The Western Christian boys’ soccer team poses with its state-qualification banner following a 3-2 win over Unity Christian in the Class 1A Substate 1 tournament final Wednesday, May 24. This is the third-straight season the Wolfpack have made it to the state...
The Western Christian boys’ golf team poses with its state-qualification banner following the Class 2A boys’ district golf tournament at Emerald Hills in Arnold’s Park Monday, May 15. The Wolfpack finished one stroke behind the Boyden-Hull Comets to earn their...
The Boyden-Hull boys’ golf team poses with its state-qualification banner after taking first place at the Class 2A district golf meet at Emerald Hills Golf Club in Arnold’s Park. This is the third-straight season in Class 2A, fourth overall, the Comets will appear as...
PROUD TO HELP THE HULL COMMUNITYParker De Vos recently completed his Eagle Scout project which took the form of a free library and food pantry situated on the northwest corner of the Hull Historical Society. He is shown here posing for a photo, beaming with pride at...
ICE, ICE BABYAinsley Haveman determines which types of water bottle will keep ice longer in her science fair project, “Ice Ice Baby.” Hull Christian School junior high students explained their projects to younger students Friday, April 28. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie...
A SHOW OF FASHIONSeveral community members took part in Hull Historical Society’s “Decades of Dress” fashion show in the Boyden-Hull High School auditorium Wednesday, April 26. The event kicks off Hull residents celebrating the town’s sesquicentennial with more events...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The intersection of music and physical education is a rare occurrence, but is one that is taking place within the gym of Boyden-Hull Elementary spearheaded by P.E. teacher Melanie Hofmeyer and music teacher Jill DeRuyter. Cardio drumming...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Students take many tests throughout their careers but perhaps none are more significant than the ACT. Western Christian High School senior Konner Struik, son of Kirk and Stephanie Struik, recently scored a perfect score of 36 on the...
LEWIS AND CLARK WATER FLOWS INTO HULL PIPESOn Wednesday, April 5, water from the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System began to flow through the city of Hull’s pipelines. Hull mayor, Arlan Moss, city administrator, Heidi Kramer, and public works director, Brent...
ISB FASTPITCH SOFTBALL TEAM REUNITEDOn Saturday, March 25, former teammates of the Iowa State Bank fastpitch softball team reunited for a dinner and time of fun socializing on March 25. The teammates reconnected through the love of competitive softball recalling...
GEESE SEEN AT ALTON POND IN SIOUX COUNTYPictured are geese enjoying the beautiful weather at Alton Pond in Sioux County. Often the sightings of more birds in Sioux County, such as geese and bald eagles, can be attributed less to the rise in the population numbers but...
ENJOYING A MEALPictured is Hudson Kroese seated on his father Ryan’s lap enjoying a meal of sausages and pancakes. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer It's an annual event in Hull that provides far-reaching benefit to the community and the 2023 version...
HULL COMMUNITY WELCOMES TANTSURA FAMILY TO THE COMMUNITYThe Tantsura family, who came to the United States from their home country of Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion, has been welcomed into the community of Hull since their arrival, with the siblings...
HEADING BACK TO STATE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN TWO SEASONSThe Western Christian boys’ basketball team poses with its banner following a 67-66 win over West Lyon in the Class 2A Substate 1 tournament game at MOC-Floyd Valley High School in Orange City Saturday, Feb. 25....
2023 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Don Krommendyk Chamber hosts Outstanding Awards and Scholarship banquet Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer On Monday, Feb. 13, members of the Hull community came together to celebrate the Hull Chamber of Commerce’s annual Outstanding Awards and...
READY. SET. RACE!Pictured are students of Hull Christian School’s GEMS and CADETS preparing their pinewood derby racecars at the starting line. The event was held at Hull Christian Wednesday, Feb. 8. (Photos/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer On...
Reflections of a Hull farmer and community leader REFLECTIONS ON A LIFE OF DEDICATION, SERVICE AND FAITHHull native Stanley Zylstra is pictured here with his new book “Faith Family Farming: Farm Boy From Hull, Iowa Reminisces.” He is shown beside a plaque inside his...
Aria Rensink and Kaylee De Jong of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley both stand on the podium at 170 and 190 pounds, respectively, following the first sanctioned Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union Super Region 1 tournament in Sioux City Jan. 27. The top-four place-winners...
WELCOMED TO NEW HOMEA barred owl named Kahoot is now in its new home on public display at Sioux County Conservation's Oak Grove Park where Sunday Ford, naturalist, left, says she will be used for education. Spencer Gort, center, and his daughter, Mataya, visited the...
HULL BROTHERS TAKE HOME WIN OVER NAVYHull brothers William and Kohen Rankin, cadets at West Point Army Academy celebrate their swim team's win over Navy. The feat had not been accomplished since 1990. (Photo/Submitted) Rankin brothers reflect on West Point swimming...
