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Welcoming Fareway to Hull

ANDERSON ADDRESSES THE CROWD Hull Chamber of Commerce director and economic development director, Doug Anderson, gave a few words of excitement and optimism for the opening of Hull’s new Fareway grocery store Tuesday, July 16. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) CUTTING THE...

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SummerFest 2024 a blast for families of Hull

FIREFIGHTERS’ FEED FOR A GOOD CAUSE Pictured are members of the Hull Fire Department serving burgers Friday, July 19 during SummerFest 2024. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) A DISPLAY OF MUSICAL TALENT Pastor Adam Van Der Stoep and Brynlie Van Der Stoep performed during Music...

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Parker De Vos on earning Eagle Scout Badge

PROUD TO COMPLETE EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT Parker De Vos stands by his Eagle Scout project located outside the Hull Historical Society Museum. De Vos’ project is a Little Free Library and Pantry and members of the public are encouraged to peruse its interior....

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Hull couple visits all Freedom Rocks in Iowa

Scrapbook of visits featured at Hull Historical Society during Summerfest VISITING ALL THE FREEDOM ROCKS Pictured is Hull couple Jim and Vell Keizer posing for a photo in front of the Anthon Freedom Rock. The Keizers visited all the Freedom Rocks in Iowa over a...

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Hull native competes in Olympic trials

COMPETING AT THE OLYMPIC TRIALS Pictured is Hull native and West Point cadet Kohen Rankin competing at the Olympic Trials held from June 15-23 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Rankin received an official time of 1:02.28 in the 100-meter breast stroke event. (Photo/Submitted)...

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Boyden-Hull School becomes beacon of hope

Shane D. Johnson | Editor An early-morning phone call led to Boyden-Hull High School becoming a safe-haven for Rock Valley residents in a time of need during record flooding Saturday, June 22. Principal Dan Pottebaum spoke on how the school helped out Whispering...

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Marlys Nettinga honored for 25 years at Berghorst and Son

HONORED FOR 25 YEARS Pictured is Marlys Nettinga who received a bouquet of flowers and a jewelry piece in honor of her 25-year celebration as office manager of Berghorst and Son in Hull. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D. Johnson | Editor "We truly all appreciate her and...

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Stories of hope and loss

SORTING THROUGH GENEROUS DONATIONS Pictured is Hull native Julie Kreun (right) helping individuals who donated items at Boyden-Hull High School Saturday, June 22, after record flooding in Rock Valley. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Hull and Boyden volunteers see Rock Valley...

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Changes in store for 2024 Sioux County Fair

Shane D. Johnson | Editor "There is no time to take off. We are going to make it happen." - Fair board member LeAnn Englin While the location of the Sioux County fairgrounds has changed, many exciting and new opportunities have become available for those who peruse...

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Fareway in Hull announces grand opening

FAREWAY SETS UP SHOP IN HULL Pictured are workers putting up the Fareway store sign at the corner of Division Street and Highway 18 in Hull Tuesday, June 25. The store will be opening Wednesday, July 17. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Editor Fareway...

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Coming together in times of need

ROAD CLOSED Flooding over many Sioux County roads was evident throughout the weekend of June 21-23. Pictured is the flooding over the road at Bruce Shomaker Recreational Area north of Boyden Saturday, June 22, where Boyden Fire and Ambulance crews were seen just one...

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Boyden Bash 2024 presses on despite storms

LUKE WINGER JUGGLING ACT Luke Winger and his juggling team performed at Boyden First Reformed Church Saturday, June 21, for the 2024 Boyden Bash. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) GIVING A TOUR OF DEMCO Pictured is Evan Nilles giving a tour of the Demco facility in Boyden...

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Making memories, making goodies for Hull Farmers’ Market

SELLING AT THE HULL FARMERS MARKET Pictured are Makenna Kleinwolterink (left) and Kennedy Beukelman (right) as they sell their power ball goodies and homemade cards at the Hull Farmers’ Market Thursday, June 13. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson). Shane D. Johnson | Editor...

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Reflecting on 100 years of Oak Grove State Park

REFLECTING ON 100 YEARS OF OAK GROVE STATE PARK Pictured is Sioux County Conservation naturalist Sunday Ford who spoke on what 100 years of having Oak Grove State Park in Sioux County means to her. “The 100-year celebration is significant to me because of the unique...

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Hull Kiwanis Club tours D&K Doors

TOURING D&K DOORS Pictured is D&K Doors co-owner Kyle LeLoux giving a tour to the Hull Kiwanis Club of the newly-built D&K Doors showroom Thursday, June 13. The tour included the many office areas for D&K Doors employees as well as the staging and...

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Focusing on the sweet things in life

SAVORING THE SWEET STUFF Pictured is Tony Jungers showing his honeybee hives located at his home in Boyden. Jungers began a passion for honeybee keeping during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic and has since formed “Rob-beeing the Hive” which offers honey, candles and lip...

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June 4 primary election provides answers

Shane D. Johnson | Editor The Tuesday, June 4, primary election saw 4,247 ballots cast of the 23,479 registered voters, according to the Sioux County Auditor’s unofficial election results. The distribution of the 4,247 ballots was 4,135 Republican Party ballots, 97 of...

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Delivering wheelchairs in Mexico

DELIVERING WHEELCHAIRS IN LAPAZ Pictured is Hull resident Ron Boote (right) with Gayle Edwards of Mobilize Mankind (left) working with a Lapaz, Mexico youth who is receiving a wheelchair through the partnership of Hope Haven and Mobilize Mankind ministries....

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Memeories of a Lifetime

MEMORIES OF A LIFETIME Pictured is Sioux County Sheriff Jamie Van Voorst (left) presenting school resource officer Waylon Pollema (right) with his Gen 5 Glock 17 service weapon, engraved with a star and his badge number during a retirement celebration for Pollema at...

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