Vera Verdoorn, a Hull Historical Society volunteer at a previous tea event. (Photo/Submitted) Blast from the past Sunni Battin | Editor The Hull Historical Society is getting together to travel back in time and inviting you to come along for the ride.“We’re going back...
Sunni Battin | Editor Boyden and Hull voters approved a renewal of a Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) for the Boyden-Hull School District in a special election March 4.Basically, a PPEL is a voter-approved levy for dedicated capital funds. Funds from the levy...
The children gather for a picture after receiving a bag of goodies from Jodi Prostrollo. The children watch the grain probe on the computer screen. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Seventeen preschoolers met at Boyden Co-op Feb. 27 for the monthly “Tales Around...
One of the jazz band’s selections was Ralph Ford’s arrangement of “Vehicle.” The junior high band played “Patriotic Bits and Pieces” at the Parade of Bands March 3. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Boyden-Hull had its Parade of Bands March 3 featuring fifth- through...
Many of the violinists were dressed up in jungle attire for their “Welcome to the Jungle!” concert. Hull Christian, Rock Valley Christian and Western Christian schools presented their Orchestra Extravaganza Feb. 27. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Orchestra students...
Olivia, Arya and Emma pose by their castle, which is complete with drawbridge. Owen completes his Star Wars Ghost Ship. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Nine students attended Lego Club at the Hull Library Feb. 27. Some of the students were starting new projects, and...
Boyden-Hull (left) and Western Christian (right) celebrate with their state-qualifying banners following their respective substate finals. The Comets punched a ticket to the 1A tournament, while the Wolfpack advanced to its third straight 2A bracket. Complete stories...
Vicki Lammers often spends hours in her shop refurnishing and repurposing furniture. (Photo/Submitted) Vicki Lammers taps into entrepreneurial spirit, finds purpose in refinishing furniture Sunni Battin | Editor More and more women are taking their love of furniture...
Vicente Manzo Hernandez and Star Kohn. Kohn says that Hernandez motivated her to do better. (Photo/Submitted) Sunni Battin | Editor Two Sioux City police officers are on administrative leave pending an investigation after a routine traffic stop resulted in the death...
Sisters Kinslee and Jaycee Blankespoor had matching 70’s outfits. Kristi Ten Pas, Missy Driesen, Colleen Horstman,and Lora Vis pose for a picture in their 70’s outfits. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant There were a lot of bell-bottoms, tie-dye shirts, and peace...
Trinity Christian High School competed at state robotics over the weekend. The team placed second in the Gold Division at state. Most of the Trinity Christian High School Team at the state robotics competition. From left to right: Miya Schiermeyer, Janessa Van Bemmel,...
Lilly, Ella and Sadie color their rockets. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant The Hull Library Club met Feb. 24 and learned about astronauts. Sandy Westra read the book “If I Were an Astronaut” by Eric Brown. She also talked to the kids about how people train to be an...
The 4-Hers practice archery at the fairgrounds. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant The Hull Clovers and Lincoln Loggers met at the new fairgrounds Feb. 20 for an archery event. The 43 students were split into two sessions. One session met at 6 p.m. and one at 7:30 p.m....
Western Christian varsity dance team performs its state jazz routine. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Western Christian had its Dance Team Night Feb. 24. Western’s varsity and JV dance teams performed, as well as K-2 and 3-5 Kids’ Camp...
(LEFT) Students were treated to Mexican pop with chips and salsa. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Fifth- through eighth-grade students at Hull Christian School had a fiesta Feb. 24 to culminate their study of Mexico the last few weeks. Their unit on Mexico included...
Boyden-Hull students pose by their tractors on “Drive Your Tractor to School” Day. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Boyden-Hull students had a beautiful day for their “Drive Your Tractor to School” Day Friday, Feb. 28. Students posed for a picture with their tractors...
(LEFT) Rochelle Bloemendaal, speech adviser said students “practice with goals to reach from practice to practice." From left to right: Samuel Baker, Carly Brummel, Jayda Van Egdom. (Photo/Submitted) Trinity Christian High School is headed to state individual speech...
Boyden-Hull High School students at districts March 1. Fifteen students performed in 19 categories. Front: Nadja Stanojkovic, Kiera Boogerd, Brayden Rozeboom, Carlos Caldera, Isaak Sanchez. Middle row: Aubree Boender, Valeria Duenas-Topete, Liza Jansma, Emma De Jong,...
Western Christian High School speech team for 2024-2025 school year. Front row left to right: Lily Van Voorst, Esme Khang, Aliya Koelewyn, Maliyha de Boom, Ivanna Reynoso-Reyes, Megan Wielenga, Ashlee Koedam, Levi Westra. Back row left to right: Jocelyn Feekes,...
Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for February 25, 2025It was a marathon meeting with a full agenda. There was a lot to discuss and a lot of decisions that had to...
