Hull Economic Development Director Keaton Van Roekel, says, “Builders are putting in radon-resistant construction features, including venting and sub-slab piping. Many Hull-area homes now include these features. Easy-to-use radon test kits are available for $10 at the...
There are multiple city council seats on the ballot for Boyden and Hull in the Nov. 4 election. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Sunni Battin | Editor Both Boyden and Hull will have city council seats on the Nov. 4 ballot. For Boyden, there are two city council seats and...
Every person has a story to tell and every story has a bigger meaning. (Photo/Submitted) From the Editor Sunni Battin | Editor Unpacking boxes last week, I came across a story I wrote over 20 years ago. It was about Joe Galloway. He was a correspondent and columnist,...
Apparently, Aug. 13 is Left-Handers Day. As a right-handed person I had no clue about this day. It’s not that I don’t appreciate what my left hand can do but I do tasks primarily with my right hand. Perhaps for you left-handers out there this day carried more...
The University of Iowa announced it is ending its summer writing festival and youth writing project due to ongoing funding concerns. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Brooklyn Draisey | Iowa Capital Dispatch The University of Iowa is shutting down two...
A photo illustration of two engagement rings sitting on a graduation cap and cord. (Photo illustration of Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Brooklyn Draisey | Iowa Capital Dispatch In the hope of prompting further study, research from Iowa State University is...
Team Big Red posed after the steer show and auction. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Merritt Moss received the Community Hero Award at the Governor’s Charity Steer Show. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Governor Kim Reynolds leads a steer in the steer show. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma |...
DOCTOR SAM KOTH Dr. Sam Koth has been in dentistry practice since 2010, obtained his mastership with the Academy of General Dentistry in 2019, earned diplomate status with the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine in 2021 and has owned Rock Valley Dental in Rock...
Gabriel Rathbun is a new deputy with the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office. He grew up in Sioux Center and attended Northwestern College in Orange City graduating with an undergraduate degree in criminal justice in May 2024. He will be patrolling the Boyden and Hull...
Hull Economic Development director, Keaton Van Roekel, says, “Hull is an ideal place for families looking to plant roots and grow.” (Photo/Submitted) Sunni Battin | Editor All across the country, housing remains a hot topic and constant headache with many communities...
74 children attended Vacation Bible School at Calvary Protestant Reformed Church July 28-31. (Photo/Submitted) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Seventy-four children attended “Building a Firm Foundation” Vacation Bible School at Calvary Protestant Reformed Church...
There were 65 children who attended the Boyden Community VBS at St. John Lutheran Church. (Photo/Submitted) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant The Boyden Community Vacation Bible School “Captivated” was held at St. John Lutheran Church from Aug. 4–7 with 65 children...
Funeral pre-planning with a professional eases anxiety Dominique Kooiker | Editor The death of a loved is difficult to confront. Emotions are elevated and grief is prominent. which can make it hard to make important decisions. Quite often several people need to come...
Sunni Battin | Editor Grief and sympathy are woven into the human condition. Some might even think it is the price of being loved and loving others or having a joyful experience or leaving something great behind or beginning a new chapter. It’s also inevitable....
First Reformed Church to offer GriefShare support groups Tristan Taylor | Editor Grief is something we all go through in one way or another, sometimes without the proper support. First Reformed Church in Inwood is hoping to give that support to the community and has...
The race car was very popular. (Photo/Julie Bosma) The tractor cab was full of kids most of the evening. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Bright Start hosted a fundraising event Aug. 6. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Bright Start Daycare and Preschool hosted...
Hope Cemetery in Hull had several trees down. (Photo/Julie Bosma) A tree fell on this house on Division Street in Hull. (Photo/Julie Bosma) A large tree split at the corner of Blaine and Pleasant Streets in Boyden. (Photo/Julie Bosma) The middle monument of the...
NATIONAL OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION The Harmans take a group picture after winning national overall grand champion for their full-blood Boer buck, Public Disturbance, at the American Boer Goats Association national show in June. (Photo/Submitted) EIGHTEEN BANNERS WON...
Kaden Schroeder is a new deputy with the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office. Some of his responsibilities include monitoring the Boyden and Hull communities. (Photo/Submitted) Sunni Battin | Editor The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office recently hired Kaden Schroeder, a new...
Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Thank you to everyone who filled out the Blast from the Past quiz! The winner who answered all the questions correctly was Joyce Sipma. She will receive a free “Blast from the Past” book. The answers for the quiz are below: Answers...
