A NEW SHOP IN HULL’S INDUSTRIAL PARKPictured are Scott Grevengoed (left) and Levi Blankespoor (right) of Slat Masters Unlimited, the newest shop built in Hull’s Industrial Park located at 300 Commerce St. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writers...
FASCINATED BY A HULL RELICPictured are members of the Hull Historical Society perusing research compiled by Dennis and Barb Laughlin of Battle Creek, Iowa. The couple showcased a bottle from Hull they had found in their research of a former Battle Creek dump site....
REFLECTING ON SERVICE TO THIS NATIONPictured is Boyden-Hull Principal Dan Pottebaum leading a Veterans Day panel discussion with Boyden-Hull alumni and veterans Austin Rozeboom, Austin Roemeling and Lucas Schoeberl and school resource officer and veteran Waylon...
LEADING THE CHAMBERDoug Anderson is the new director of the Hull Chamber of Commerce. MASTER PLANNERJess Wheeler is the project manager for the Hull Chamber of Commerce, a new role aimed at planning events to promote Hull. Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The Hull...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The following are 2023 election cycle unofficial results.The city of Hull had to vote for city council at-large to fill a vacancy. Faye De Kam received 214 votes of the 216 total votes, the other two were write-ins. Voters had the...
Members of the Western Christian volleyball team hoist the Class 3A state championship trophy after defeating the tournament’s top seed, Mount Vernon, in four sets on Thursday, November 2. The state championship was the second consecutive for the Wolfpack, 14th...
The Western Christian Wolfpack, left, and the Boyden-Hull Comets, right, celebrate after winning their respective volleyball regional finals last week Tuesday and Thursday, Oct. 24 and 26 respectively. The Wolfpack will compete in the Class 3A and the Comets in the...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The grain wagons are full and the dust of the harvest season of 2023 is in the air as farmers reap the rewards of their spring-time planting work. Locally, yields have been variable, according to Hull Co-op agronomist Peter...
Creating a Great Camp ExperienceAva Brummel plays a game with a girl during an English camp in Váchartyán, Hungary. Brummel visited Europe this summer from June 28 to July 28 and helped lead English camps to teach kids basic English skills. Brummel’s group partnered...
DOING THE LORD’S WORKPictured is Aaron Greydanus, who was installed at First Christian Reformed Church Oct. 1. The installation means he will continue to be connected with the local community. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Pastor Aaron...
CUTTING A RIBBON FOR NEW BUSINESS OFFERINGSPictured is Jordan Van Schepen of Hull’s newest business, Honeyhomb Market, cutting the Hull Chamber of Commerce ribbon during a ceremony Thursday, Sept. 28. The event was well-attended with both Hull city staff, Chamber of...
A FLIGHT FULL OF MEMORIESPictured is Marine Capt. Chris Vande Weerd customizing his CH-53K helicopter in support of the Iowa Hawkeyes before a flyover ceremony. He had the opportunity to lead with three other Marines before the Iowa Hawkeye vs. Western Michigan game...
ENJOYING A TIME WITH FAMILYResidents of Aspen Heights Senior Living and their families had the opportunity Tuesday, Sept. 12 to enjoy a family picnic put on by the staff at Aspen Heights in celebration of National Assisted Living Week. (Photos/Shane D. Johnson) Aspen...
A NEW PASTOR AT AMERICAN REFORMED CHURCHPictured is Hull’s American Reformed Church’s newest pastor, Mark Cercone. Cercone gave his first sermon from the pulpit in his new position Sunday, Sept. 10. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Mark Cercone is new pastor at American...
AN IDENTITY FOUND IN MINISTRYPastor Owen Hoegh of St. Paul Lutheran Church north of Hull spoke to the Hull Kiwanis Club Thursday, Aug. 24. He spoke on the various roles he has had as a baseball player, a husband and pastor. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson...
A THERAPY K-9 FOR SIOUX COUNTY SCHOOLSPictured is the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office newest canine, McGrath. McGrath also goes by the nickname “Big Mac” and is an 18-month-old yellow labrador retriever. He will be serving as a therapy K-9 for nine area schools on a...
The North Place offers unique gathering space Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The story of The North Place southwest of Hull began ten years ago this fall when Dan and Laurie Buyert started building their dream location for bringing hospitality into the lives of...
SPENDING TIME WITH LAOTAIN YOUTHDuring Leah Rozeboom's Northwestern College Summer of Service trip to Laos, she had the opportunity to spend time with local youths while working at Laos' biggest hospital teaching English to the staff members of the hospital and...
Focused on sustainability, beef producer Hayley Moss urges other producers to get involved Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer To say Hayley Moss knows a thing or two about raising cattle might be an understatement. Moss has been raising cattle her whole life, from growing...
Longtime Sioux County 4-H participants turned leaders reflect Shane D. Johnson |Staff WriterJessica Jensen | Managing Editor The Sioux County Fair brings many participants and onlookers to the fairgrounds each year. Amongst the hustle and bustle of the crowds,...
