For over 15 years, Hull and surrounding communities have supported the local blood bank, LifeServe Blood Center, with at least one blood donation opportunity per month. Over the course of May, three blood drives were hosted to support Sioux Center Health and 160-plus...
Gerrit De Mots is shown in his jewelry store in the building just northeast of the Main Street intersection in 1896. He was also the local optometrist. (Photo/Hull Museum) Gerrit De Leeuw purchased the Hull Harness and Shoe Shop business and opened his shop to the...
EIGHTH GRADE CLASS OF 2024 Pictured is the eighth-grade class of 2024 with Hull Christian Principal Randy Ten Pas. The class consists of students; Japen Bakker, Eli Greydanus, Jasmine Bakker, Paxton Hartbecke, Kolden Beukelman, Ainsley Haveman, Elliot Blankespoor,...
EIGHTH GRADE CLASS OF 2024 CEREMONY Pictured is Cody Kooima presenting to audience members during the eighth-grade graduation ceremony Thursday, May 23, at Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School. (Photo/Submitted) EIGHTH GRADE CLASS VALEDICTORIAN Pictured is...
Kevin Virgil (left) is challenging U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra in the 4th Congressional District. (Photo illustration by Jared Strong/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Jared Strong | Iowa Capital Dispatch CHEROKEE — A political newcomer who is challenging 4th District Congressman...
The remaining drought in Iowa recently improved to an “abnormally dry” classification. (Courtesy of National Drought Mitigation Center) Jared Strong | Iowa Capital Dispatch Heavy rainfall last week eliminated the remaining pocket of drought in Iowa, according to the...
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...
LOOKING FORWARD TO A BRIGHT FUTURE Pictured is Hull Co-op C-Store manager Jackie Vande Griend cutting the ribbon during the Hull Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly-renovated gas station Tuesday, May 21. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) SPEAKING ON THE...
Shane D. Johnson | Editor The Hull Farmers’ Market will be setting up shop every Thursday from 4-6 p.m. beginning June 6 and going until the end of September.The Farmers’ Market will host two new vendors selling vegetables this year. The Farmers’ Market will also be...
Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Rob Mcalpine and Chandler Pollema from the city of Hull distributed 34 floral hanging baskets and 12 large flower pots from the Zandstra Family Greenhouse Thursday, May 23.
The Hull Clovers painted picnic tables for the Sioux County Fair. The 4-H members painted tie-out stalls to get ready for the Sioux County 4-H Fair July 12-19. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant The Hull Clovers 4-H Club met at the new fairgrounds for their meeting...
Residents at Aspen Heights enjoyed hearing the Hull Christian sixth- through eighth-grade band play for them Tuesday, May 21. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant The Hull Christian School sixth- through eighth-grade band played at Aspen Heights Tuesday, May 21. The band...
I feel like I can’t hold a tune so I would probably never be on “Name That Tune.” I would probably forget my own name as I would be filled with anxiety so there’s no way I could remember lyrics on “Don’t Forget the Lyrics.” That is why I am happy with simple games...
Dr. L.O. Sheldahl became an associate of Dr. Bolks in 1972. (Photo/mooncreekhullvet.com) Dr. Michael Bomgaars has been practicing veterinarian medicine 20 years. (Photo/mooncreekhullvet.com) Dr. Bolks served in World War II five years and then returned to Hull to...
Sheldon – Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC) was the host of the Northwest Iowa Career and Technical Education (CTE) Fair, an event dedicated to showcasing the talents and projects of students from northwest area high schools. The fair provided an opportunity for...
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)...
"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...
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...
TRINITY CHRISTIAN CLASS OF 2024 Pictured is the 2024 graduating class from Trinity Christian High School. Pictured (left to right): Front row: Maesa Cleveringa, Kyle Wynia, Makiah DeJager Peirce Groeneweg, Katelyn Zevenbergen. Middle Row: Gavin Andringa, Jenna Mantel,...
CLASS OF 2024Pictured is the Western Christian High School Class of 2024 during graduation ceremonies Tuesday, May 14. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson |Editor Western Christian High School graduates of the class of 2024 were honored during a ceremony in the...
