SPECIAL REMEMBRANCE (Above) Wanda Jansma and Betty Pollema stand at the Veterans’ Memorial after placing wreaths from Wreaths Across America Saturday, Dec. 19. Wreaths were placed in honor of those who served the country and their names were said as a way to never...
HIGH PLACINGS The Western Christian dance team recently performed during halftime of a varsity boys’ basketball game. The group performed their pom routine which earned a Division 1 rating at the state competition recently. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Dance team competes...
REINDEER GAMES Residents at Aspen Heights Assisted Living enjoyed a snowball fight with marshmallows with staff dressed as reindeer recently. The activity was one way the staff is helping keep spirits bright this holiday season. (Photo/Submitted) Jennifer Kor | Staff...
SOMETHING FOR ALL Darlene Woelber, left, and Bill Lange, right, of The Foreign Candy Company in Hull, showcase the many options for candy gifts and pre-packaged candy gift baskets available. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer The COVID-19 pandemic has...
FUTURE GYMHAWK Josie Bergstrom, third from left, recently signed to continue her gymnastics career collegiately at the University of Iowa. The Boyden-Hull High School senior is pictured with her current coach, Alisha Dykstra, left, and her parents Rod and Marci...
Kid-tested ideas for children’s gifts KID-TESTED GIFT IDEAS Abby, Izzy, Cohen holding Hattie, Taylor holding Carli, Simon and Eli, pictured left to right, use their imagination each day at Laurie’s Daycare learning to make new friends and share toys. With a wide age...
national drunk and drugged driving prevention month Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer December marks National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. With travelers preparing for holiday trips, Iowa State Highway Patrol is encouraging residents to think twice before...
national cupcake day Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer For those with a sweet tooth, few things can compare to a moist cupcake with a rich frosting. Tuesday, Dec. 15 is national cupcake day and local retailer, Frosted, has a wide variety of cupcakes available at Hull Food...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer As colder temperatures force kids indoors, finding ways to keep them entertained can become increasingly difficult for teenagers. The Hull Public Library encourages families to enjoy a book together this holiday season for both...
Shane Solberg and Tyson Kooima reflect on breaking passing and receiving records at Northwestern College in Orange City, give insight to upcoming playoffs Tyson Kooima, a Hull native, lofts a pass during a GPAC football game this season for Northwestern College. The...
NORTHWEST IOWA BANDMASTERS HONOR BAND SELECTIONS These three Trinity Christian High School students were selected to the Northwest Iowa Bandmasters Association Honor Band. Pictured left to right are Sierra Meyer, Dana De Boer and Evan De Jong. (Photo/Submitted)...
PREPARING FOR MOVING DAY A sign in the window at Lewis Family Drug on Main Street in Hull advertises a moving sale. The business plans to relocate in February. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer To better accommodate customers, Lewis Family Drug will...
Nathan Broek | Sports Editor IOWA CITY-Since her grade school days at Boyden-Hull Community Schools, Boyden native Autumn Van Der Brink has always loved playing the saxophone, but did not get her main passion for playing the tenor saxophone until performing with the...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer November is National Vegan Month, a month where non-meat eaters celebrate a plant-based diet lifestyle and share with others how to embrace different types of food. While some choose to go on a vegan diet as a way to preserve animal life,...
BOOK CLUB MARKS 10th ANNIVERSARY Those who participate in the Boyden Public Library book club are encouraged to read something they might not typically select. The club has been gathering for 10 years and is open to anyone interested in joining. (Photo/Submitted)...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer The 2020 WinterFest scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5 has been canceled due to restrictions in place by the State of Iowa to help lower the spread of COVID-19. The new proclamation, which began Tuesday, Nov. 17, requires anyone attending any...
Tom Emery | Writer As in most wars, the men of the Civil War found it excruciatingly difficult to be away from loved ones at holiday time. Thanksgiving was no exception. The holiday itself has its roots in the Civil War. The first official proclamation declaring...
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor An announcement Monday morning, Nov. 17, noting that Gov. Kim Reynolds was planning a prime-time address to Iowans that evening, had many anxious for what might come next. The previous week, Reynolds imposed some new restrictions on...
Nathan Broek | Sports Editor The Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union made changes to their 2020-2021 winter sports season guidelines following a new proclamation Gov. Kim Reynolds made Monday, Nov. 16. The new...
NOVEMBER 11 IS VETERANS DAY Thanking local veterans Leading commander of the Hull American Legion Post, Jim Koele brought pictures colored by Boyden-Hull Elementary School students to Aspen Heights Assisted Living Friday, Nov. 6. Students colored pictures to say thank...
