Staff from Community Health Partners of Sioux County at a health fair booth. (Photo/Submitted) Increases in respiratory viruses throughout area Sunni Battin | Editor Medical professionals are noticing an uptick in respiratory illnesses this winter, especially with...
VICTORY OVER CANCER Mady Hansmann holds a sign from when she was officially declared in remission in 2014. She was diagnosed with a rare cancer in March 2013 and spent almost two years going through chemotherapy until finally a triple stem cell transplant helped her...
Sunni Battin | Editor A hog building near Hull on U.S. Highway 75 was demolished in an evening fire Jan. 17. “When we got there, half of the building was fully engulfed,” said Hull Fire Chief, Greg Van Roekel. There were no reported injuries or lives taken, according...
FITNESS CLASSES LEADERS Shanae Vander Waal, left, holds her 9-month-old daughter Stevie while Allie Van Kley takes her turn to speak at the Ignite Gym & Fitness ribbon cutting ceremony Jan. 13. Previously The Gainz Club, the rebranded Ignite Gym & Fitness...
THE SPORTS SHED Pictured is The Sports Shed, a new indoor turf facility just outside of Hull. On Jan. 2 owner Kait Van Der Zwaag opened the space to offer open turf times for all sports as well as private lessons for softball. (Photo/Amy Lyon) (Photo/Submitted)...
Michelle Cowan(Photo/Submitted) Author visits library, shares personal story Sunni Battin | Editor Turning her real-life tragic tale into a story that reaches even one person was the essence of author Michelle Cowan’s visit to Hull Public Library Jan. 21.“I want to...
Hull Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jess Wheeler. Sunni Battin | Editor Hull Chamber of Commerce executive director, Jess Wheeler, says the most rewarding aspect of her position is forming and maintaining connections. “Every day I get to talk to a new person...
City switches out old water meters, left, with new ones,right, that are more efficient. (Photos/Julie Bosma) Sunni Battin | Editor The reasons behind replacement of water meters for an estimated 800 Hull households is for safety, efficiency, accuracy and to streamline...
The Hull Library Art Club won first place for its decorated Christmas tree at Oak Grove. (Photo/Submitted) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant The Hull Library Art Club won first place at the Oak Grove Nature Center for its decorated Christmas tree. The requirement this...
Brian Schafer became pastor at United Presbyterian Church in Boyden Nov. 1, 2024. He will be installed Jan. 12. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Pastor Brian Schafer said that becoming the pastor of United Presbyterian Church in Boyden Nov. 1 is...
Sunni Battin Sunni Battin | Editor Hello! It is with great delight and honor that I begin as the new editor. It’s a responsibility I take seriously and enthusiastically. Ever since I was a kid, local journalism has been part of my life. My grandparents owned a farming...
NEW DIRECTOR Shelby Kooima is the new director of First Steps Academy in Boyden. She began in November and looks forward to using her knowledge and experience from her past jobs and current classes as she plans to graduate with her bachelor’s degree of science in...
BECOMING DEPUTY On Dec. 17, Josh Harmelink was sworn in as deputy sheriff to the Sioux County Sheriff Department. He recently graduated from the 16-week basic academy of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy where he was honored by being voted class captain of the...
Sioux County Conservation Board sponsors events for all ages Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Start the year off with fun activities to escape the winter blues. Throughout the year, the Sioux County Conservation Board offers environmental education opportunities for people of...
CELEBRATING 90 YEARS Shari Fedders, left, and Annie Starkenburg stand by the table of goodies at the Boyden Library’s 90th anniversary open house Dec. 20. They also handed out a special Christmas ornament in honor of the celebration. (Photo/Amy Lyon) Pictured is...
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY Pictured are the recently-installed solar panels on the roof of the Agronomy Center at Hull Co-op. The nearly $1 million project was partly funded by a Rural Energy for American Program grant of $485,502, and the system is anticipated to pay for...
Mark, who is retiring from American State Bank after 20 years, and wife, Julie Kreun will be moving to Durham, North Carolina, in the spring of 2025. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant American State Bank hosted an open house for Mark Kreun...
Iowa State Bank hosted its holiday open house Thursday and Friday, Dec. 19 and 20. Staff served cider, coffee and lots of goodies. Front row (left to right): Chloe Krommendyk, Crystal Meyer, Alyssa Harms; Back row: Dustin Douma, Joel Heitritter and Nathan Bakker....
anta and Mrs. Claus had three elves help them at HoneyHomb Saturday evening of WinterFest: (left to right) Teagan Sipma, Maelyn Woelber (a granddaughter) and Kennedy Beukelman. (Photo/Julie Bosma) The Woelbers’ sleigh had belonged to Debbie’s great-grandpa, Claus...
Glenda Bonestroo places a wreath on her Uncle Henry Van Aalsburg’s grave at the Boyden Cemetery. (Photo/Submitted) Luann DeWild places a wreath on her husband, Eldon’s, grave at Hope Cemetery. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Arlan Bonestroo places a wreath at Walter Warntjes’...
