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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Summer Reading Program: Putting the spotlight on summer education
SIGN ME UP FOR SUMMER READING Pictured are students signing up for the Summer Reading Program at the Hull Public Library during the registration period. The Hull library was busy last week checking out 1,779 books during the registration time that students will read...
Comets claim championship
The BH boys' golf team pictured from left to right: Trey Van Roekel, Jackson Keizer, Carter Kleinwolterink, Dawson Leusink, Reece Koele and Jeremy Maassen. See pages 8-9 for the full story. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Boyden-Hull boys' golf team members laughs at a speech...
National Nursing Home Week Celebrated at Pleasant Acres Care Center
MEETING KEVIN THE GOAT Pleasant Acres Care Center resident John Brummel is pictured with Frannie Magnussen and Kevin the goat during the Friday, May 17 petting zoo event during National Nursing Home Week at Pleasant Acres Care Center in Hull. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson)...
Combined Appeal Committee meets to raise awareness of local charity
"Working together, we can help meet needs and continue to strengthen our community." - a committee representative Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer This year’s Combined Appeal Committee met Wednesday, May 15, to work on getting the mailings ready which will Hull...
Gold Star Mothers, Families to be honored during Boyden Bash
Shane D. Johnson |Editor This year’s Boyden Bash will include a dedication service for the new Gold Star Mother and Family monument that will be placed in Boyden Centennial Park. To honor the ultimate sacrifice of service members in Boyden, the Boyden Auxiliary is...