ENGAGING STUDENTS AND STAFF AT BOYDEN-HULL CSDJoe Beckman, author of “Just Look Up”, presented to students and staff of Boyden-Hull Community School District Wednesday, April 12. Students learned what being authentic and positive can look like throughout Beckman’s...
A SIGN OF PROGRESSPictured is a rendering of the new Fareway grocery store planned to be built on the southwest corner of Highway 18 and Division Street in Hull. The site is being tentatively expected to begin construction in late summer of 2023 with hopes of being...
Compass Pointe moved into the former location of Pizza Ranch corporate office in 2008. (Photo/Beacon) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant In 1911, Dr. Gerrit Maris and Dr. Beach, a local dentist, bought a lot that had been occupied by the D.W. Warren Photograph Gallery....
LEWIS AND CLARK WATER FLOWS INTO HULL PIPESOn Wednesday, April 5, water from the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System began to flow through the city of Hull’s pipelines. Hull mayor, Arlan Moss, city administrator, Heidi Kramer, and public works director, Brent...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The City of Hull went live with a new website March 23. The new website site brings a user-friendly interface and allows ease-of-use for city employees as well.“While choosing the direction we wanted to go for our new website, it was...
LEARNING WHAT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CAN LOOK LIKEOn Thursday, April 6, a domestic violence awareness simulation was also hosted by Boyden-Hull Junior/Senior High School. The simulation event was titled “In Her Shoes/In Their Shoes” and showcased the need for domestic...
HULL PAST AND PRESENTDuring a visit to the Hull Museum March 31, third graders from Hull Christian School enjoyed the model of Hull’s Main Street in 1910, 1950 and 1990 and how it has changed. Gerald Jansen was on hand to answer questions. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie...
Straw pig and wolfThe first pig the Big Bad Wolf met was Straw Pig played by Jayden De Jong. The Big Bad Wolf was played by Lily Van Voorst. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Hull Christian School seventh- and eighth-grade students performed the...
BOYDEN-HULL REPRESENTED WELL AT SOLO/ENSEMBLE CONTESTStudents pictured here represented Boyden-Hull High School well for their performances at Central Lyon High School in Rock Rapids Saturday, April 1. Front row left to right: Alexis Van Voorst, Aubree Boender, Sadie...
WESTERN CHRISTIAN REPRESENTED WELLPictured are the Western Christian musicians who performed during the Saturday, April 1, solo/ensemble contest at Central Lyon High School in Rock Rapids. (Left To Right): Front row: Kyra Visser, Avery Dokter, Miranda Ten Pas, Maliyha...
Jay De Wit and Doug Pollema owned Hull Feed & Produce from 1993-2008. Doug Pollema has been sole owner since 2008. (Photo/Submitted) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Hull Feed and Produce started on 1100 Main St. in what is now The Kelley Group Insurance...
ISB FASTPITCH SOFTBALL TEAM REUNITEDOn Saturday, March 25, former teammates of the Iowa State Bank fastpitch softball team reunited for a dinner and time of fun socializing on March 25. The teammates reconnected through the love of competitive softball recalling...
HULL CHEMICAL MIXING FACILTYPictured is the newly-constructed Hull chemical building, nestled just south of Agropur along Division Street. Just below the ground is Hull’s answer to its future water needs, in the form of Lewis and Clark Regional water, set to be hooked...
CITY OF HULL TO RECEIVE NEW HANGING BASKETSJan Zandstra assembles one of the many hanging baskets the City of Hull will display along its city streets. The new baskets are innovative in that they contain a reservoir for water while the plants can grow to overhang the...
HULL COOP RECOGNIZES YEARS OF SERVICEDuring the March 27 annual board meeting, several employees were recognized for their years of service and dedication to Hull Co-op. Brad Nielsen was honored for 30 years of service. Mark Hoekstra was honored for 20 years of...
HULL KIWANIS CLUB SUPPORTS BRIGHT STARTHull Kiwanis Club treasurer, Larry Hoekstra, presents a check for $6,106.36 to Bright Start Daycare and Preschool in support of its expansion project being built currently. The expansion is currently being painted and will be...
Craig and Teresa Verhoef bought the former Hull Bakery Nov. 14, 2014. The north side of the building is the Verhoef Custom Woodworking showroom. The second floor of the showroom is Teresa Verhoef’s Custom Vinyl Design business. Jessica Bonestroo has her photography...
HILARITY AND HIJINKSOn April 12-15, the cast of Otter Valley dinner theater’s production of “Virgil’s Wedding” will provide an evening of entertainment and fun at the Otter Valley Country Club. This show explores the potential hilarious situations that might be...
The Boyden-Hull jazz band performed a number of tunes during the swing show Friday, March 24, and featured a number of soloists. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant The Boyden-Hull Swing Show Thursday and Friday, March 23 and 24, featured a number of...
The French Horn section and part of the saxophone and flute sections are pictured during the mass band portion of the Junior High Band Festival at Western Christian High School which included 240 students. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Five...
