 Spencer XC Meet 6:30 PM Spencer Municipal Golf Course 9/2/25...
Front Row (LtoR): Tyler Pottebaum, Kaden Van Schepen, Kayden Pickner, Clayton Juffer, Devon Johnson, Layton Snuttjer, Jayden Gonzalez, Cole Bomgaars, Kahle Weber, Kyler Van Schepen, Jaivyn Van Grootheest; Row 2: Kolter Van Egdom, Colby Den Hartog, Ashton De Yager,...
Boys front row (LtoR): Brennan Van Kley, Cameron Nibbelink, Hudson Espey, Jonah Blankespoor, Ian Ten Napel, Eddie Wierenga, Chris Vande Brake, Bohdan Stepantsov, Elias Wolfswinkel; Row 2: Colten Rozenboom, Lamont Schreurs, Easton Baker, Logan Minderhoud, Jason Vande...
(LtoR): Jasmine Fluit, Tena Leusink, Megan Wielenga, Hannah Altena, Jessica Wielengam Jasmine Kooima, Olivia Van Bruggen, Regina Reynoso-Reyes, Emmery Huizenga (Photo/Catherine Huizenga)
Front row (LtoR): Ryer Roetman, Gavin Brands, Tayden Moret, Landon DeStiger, Jackson Gulker, Lane Jacobsma, Easton VanDyken, Toby Van Regenmorter, Kole Beukelman, Preston Louters, Cohen Broek, Kayden Kraayenbrink, Tayjen DeJong, Lucas Sandbulte; Row 2: Weston Maassen,...
Front row (LtoR): Maddyn De Jager, Paisley Groeneweg, Breslyn Kooima, Hadley Dekkers, Maria Wynia; Row 2: Maggie Van Schepen, Kendra Kooiman, Morgan Kooiman, Bentley Bliek, Addi Van’t Hul, Scarlett Winterfeld, Olivia Ten Napel, Avery Dykstra (Photo/Calif Poncy)...
The first day of the 2025-2026 school year kicked off on Aug. 25 As the 2025-2026 school year begins, a Trinity-Christian High School student comes prepared to delve into new beginnings. (Photo/Sunni Battin) Western Christian Senior Brielle Kelderman is ready for her...
