MAKING A QUILT TO CELEBRATE HULL’S SESQUICENTENNIALJoyce Oostenink poses with her Civil War sampler-style quilt. Oostenink crafted and donated the large homemade quilt, currently on display at the museum. The quilt will be in a silent auction in celebration of Hull’s...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The announcement of a Fareway grocery store coming to Hull has brought relief to residents that was needed in the absence of an all-around produce shopping center. Koby Pritchard, Fareway’s director of real estate, addressed the coming...
One of the things students in the bike maintenance group learned was how to clean and oil the bicycle chain. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant A total 210 youth participated in the 24th annual outdoor skills day at Sandy Hollow Thursday, June 8....
Jordan Van Schepen bought the former Hull Pharmacy and Lewis Drug building in July 2021 for her new business — Honeyhomb Market. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant • Dr. N.G.O. Coad came to Hull from Sheldon in 1880 to establish a medical practice...
The Western Christian boys' soccer team holds up its state championship trophy and banner after defeating Gladbrook-Reinbeck 2-0 in the Class 1A title match Saturday, June 3. This was the first boys' state soccer title as a spring sport in school history, second...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The Hull Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market has taken on a new location this year as well as a new day for the event. Beginning Thursday, June 15, from 4-6 p.m. local vendors will be setting up their booths filled with a wide variety of...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The past few weeks and months have seen many changes throughout the town of Hull. Hull’s Commerce Center has seen the construction of PHD Construction’s shop area.According to Hull Economic Development director, Doug Anderson, there are...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Hull will be celebrating 150 years July 5-9. Spearheaded by the Hull Chamber of Commerce, which recently hired Kelsey Wielenga to organize the monumental event, the Hull sesquicentennial celebration will have many options for attendees...
The building at 912 2nd Street was once filled with switches from floor to ceiling, with a switch for each landline. Ladders were necessary to access all the switches. Today the building has fiber for landline and internet services. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma |...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer De Jong Hardware celebrated 75 years in business Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3. The business invited loyal customers to enjoy popcorn and root beer while giving away drawn prizes as a thank you for the monumental time in business...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Friday, May 26 saw the Western Christian band, under the direction of Lyle Van Ravenswaay, performed an outside concert at Hibbling Park in Hull. The event was well-attended as audience members, from their lawn chairs and blankets,...
The Western Christian boys’ soccer team poses with its state-qualification banner following a 3-2 win over Unity Christian in the Class 1A Substate 1 tournament final Wednesday, May 24. This is the third-straight season the Wolfpack have made it to the state...
SIGNING WITH TOWN AND COUNTRY IMPLEMENTWestern Christian student Matt Alons signs a contract of intent to continue his education and join the team at Town and Country Implement as a technician apprentice. He is pictured seated between Brandon Dorhout, left, and James...
CANVASING THE SCENEJunior and senior class students of Boyden-Hull’s forensic science class had the opportunity to take part in a simulated crime-scene investigation Monday, May 20. The event was the culmination of an entire semester of course work, instructed by Kent...
FUN IN THE SUNFirst Reformed Church youth pastor Ross Van Kley engages with students through fun and games during a parking lot party at the northeast corner of the church lot Wednesday, May 24. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer On Wednesday, May...
POPULAR ATTRACTIONThe boys enjoyed the battle axes activity which included throwing axes with Velcro at a target. The attraction was one activity available for Hull Christian School students Friday, May 19, as a reward for their jog/walk-a-thon efforts. (Photo/Julie...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Summer Reading Programs will be kicking off at both Boyden and Hull Public Libraries soon.Boyden Public LibraryThe first program of the summer reading season at Boyden Public Library will be June 6. The kick-off event for the Boyden...
This aerial view of the Iowa State Bank shows two buildings north of it which it purchased. The building directly north of it was Len’s Market. The next store to the north had Louie’s Barber Shop on the south side and Hull Dry Cleaners in the north half. It later...
Jill DeRuyter led the fifth- and sixth-grade vocalists in the program “Motivated” presented Tuesday, May 16. In the song, “I Can Can,” some of the students were boom whacker players and others played kazoos. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Fifth-...
Amie Smit directed the Hull Christian School orchestra during the spring band and orchestra pops concert May 18. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Hull Christian School students presented the spring band and orchestra pops concert Thursday, May 18....
