TAKING ON THE CHALLENGE Pictured is Hull Christian School administrator, Randy Ten Pas, as he takes on the challenge of kayaking the Rock River beginning at Rock Rapids all the way to the Sioux River and the town of Akron spanning from Sept. 24-26. Ten Pas raised...
PRESENTING TO THE HULL KIWANIS CLUB Pictured is Promise Community Health Center CEO, Emily Tuschen, presenting to the Hull Kiwanis Club Thursday, Sept. 26. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Editor Promise Community Health Center CEO, Emily Tuschen, presented...
MAKING HUNTING ACCESSIBLE TO ALL HUNTERS Pictured are members of the Sioux County Sportsmen’s Club who made possible a new handicapped-accessible hunting blind at Oak Grove Park’s Osterkamp addition. The blind was made in partnership with the Sioux County Conservation...
Kindergarteners pose with their pumpkins. (Photo/Submitted) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Boyden-Hull kindergarten class visited Solsma Punkin Patch. They learned about all the different things they grow on the farm, like pumpkins,...
Seven years ago, a running back by the name of Aaron Jones was drafted into the NFL. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers and proudly wore the green and gold uniform almost seven seasons. This Sunday, (Sept. 29), he will be on the other side of the field playing...
Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant The Hull High School class of 1959 had a reunion Thursday, Sept. 26, and toured the Hull Historical Society Museum, The Foreign Candy Company and Boyden-Hull High School. This was the last class that graduated from Hull High School...
DES MOINES-The disaster recovery centers in Sioux County will be open from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday beginning Sept 30. It is located in the city park shelter house, 1013 13th Ave., Rock Valley.Residents can also register for disaster assistance by: Visiting...
Shane D. Johnson | Editor The Boyden-Hull School District celebrated Homecoming Week in style from Sept. 23-27.Monday, Sept. 23 saw students celebrate by dressing up for pajama day. Tuesday saw students dress up in their best neon-themed attire. Wednesday was...
Local 4-H members are gaining life skills to become ‘Beyond Ready’PRIMGHAR – The anticipation is building for this year’s National 4-H Week, during which millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will celebrate everything 4-H. Northwest Iowa...
SAVORING THE PASTPictured is Dan and Laurie Buyert posing for a photo. Behind them pictured is their historic barn which was part of the Iowa Barn Foundation tour Sunday, Sept. 16. (Photos/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Editor Dan and Laurie Buyert took the...
A GENEROUS DONATION The Bright Start Daycare and Preschool received a generous donation Wednesday, Sept. 18, by the Kiwanis Club of Hull in the amount of $5,000. Pictured (left to right) is Bright Start board member Alyssa Harms, Hull Kiwanis Club president Andrew...
Shane D. Johnson | Editor September has been recognized annually as Suicide Prevention Month since 2008. According to the Center for Disease Control, suicide is a leading cause of death for individuals across the nation. Sergeant Chad Van Ravenswaay of the Sioux...
Shane D. Johnson | Editor The hallways of Boyden-Hull High School are bustling with homecoming pride as the week of Sept. 23-27 is homecoming week. Monday, Sept. 23 was celebrated as pajama day. Tuesday saw students dress up in their best neon attire. Wednesday will...
IOWA SCENIC VIEWS BY FOOT Pictured (right) is Iowa author Tyler Sullivan who has a goal to run in all towns across Iowa. Sullivan also desires to write a poem for all 99 Iowa counties. His first two of his nines series of books have been published. Sullivan presented...
THE FIRST OF FORTY-EIGHT Pictured (right) is Adam Van Der Stoep Friday, Sept. 20, beginning to run his first mile of the 48 miles he set out to accomplish. Van Der Stoep accomplished his goal of running 48 miles in 48 hours which was completed Sunday, Sept. 22. Van...
Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for September 17, 2024 Fall is my favorite time of year. I like the cooler evenings and mornings. Harvest is ready to begin and,...
Thirteen children came for Story Hour Friday, Sept. 20. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Thirteen children came to Hull Public Library for Story Hour Friday, Sept. 20. The theme of the day was “Apples,” so Marge Vander Esch read the following books in keeping with...
Pray and vote I had several uncles who served in the military in WWII, and I have honor and respect for each one of them. They knew that freedom is not free. I’ve heard statistics that 40 million Christians will not vote and 15 million of them are not even registered...
For over 15 years, Hull and surrounding communities have supported the local blood bank, LifeServe Blood Center, with at least one blood donation opportunity per month. On Tuesday, Sept. 3, 30 units of blood that have the ability to save up to 90 local lives were...
Shane D. Johnson |Editor Western Christian High School celebrated its homecoming Monday, Sept. 16 through Friday, Sept 20. The head homecoming representatives, Sydney Feenstra and Barret Bleeker, were named Friday, Sept 20.The week of Western Christian’s homecoming...
