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Selling records as a West Point Cadet

TAKING ON THE COMPETITION Pictured is Hull native and West Point Cadet Kohen Rankin as he takes on competition at the NCAA meet. (Photo/Laurent Migault, Submitted) Shane D. Johnson | Editor The love of competitive swimming is evident in the performance of second-year...

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A time to reflect

Boyden-Hull Class of 2024 graduation ceremony set Shane D. Johnson | Editor The Boyden-Hull commencement ceremony will see graduates honored in the Boyden-Hull Junior/Senior School gymnasium Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m. The Boyden-Hull Class of 2024’s motto is from...

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Celebrating 20 years in business

IN BUSINESS 20 YEARS Pictured (left to right) are Jan and Bart Zandstra standing in their retail shop May 4 in celebration of 20 years in business as Zandstra Family Greenhouse. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) HAVING FUN AT ZANDSTRA FAMILY GREENHOUSE Pictured is Lauren Van...

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Alissa’s Flower Farm takes an expansion project

ALISSA’S FLOWER FARM Pictured are owners of Alissa’s Flower Farm, Alissa and Nate Van Zweden with their daughter, Addison. In the background is some of the dried flower designs the Van Zwedens have built their business around. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) EXPANDING...

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Hull Rec program tackles 2024 season

Shane D. Johnson | Editor The 2024 Hull Parks and Recreation program will be starting soon with a few changes from years past. Parks and recreation director Blake Eichmann spoke on the changes as well as what residents can look forward to in the summer of 2024.“We...

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Second year of LifeWise Academy sees growth

LIFEWISE ACADEMY TEACHES CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES Pictured (left to right) is LifeWise director Kelly Crawford and teacher Tina Koerselman in the LifeWise Academy classroom in United Presbyterian Church of Boyden. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson). Shane D. Johnson | Editor...

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Preparing For Inclement Weather

STORM DAMAGE NORTH OF BOYDEN Pictured is some of the aftermath of damage seen north of Boyden at the Otter Valley Golf Course after a Tuesday, April 16 storm. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Sioux County Emergency Management speaks on April 16 storms Shane D. Johnson |...

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Sioux County Sheriff gains new school resource officer

TAKING ON THE ROLE OF SRO Pictured is Sioux County Sheriff’s Deputy Jake Harmelink. Harmelink has been working with the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office since 2015 when he took on the role of a 911 dispatcher. From there, Harmelink moved into a full-time deputy position...

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911 Communications Week celebrated April 14-20

HELPING IN TIMES OF NEED Pictured is 911 Dispatch supervisor Jori Kleinwolterink shown here taking a call at the communications department within the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office. (Photo/Sioux County Sheriff) Shane D. Johnson | Editor The vital efforts of 911...

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SOLD!

SELLING AT AUCTION Pictured is Hull auctioneer Pete Pollema enjoying selling some of his last truckloads of hay at the Rock Valley Hay Auction Thursday, April 4. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Pete Pollema recognized for years of auctioneering Shane D. Johnson | Editor Hull...

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New showroom for D&K Door

A NEW SHOWROOM TO SHOWCASE QUALITY Pictured are some interior shots of the new showroom located at D&K Door in Hull. The process of installing a new showroom has taken the last six months for owners Kyle LeLoux, Dan Poppema and Scott Lerdal to make it easy for...

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Putting the spotlight on child care

A RIBBON CUTTING FOR HULL CHILD CARE Pictured are members of Bright Start Daycare and Preschool and Hull Chamber of Commerce celebrating a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, April 3, at the newly-expanded child care facility. Following the ribbon cutting, members of...

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Eager to get on the green

PREPARING THE COURSE FOR SPRING GOLFING Pictured is Rolling Hills Country Club greenskeeper Cory Meyer who has been taking care of the Rolling Hills golf course four years in the role. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Rolling Hills Country Club prepares for 2024 golf season...

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Putting Easter in perspective

Maundy Thursday Shane D. Johnson | Editor Thursday, March 29 was recognized as Maundy Thursday this year to commemorate the beginning of Holy Week in the Christian traditions, leading to the Communion meal and subsequent crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ...

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Celebrating 20 years with TeSlaa Trucking

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS Wade Rosack celebrates 20 years working with Te Slaa Trucking Friday, March 22. Rosack enjoys splitting his time between Te Slaa Trucking and Hope Haven. He has a passion for washing trucks at Te Slaa Trucking, a position he has taken on for 20...

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Young Iowa Cattlemen visit governor’s office

SEEING GOV. REYNOLDS PROCLAIM MAY BEEF MONTH Pictured are Hull locals Merritt Moss (left) and Isla Tiedeman (right) with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds declaring May as Beef Month. (Photo/Submitted) A VISIT TO THE IOWA CAPTITAL Pictured are John Tiedeman’s children visiting...

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Learning History from reenacting America’s Civil War

ON THE BATTLEFIELD Pictured is Hull Public Library director Matt Hoehamer (left) and his wife Inisha (right) standing on the battlefield of a reenactment of the Civil War by Hoehamer’s group “Army of the Southwest”. He has been participating in Civil War reenactment...

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March 21 more than just another day

ENJOYING LIFE Pictured is Bellamy Egdorf, daughter of Lonnie and Leah Egdorf, enjoying riding her bike. Bellamy was born Sept. 25, 2020, with Down Syndrome and looks forward to March 21 every year to recognize those with Down Syndrome in the local community. March 21...

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Area Honors Performances showcase musical talent on display

HULL CHRISTIAN REPRESENTED WELL AT HONORS PERFORMANCE Hull Christian School eighth graders violinist Maeley De Kam and cellist Ainsley Haveman performed at the Jan. 25 Northwest Iowa Honor Orchestra Festival on the campus of Northwestern College. (Photo/Julie Bosma)...

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