A HEARTFELT FAREWELL Miranda Ten Pas says goodbye to a little girl she made friends with during a mission trip to Guatemala June 7-15. (Photo/Submitted) UNITED IN FAITH Craig Verhoef (distant left), Scott de Boom, left center, and Cal Van Der Zwaag, right, pray for...
COLLECTING DONATIONS Merritt Moss is collecting donations for Ronald McDonald House Charities as he participates in this year’s Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show. For monetary donations, visit donorbox.org/gcss2025, enter the dollar amount and choose team designation...
Kindness comes in all forms. Using words is just one way to express kindness. (Photo/Submitted). From the Editor: Sunni Battin | Editor Kindness seems to be more important than ever these days and on the minds of others, at least in my orbit anyway. Friends and family...
The Foreign Candy Express passed out candy to the kids at the parade on July 19. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Featured in the parade on July 19 were the Hull Citizens of the Year, Dan and Renae Pottebaum. (Photo/Julie Bosma) A young kid collects candy during the parade on July...
AN OUTSTANDING AWARD Pictured is the 2025 NCC Outstanding Alumnus of the Year Award John Emerick of Hull received for his outstanding work, notable achievements and contributions to Northwest Iowa Community College since his graduation in 2003. (Photo/Amy Lyon)...
Products for the pantry depend on the week but can include dry and canned goods, milk, fruit, vegetables, bread, cereal, milk, eggs, paper towels, toilet paper, tissues and laundry detergent. (Photo/Submitted) FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS The Hull Food Pantry provides free...
Two locals to be honored in Hull SummerFest parade CITIZENS OF THE YEARDan and Renae Pottebaum hold their citizens of the year award during the Hull outstanding citizen and scholarship award luncheon in February. They were honored with the recognition and are humbled...
CELEBRATING RETIREMENT Brian and Pauline Kroese’s family gathers to take a group picture during a grill out at Hull Co-op May 30 for Brian’s last day before retiring from the company after 36 years. (Photo/Submitted) FAMILY WORKING TOGETHER Brian Kroese, left, poses...
MEETING WITH HIS CONSTITUENTS On Tuesday, July 1, Rob Sand, Iowa State Auditor, hosted a town hall in Rock Rapids at the Forster Community Center. Sand announced his campaign for governor in May. Sand discussed his gubernatorial bid and background before taking...
THE FIRST GREMLIN Rick Kiers stands by his very first car, a 1973 AMC Gremlin. The car holds many memories for the Hull native, like marrying his wife, Eleanor, and bringing both of his kids home from the hospital. It also was the catalyst for his AMC car collection....
Jacob and Tessa Herrel are newlyweds and new residents of Hull. Jacob grew up in Hillsboro, Kansas, and Tessa was raised in Rock Valley. (Photo/Submitted) Couple discover ‘it’s excellent’ living in Hull Sunni Battin | Editor New job, new home and newlyweds. For the...
Denny Wright at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. on June 3 holding a picture of himself receiving a Bronze Star in 1971 for his service in the Vietnam War. (Photo/Submitted). Bruce Wright, Rep. Randy Feenstra and Denny Wright in Washington, D.C., for...
WESTSIDE PARKWestside Park is one of three parks in Hull and features an aquatic center, frisbee golf, Kids’ Kingdom play area and picnic shelters located at the corner of Birch and Center Street. (Photo/Amy Lyon) HUBBLING PARKHubbling Park, located on the corner of...
Kobi and Alyssa Baccam met at Northwestern College in Orange City. They were married in Sioux Center on June 21, 2024. (Photo Credit: Cassie Voogt, https://cassiebethphoto.com) Sunni Battin | Editor "Kobi is always willing to help and give much of himself for me and...
GRADUATING ANOTHER GRADE The Kroese children show off their certificates for completing another grade. Their mom, Bobbie, has homeschooled the kids since the oldest, Sophie, started kindergarten. (Photo/Submitted) FIELD TRIP TO THE GROTTO The Kroese family stands in...
Mike and Jackie Covey were married 29 years. Their faith was their foundation, in both the happiest of times and in challenging ones as well. (Photo/Submitted) Sunni Battin | Editor Grief can be a winding path, a wave of emotions, disjointed and unpredictable. The...
Boyden-Hull boys’ golf stands in a row, while repping its first-place medals, trophy and state title banner. Pictured from left to right: Coach Brad Van Roekel, Jackson Keizer, Jeremy Maassen, Carter Kleinwolterink, Garret Van Es, Braylen Crawford and Carson Tiedeman....
FAMILY BONDING Pictured is Justin Achterhof, left, with his girlfriend, Morgan Mueller, and kids Peyton, Sutteyn and Landen at a car show in George last year. Justin showed his 1985 Monte Carlo SS and won a couple trophies. (Photo/Submitted) CHILDHOOD MEMORIES...
RYAN BECKER, MD Dr. Ryan Becker, MD, is a family medicine physician at Sanford Health in Sheldon. He also does outreach at the Boyden clinic. (Photo/Submitted) Concerns of obesity rise in Sioux County Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Thirty-eight percent of adults living in...
Boyden-Hull boys’ golf poses with its state-qualifying banner following its Class 1A district title win in Le Mars. Pictured from left to right: Coach Brad Van Roekel, Garret Van Es, Brayden Crawford, Carter Kleinwolterink, Jackson Keizer, Landon Woelber, Jeremy...
