GROUNDBREAKING FOR NEW OPPORTUNITYHull Mayor Arlan Moss, Hull Economic Development Director Doug Anderson, Hull Industrial Development Corporation President Cory De Wit, Congressman Randy Feenstra and Fareway CEO Reynolds W. Cramer gave remarks to members of the...
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Western Christian High School Homecoming set for week of Sept. 18
WESTERN CHRISTIAN 2023 HOMECOMING CLASS REPRESENTATIVESPictured are the 2023 Class Representatives for Western Christian High School’s homecoming. (Back row, from left) Caleb Douma, Taeten Kollis, Braden Baccam, Miles Baccam, Aidan Ouwinga, JD Petitt, (Front row, from...
Blast from the past
American Reformed Church viewed from the southeast. The new bell tower is on the far left. (Photo/Julie Bosma) American Reformed Church Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant • The American Reformed Church of Hull began April 19, 1921, when 70 interested people met with...
On baseball and life’s journey
AN IDENTITY FOUND IN MINISTRYPastor Owen Hoegh of St. Paul Lutheran Church north of Hull spoke to the Hull Kiwanis Club Thursday, Aug. 24. He spoke on the various roles he has had as a baseball player, a husband and pastor. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson...
Celebrating the breaking of ground at the Sioux County Ag Expo Center
BREAKING GROUND FOR NEW OPPORTUNITYPictured are youth of 4-H, Sioux County Board of Supervisors and members of the Sioux County Fair Board celebrating the breaking of ground on the Sioux County Ag Expo Center. The site will be home to the Sioux County Youth Fair as...
Raising funds for the future of daycare in Hull
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The Bright Start Daycare and Preschool expansion project is on pace to be completed by the end of October. In a generous contribution to the overall goals of Bright Start Daycare and Preschool, Iowa State Bank will be matching funds up...
Pizza Ranch community impact night benefits Kids’ Club
HELPING RAISE FUNDS FOR KIDS' CLUBPictured are co-directors for Hull Kids’ Club Elaine Boogerd (left) and Sylvia Eekhoff (right) working to help raise funds and show off what community impact the program has throughout the school year. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D....
Blast from the past
Farmers Mutual Insurance in 2023 (Photo/Julie Bosma) Farmers Mutual Insurance Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Farmers Mutual Insurance• In the early 1880s, several farmers in Sioux County felt they were paying far too much for insurance on their farm buildings and...
Lending a helping paw
A THERAPY K-9 FOR SIOUX COUNTY SCHOOLSPictured is the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office newest canine, McGrath. McGrath also goes by the nickname “Big Mac” and is an 18-month-old yellow labrador retriever. He will be serving as a therapy K-9 for nine area schools on a...
Third annual Hull Historical Society Tombstone Tour slated for Sept. 30
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The Hull Historical Society will be hosting the third annual Tombstone Tour at Hope Cemetery Sept. 30. This year’s theme will be centered around presenters’ family members throughout Hull’s decades. Those who will be featured will be...
Bringing enthusiasm and experience to Hull Christian School classrooms
HULL CHRISTIAN SCHOOLTaylor DeJong, Amanda DeKam, Karynna Bonestroo and Madi Ten Haken (Photo/Submitted) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Hull Christian SchoolKarynna Bonestroo joins Hull Christian as a kindergarten teacher. Bonestroo was raised in Alton, Iowa, and...
Dave Mulder Memorial Foundation Tournament: helping those in need
SPEAKING TO TOURNAMENT CROWDMitch Van Engen speaks to the 108 golfers who came out to the Dave Mulder Memorial Foundation golf tournament Aug. 5 at the Rock River Golf and Country Club in Rock Rapids. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The Dave Mulder...
First day back to school brings nerves and excitement
BOYDEN-HULL FILLS WITH STUDENTSThe hallways of Boyden-Hull Junior/Senior High School slowly fill up during the transition from sixth to seventh period Wednesday, Aug. 23, during the first day back to school. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Area...
Blast from the past
The Van Muyden building was purchased by Farmers Mutual in 2006 for expansion purposes. (Photo/Submitted) History of the Overbaugh/Van Muyden Building Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant • The site of the Van Muyden building on the east side of Main Street was...
Bringing hospitality to farm life
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...
School safety gets a boost in Sioux County
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...
New school year, new area teachers
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...
Stuffed with creativity
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...
Time for family at Hull Co-op
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...
Blast from the Past
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...