The North Place offers unique gathering space Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The story of The North Place southwest of Hull began ten years ago this fall when Dan and Laurie Buyert started building their dream location for bringing hospitality into the lives of...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Every school year, school safety is a top concern amongst school administrators and Sioux County school resource officers such as Waylon Pollema. This year, big changes are in store for how students are served.Pollema shared some...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The 2023-2024 school year will entail changes to the staffing rosters of area schools. The important role of teaching children will be taken up by many new and enthusiastic teachers.Trinity Christian High SchoolAlissa Van Maanen joins...
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Kids ages 4-10 became master stuffed animal creators during an event at the Boyden Public Library last week.The library hosted a build-an-animal workshop over three different sessions on August 16, 17 and 18. Participants listened to a...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer On Wednesday, Aug. 16, employees at Hull Co-op had the opportunity to invite their families to work. The third annual Hull Co-op “Family Day” offered a chance for employee family members to learn about and experience just what their...
Hull Christian in 2023 (Photo/Julie Bosma) Hull Christian School Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant • On March 10, 1909, the first society meeting was held, and the school board was elected that would be responsible for beginning a Christian elementary school. Those...
SPENDING TIME WITH LAOTAIN YOUTHDuring Leah Rozeboom's Northwestern College Summer of Service trip to Laos, she had the opportunity to spend time with local youths while working at Laos' biggest hospital teaching English to the staff members of the hospital and...
ENJOYING SOME FUN AT THE BOYDEN SPLASH PADTy Lammers (left) and Nina Schafer (right) enjoy Boyden Bash by playing in the city’s splash pad Wednesday, Aug. 9. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson). Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Boyden Splash Bash Wednesday, Aug. 9, offered area...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Results from the Combined Appeal effort are in for this year’s hometown donation push in Hull. In total, $22,865 was donated to the various causes of Combined Appeal. The 12 organizations that took part in this year’s drive continue on...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The new Boyden city logo was unveiled during repainting of the water tower that was completed recently. The previous logo was painted in 2005 and needed to be updated. The city logo will be used to welcome all who come to Boyden and...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The Aug. 5 and 6 storm systems tested emergency services throughout Sioux County, with flash flooding blocking many roadways and a tornado spotted south of Sioux Center. Sioux County Sheriff’s Office emergency management director chief...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a disaster proclamation for Sioux County Sunday, Aug. 6, following localized flash flooding and a tornado sighting in Sioux County. The proclamation entails that the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant and...
The Hull Business Men’s Club bought a merry-go-round in 1937 and ran it on Saturday evenings during the summer to draw patrons to town. (Photo/Submitted) Summer Saturday Nights in Hull Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Merry-Go-RoundIn July 1937, the newly-formed Hull...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The final stages of one’s life can be a difficult transition for family members and loved ones when it comes to how to handle a lifetime of collecting assets, wealth and splitting one’s life savings between a spouse and children. That...
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Dr. Shawn Scholten, seasoned mental health therapist and co-director of Creative Living Center, works with a variety of conditions impacting people throughout northwest Iowa. The agency has a central office in Rock Valley with a clinic...
Oaklyn Foundation launches funeral program Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer The mission of the Oaklyn Foundation is to provide support to families who have lost a child. This summer, the organization launched a new program to assist local families in paying for...
A UNIQUE MEMORIAL GIFTLuxe on First now offers a new kind of memorial gift that can be given to those who have lost a loved one. The trays are filled with décor options from the shop as a more permanent memorial option that can be used as a centerpiece. The design...
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Making decisions during a time of loss is not an easy task and planning a meaningful service to honor the life a loved one involves several. From the type of service to the food being served afterwards, there are a number of details to...
Focused on sustainability, beef producer Hayley Moss urges other producers to get involved Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer To say Hayley Moss knows a thing or two about raising cattle might be an understatement. Moss has been raising cattle her whole life, from growing...
Custodianship at Hull Christian School Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Custodians at local schools put in long hours, working to keep schools running smoothly. There is always another task to be accomplished, another list of rooms to maintain and another student to...
