Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School Pictured (top left) is Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School’s newest eighth-grade homeroom teacher Torrey Heynen. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson). Heynen is also joined in being welcomed for the first time at Hull Protestant...
Shane D. Johnson | Editor Hull Christian School board members recently discussed and passed a new proposal on an expansion project that will take place in the future. While there is no projected date of beginning the project, Hull Christian administrator Randy Ten Pas...
20 YEARS OF HULL’S AMERICAN STATE BANK Pictured is the ribbon-cutting ceremony that took place May 23, 2007. American State Bank is now celebrating 20 years in Hull with various events taking place from Monday, Aug. 19-Friday Aug. 23. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D....
ENJOYING A WOODBURNING HOBBY Pictured is Brad Kats outside his home in Hull standing beside the fruit of his labor in the number of hours, work and preparation it takes to source, cut, split and dry his wood used for his woodburning stove installed in November 2023....
FIRST HOLE-IN-ONE AT ROLLING HILLS Paul De Leeuw is pictured next to the flag on Hole 8 at Rolling Hills Country Club. De Leeuw earned his first hole-in-one with the shot being made July 23 at 11:30 in the morning. He earned the coveted hole-in-one shooting with a 5...
Shane D. Johnson | Editor The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office is tasked with the duty of saving lives on a daily basis. This responsibility sometimes takes the form of protecting those most vulnerable — those who wander and get lost for a variety of reasons. Beginning...
TRANSFORMING INTO AN AG RECOVERY CENTER The Dordt Agricultural Center was transformed into an agricultural recovery center Tuesday, July 30, in order to assist those farming operations that have been impacted by recent flooding events in Sioux County. (Photo/Shane D....
PRESENTING ON STONEWARE Pictured is Jeremy McLaughlin of Fort Dodge presenting on his stoneware collection of Iowa pottery during a special presentation hosted at the Hull Public Library in conjunction with the Hull Historical Society July 20 during 2024 SummerFest...
Sioux County Conservation provides update Shane D. Johnson | Editor Rob Klocke, director of the Sioux County Conservation, spoke on how the parks fared and how folks in Sioux County can expect to enjoy their summer in 2024 at local camping parks.“We’d seen quite an...
PRESENTING TO THE HULL KIWANIS CLUB Pictured is Daniel Wright, grandson of Hull Kiwanis Club member Dennis Wright, presenting to the Hull Kiwanis Club Thursday, July 25. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Daniel Wright speaks to Hull Kiwanis Club about joining Iowa Hawkeyes...
ANDERSON ADDRESSES THE CROWD Hull Chamber of Commerce director and economic development director, Doug Anderson, gave a few words of excitement and optimism for the opening of Hull’s new Fareway grocery store Tuesday, July 16. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) CUTTING THE...
FIREFIGHTERS’ FEED FOR A GOOD CAUSE Pictured are members of the Hull Fire Department serving burgers Friday, July 19 during SummerFest 2024. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) A DISPLAY OF MUSICAL TALENT Pastor Adam Van Der Stoep and Brynlie Van Der Stoep performed during Music...
PROUD TO COMPLETE EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT Parker De Vos stands by his Eagle Scout project located outside the Hull Historical Society Museum. De Vos’ project is a Little Free Library and Pantry and members of the public are encouraged to peruse its interior....
Scrapbook of visits featured at Hull Historical Society during Summerfest VISITING ALL THE FREEDOM ROCKS Pictured is Hull couple Jim and Vell Keizer posing for a photo in front of the Anthon Freedom Rock. The Keizers visited all the Freedom Rocks in Iowa over a...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
