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Trinity Christian performs Spring Concert

The junior/senior choir sang “Psalm 1” and “I Know That My Redeemer Lives.” The Trinity Christian High School Band performed in its Spring Concert Tuesday, May 7. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Trinity Christian High School had its Spring Concert Tuesday, May 7,...

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Your Next Class: How to Protest

The title of this column is meant as a joke, but sadly it has become reality across many college campuses today. Instead of learning about mathematics, science, philosophy or other social issues, it seems they are left behind in order to focus on learning how to...

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From Hull city marshal to Sioux County Sheriff

Hull’s first city jail was located in a building originally used as a light plant for the city. It was located near the old fire station which is where Verhoef Custom Woodworking is located now. (Service Record World War I and II Wegman-Koele Post No. 380) Raymond...

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Selling records as a West Point Cadet

TAKING ON THE COMPETITION Pictured is Hull native and West Point Cadet Kohen Rankin as he takes on competition at the NCAA meet. (Photo/Laurent Migault, Submitted) Shane D. Johnson | Editor The love of competitive swimming is evident in the performance of second-year...

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A time to reflect

Boyden-Hull Class of 2024 graduation ceremony set Shane D. Johnson | Editor The Boyden-Hull commencement ceremony will see graduates honored in the Boyden-Hull Junior/Senior School gymnasium Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m. The Boyden-Hull Class of 2024’s motto is from...

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Celebrating 20 years in business

IN BUSINESS 20 YEARS Pictured (left to right) are Jan and Bart Zandstra standing in their retail shop May 4 in celebration of 20 years in business as Zandstra Family Greenhouse. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) HAVING FUN AT ZANDSTRA FAMILY GREENHOUSE Pictured is Lauren Van...

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Trinity Christian graduation will be Monday, May 13

Shane D. Johnson |Editor The Trinity Christian class of 2024 will include 16 seniors who will walk the stage to receive their diplomas Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m. Class colors are green and white this year. The class motto is from Proverbs 3:5-6 which states “Trust in...

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Western Christian graduation slated for May 14

Shane D. Johnson | Editor The Western Christian Class of 2024 will take center stage Tuesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. in Western Christian’s gymnasium. Seniors chose maroon and white as their class colors. The class flower is a white rose. The motto for the Class of 2024...

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Western Christian Banquet fun night for all involved

FRONT AND CENTER STAGE Pictured are Western Christian students as they walk during grand march at Western Christian High School Friday, May 3. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) DRESSED FOR SUCCESS Pictured is Western Christian’s Kyson Van Surksum and his date at the Grand...

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Election 2024 on the horizon

SUPPORT SHOWN ACROSS POLITICAL ALLEGIANCES Pictured are just some of the many signs posted on lawns throughout Hull for various political candidates which will see the primary election take place June 4. (Photos/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson |Editor The upcoming...

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Ironwood 53 renamed to Post Manufacturing

ROCK VALLEY, IA – Effective May 1, Ironwood 53 in Rock Valley will have a new name as the company will be rebranded to Post Manufacturing. The change is in name only, as the location, ownership, leadership and employees will all remain the same.“We started Ironwood 53...

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SpringFest 2024 a success for Hull

TRINITY CHRISTIAN BZBOTS REPRESENTED AT SPRINGFEST (RIGHT) Pictured is the 7229 bzBots robot shown off at Springfest Satuday, May 4 in the Hull Community Building. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) ENGAGING IN CONVERSATION WITH A CUSTOMER Pictured is Elaine Wassink, owner of...

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Hull Historical Society receives mini grant for $1,000

Dennis Haselhoff on the foundation’s board of directors, and LaVonne Warntjes, Chuck Brunsting, Carolyn Goold and Gerald Jansen from the Hull Historical Society pose with the check for $1,000 from the Lyon County Riverboat Foundation. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant...

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Anna Godtland featured at Morningside University

(RIGHT) Anna Godtland was featured in the Student Spotlight at Morningside University School of Visual and Performing Arts. Anna Godtland was recently featured in the Student Spotlight at the Morningside University School of Visual and Performing Arts.Godtland is...

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Boyden-Hull Band and Choir Concert

Kim Godtland honored seniors at the concert. (l to r) Traylie Vander Schaaf, Monika Van Schepen, Nate Van Otterloo, Ana Uscanga, Haylee Schoeberl, Savanna Nilles, Elly Moret, Aubrey Marra, Chloe Hoftyzer, Jackson Harman, Taiten Den Besten, Haley Crawford and Jessica...

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Western Christian Junior High Cheer Clinic

Isabella Bauer from Hull Christian did the flyer position while other girls learned the base, backspot and frontspot positions. Megan Wielenga from Sioux Center Christian is shown doing the flyer position. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Western Christian had its...

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Hospers man sentenced to prison for sexual abuse

Thomas Kunstle, Sioux County Attorney, announced that Andrew Michael Joslin, 36, of Hospers was recently sentenced in Sioux County District Court for the crimes of sexual abuse in the third degree, two Class C felonies, and sexual exploitation of a minor, one Class D...

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Craig’s County Comments

Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for April 30, 2024No more progress has been made in the fields since my last report. The frequent rains have seen to that. I know...

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