Alissa Van Zweden spoke on Floral Expressions for the Home. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Harlan Ten Haken spoke on Agriculture for the Future/Horses and Tractors. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Moeller danced to “The Blue Skirt Waltz.” (Photo/Julie Bosma) The tables...
Western Christian boys’ basketball celebrates its second consecutive Class 2A state title win. The Wolfpack, led by All-Tournament selections Karsten Moret and captain Kaden Van Regenmorter, defeated West Lyon 46-42 in the championship game. (Photo/Andrew Buckman)
BIT BY THE ACTING BUG Pictured is Megan Wielenga, front right, along with fellow cast members in the play “The Storm in the Barn” that Western Christian High School performed Nov. 14-15, 2024.Wielenga is a freshman and looks forward to continue participating in many...
MAKING FOOD MORE NUTRITOUS Pictured are tacos with microgreens added as a healthy garnish. The nutrient-dense baby plant is four to 40 times more nutrient-dense than its full-grown counterpart. Microgreens can be eaten as is or added to any foods like salads, tacos,...
The sopranos and altos performed “Mister Sandman” at the Musical Timeline Concert May 6. The orchestra performed “Colonel Hathi’s March” from The Jungle Book. Lyle Van Ravenswaay performed “The Typewriter” with the orchestra. The jazz band performed several songs made...
Mary Van Es has mixed emotions about retirement but is very grateful for her colleagues and career. Mary Van Es thankful for long career as she begins new life chapter Sunni Battin | Editor After more than three decades in the insurance industry, Mary Van Es is...
Kindergarten through second graders recited Psalm 36:5, 7 and 9 and sang several songs about “Jehovah – Our Light” at the All-School Program. Third through fifth graders sang “Thy Word Is a Light Unto My Path.” Grades six through eight sang “Shine on Us.” Julie Bosma...
Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for March 11, 2025There are times of the year I enjoy more than others. Fall is always my favorite because of the mild weather and...
One of the early-morning tasks I remember doing in school was writing lines given to us by the teacher. They were likely on the board and we were told to write them numerous times. This task not only improved our penmanship but also allowed us to see different words...
Boyden High School Students compete at the individual state competition March 15 in a variety of categories including Radio News Announcing, Acting and Public Address. Front: Carlos Caldera, Matteo Cercone, Isaak Sanchez, Jeremy Maassen. Middle: Valeria Topete-Duenas,...
From left to right: Trinity Christian High School students Jayda Van Egdom and Carly Brummel received the highest score of 1 in each of their categories at the state individual speech event March 15. Sunni Battin | Editor Two students from Trinity Christian High...
Western Christian High School speech students (left) Alyssa Schmidt (right) Ashlee Koedam compete at the state individual speech event March 15. Schmidt performed in Poetry and Koedam in Solo Musical Theatre. Western Christian High School students seek to improve and...
Cow by Adleigh Tiedeman Pomeranian by Milly Van Schepen Crab by Teagan Starfish by Kennedy Beukelman These are some of the favorite foods fourth graders made out of clay. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Sixth graders at Boyden-Hull made pinch pots in art class. Each...
CARING FOR BABIES AND BEYOND Kari Ney checks a baby’s vitals after helping with the at-home delivery. In Ney’s five years of midwifery, she has delivered some 240 babies. She is also a registered nurse practitioner who is licensed to help women through all stages of...
DRONES IN LAW ENFORCEMENT The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office operates four drones that are used in a variety of ways including search and rescue missions, traffic accidents, security, surveillance, flooding, fires, entry team operations, suspects at-large, high-risk...
THE CAST OF ‘LET’S HANG HIM AND READ THE WILL’ Otter Valley Players will present “Let’s Hang Him and Read the Will” directed by Amanda Henning. This show will be presented at Otter Valley Country Club April 2-5. Those interested can call Shirley for tickets,...
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...
