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Spring story time and teddy bear workshop

Children at spring story time made robins in a nest. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant The Boyden Library hosted a teddy bear workshop March 29 and April 1. Thirty-one children came to build a bear.Spring story time was April 8 for 3- through 6-year-olds. After story...

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Icons and Legends

The jazz band was featured at the Swing Show. (Photo/Julie Bosma) J.C. De Koster and Matteo Cercone were emcees of a Family Feud game. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant The Boyden-Hull Music Department presented its Swing Show March 27 and 28....

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Haphazardly Ever After

(LEFT) Princess Cinnamon, played by Jewell den Hoed, falls in love with the plumber from Sioux City, played by Colton Warntjes. A double wedding ceremony is performed by the Fairy Tale Inspector. (Left to right) Jewell den Hoed, Bella Bauer, Colton Warntjes, Niko...

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Newborn makes duo 5-Generations

Shown here are: Back Row (l to r) -Great Grandpa Bill Schuiteman, Grandma Erica (Schuiteman) Kamerman; Front Row -Great-Great Grandma Wilmina Schuiteman, Father Blake Kamerman holding baby Colter Kamerman. The 5 generations here are: Back Row- Grandma Erica...

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Hull Clovers and Lincoln Loggers tour Co-op

Hull Clovers and Lincoln Loggers pose for a picture at Hull Co-op. Julie Bosma |Editorial Assistant The Hull Clovers and Lincoln Loggers toured Hull Co-op March 27. Evan Wielenga and Brad Wielenga shared the history of how co-ops were founded and their importance in...

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Clover Kids Graduation

Seven students graduated from Clover Kids April 2. The graduates are: (left to right) Hudson Meyer, Noah Kroese, Skylar Garris, Cohen Van Berkum, Brooklyn Van Engen, Whitleigh Vande Griend and Sadie Te Slaa. The Clover Kids, led by Shelby from ISU Extension, met April...

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Use of Signal is dangerous and lawless

Letter to the Editor Members of President Trump’s administration are putting national security at risk and breaking the law by using an unsecured commercial messaging app called Signal to communicate with each other.In a group chat, National Security Adviser Michael...

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The Comforts of a Cat

I have been a dog person most of my life. I was raised with dogs being around and also having them as pets who became family members as most pets are known to do. I wasn’t opposed to cats; it seemed we became a dog family and remained a dog family for many years....

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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 8, 2025Spring preparedness is still happening here. Almost all the seed and chemicals have been delivered. The water...

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Boyden-Hull FFA banquet

Senior Recognition went to (left to right) Taylor Sohl, Drew Rozeboom, Johnathon Bosma, Blake Woelber, Carson Zoet, Lauren Phillips, Trevor Verhoef, and Brent Zylstra. Not pictured is Aubree Boender. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Greenhand Award recipients: (left to right)...

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Great passion for Hull

Keaton Van Roekel, born and raised in Hull, started as the city’s economic development director March 24. New economic development director excited about role, community possibilities Sunni Battin | Editor "I believe every experience God puts you through helps you...

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An undeniable sign

Adam and Abigail Haigh with their first golden minidoodle they adopted in 2014 from a local dog breeder.  Rooney, also a mini goldendoodle, is a few months old and was adopted by the Haigh family from the same local dog breeder they got Leo from.  (Photos/Submitted)...

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A helping hand

Volunteering connects people, leaves lasting impression  Sunni Battin | Editor Giving back is a way of life for Betty Pollema, a Hull resident. Studies have shown volunteering is good for people as it can provide connection in the form of friendships and can be a...

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Tractor Day at Trinity Christian

Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Trinity Christian High School had its Drive Your Tractor to School Day April 3. Students were dismissed to go to their tractors at 2:45 and drove down Hayes Avenue and around the Hull Protestant Reformed Church parking lot where...

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Survey on housing needs announced

The City of Hull has begun working with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach on a program to help improve housing in the area. The Rural Housing Readiness Assessment program has been implemented in over 60 rural communities across Iowa and has won numerous...

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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 1, 2025I’m still in full-on spring mode, although the urgency in which I work on spring things vacillates with the...

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Junior High Band Festival

The Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School band, directed by Janice Zandstra, played “Flash Flood” at the Junior High Band Festival. The Hull Christian School Band, directed by Elizabeth Van Maanen, played “Byzantine Dances.” Part of the brass and woodwind sections...

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Hull EMS fundraising for new ambulance, replacing aging one

20-plus years of service Rick Kiers, Rick Kattenberg, Brad Nielsen. (Photo/Submitted) 0-4 years of service Adam Van Der Stoep, Emma Franken, Dallas Van Ginkel, Cindy Te Slaa, Stephen Stiles, Sadie Rozeboom. Not pictured Jobey Hespe, Curtis Van Grouw. 5-9 years of...

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Giving back

JODI PROSTROLLO FAMILY Pictured is Jodi Postrollo with her two children, son-in-law and grandchildren. From left to right, Kirk Prostrollo, Jodi Postrollo, Carson Diekevers, Jason Diekevers (front), Alison Diekevers and Ian Diekevers. (Photo/Submitted) The ripple...

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Inspiring future generations of musicians

LYLE VAN RAVENSWAAY Lyle Van Ravenswaay plays the piano in his classroom at Western Christian High School. Van Ravenswaay has been a band teacher since 1992 and enjoys sharing his love for music with his students. (Photo/Amy Lyon) PASSION FOR MUSIC Lyle Van Ravenswaay...

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