Boyden Blast Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant United Presbyterian Church was organized Nov. 10, 1883. Services were conducted in their own church building for the first time Dec. 20, 1884. The Rev. W.E. Dunlap was the first pastor. The first congregation consisted of...
WESTERN CHRISTIAN EXCHANGE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTED Pictured are Western Christian students meeting with students from the Netherlands as part of Western Christian’s exchange program which began in 2017. This year, eight students from the Netherlands will be welcomed into...
NEW ACTIVITIES DIRECTORPictured is Emily Toering, the newest activities director at Aspen Heights Senior Living. Toering serves the 26 residents at Aspen Heights. (Photo/ Submitted) "My lifelong passion is serving others, driven by a commitment to spreading joy,...
A NEW MACHINE FOR NEW POSSIBILITIES Pictured is the newest addition of 712 Screenprinting that will help in meeting the growing needs of customers. The new automatic screenprinting machine will save time and energy in meeting the growing needs of customers both online...
Boyden-Hull FFA members Jenna Vollink, Josie Rokusek, Lexi Ewalt and Kinsly Altena handed out lunches at Hull Feed and Produce Thursday, Oct. 17. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Three teams of Boyden-Hull FFA members handed out lunches to farmers...
The combined choirs sang “Let Everything that Hath Breath” which featured (front l to r) Allison Wielenga, Aralyn Hulstein and Lily Van Voorst. (Photo/Submitted) Rylin De Groot, Sage Kuperus, Maeley De Kam and Piper Hanson (l to r) played in the string orchestra....
For over 15 years, Boyden and surrounding communities have supported the local blood bank, LifeServe Blood Center, with at least one blood donation opportunity per month. On Friday, Aug. 9, 14 units of blood that have the ability to save up to 42 local lives were...
“You’ve got to take responsibility for what happened in your administration,” Vice-President Kamala Harris commented during her Oct. 16 FOX News interview. Here is what Harris is responsible for, by her own admission. Supporting abortion through all nine months in...
Soloists are (left to right): Ella Rozeboom, Addison Covey, Haley De Groot, Addison Rozeboom. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Members of the JV team are: (front row left to right): Bella Bauer, Jasmine Bakker, Piper Voigt, Evie Rosenboom. (back row): Reese Wielenga, Lydia Kooima,...
There’s a wide variety of tractors that show how the equipment has changed through the years. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Ron Hoksbergen has a toy tractor collection on display at the Hull Public Library. Ron has a wide variety of farm...
Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider from “Charlotte’s Web” were on display at the Hull Library. (Photo/Julie Bosma) The Very Hungry Caterpillar was one of the pumpkins on display. (Photo/Julie Bosma) A wide variety of book characters were on display in the...
Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC) is proud to announce that it has been recognized for excellence in higher education with five nationally top-ranked programs in Intelligent.com’s 2025 rankings. This achievement highlights NCC’s dedication to delivering...
Boyden Blast Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant February 8, 1920Three men, who were attempting to rob People’s Store at Boyden Sunday morning, Feb. 8, 1920, were trapped by a posse that was organized by the Sioux City sheriff.One of the robbers was killed in a gun...
TIEDEMAN FAMILY From left to right, Calvin, John, Isla, Kallie, Erica, Aubrynn, Reagan and Elias. (Photo/Submitted) Featuring the Tiedeman family Amy Lyon | Staff Writer John and Erica Tiedeman’s six children have all lived on the farm as long as they have been alive....
A DYNAMIC DUO Scott Grevengoed, left, and Levi Blankespoor are business partners who operate Slat Masters Unlimited out of Hull. The duo has worked closely together replacing hog and cattle slats and beams since 2022. (Photo/Amy Lyon) Local business offers services to...
Insights into the 2024 farming season Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Every farming season is unique, and many factors go into making or breaking a farmer’s business. Here to explain the ups and downs of the 2024 season is Evan Wielenga, general manager of Hull Co-op and...
A REFURBISHED CLOCK AFTER FLOODING Pictured is Dwayne Van Leeuwen of Hull and his brother Everett “Doc” Van Leeuwen of Orange City (left). Dwayne and Doc were given the clock to restore by Gerrit and Irene Van Den Top of Rock Valley (right). The clock had been...
A NEW EXPANSION BRINGS OPPORTUNITIES Pictured is Christiana Westra, owner of C Anna’s Things, standing in front of her new shop that will allow for more space to work out of. The new shop is located at 2924 300th St. northwest of Hull and has a projected date of...
READY FOR LAUGHS Pictured is the cast of Otter Valley Country Club Dinner Theater’s production of “One of Our Clowns Is Missing.” This production will be presented Nov. 6-9 with the meal starting at 5:30 p.m. each evening. Front, left to right, Troy Wassenaar, Doug...
Attorney Brian Jorde gives his argument in front of the Iowa Supreme Court on Oct. 8, 2024, at the historic Iowa Supreme Courtroom at the Iowa State Capitol. (Pool photo by Cody Scanlan/The Des Moines Register) Attorney Ryan Koopmans gives his argument in front of the...
