A SHOW OF FASHIONSeveral community members took part in Hull Historical Society’s “Decades of Dress” fashion show in the Boyden-Hull High School auditorium Wednesday, April 26. The event kicks off Hull residents celebrating the town’s sesquicentennial with more events...
COORDINATING A HISTORIC SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONPictured is Hull’s newly-hired sesquicentennial event coordinator, Kelsey Wielenga. Wielenga comes to the role with five years of experience working for an event-planning company, from which she gained experience to...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The Hull City Council has approved the plans for rebuilding Casey's General Store on the existing lot on the southeast corner of Highway 18 and Division Street. In the coming weeks, work can be expected to be seen on the new building...
BANDS COMBINE FOR PERFORMANCECovenant Christian, Heritage Christian, Trinity Christian and Faith Christian High Schools presented their combined Protestant Reformed High School Band Program Thursday, April 13, at Trinity Christian High School. (Photo/Submitted) Julie...
Front: Monika Van Schepen, Taiten Den Besten, Jace Van Meeteren, Emma Van Middendorp; Back: Traylie Vander Schaaf, Christian Buyert, Emalee Rens, Morgan Wellendorf Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Students at Boyden-Hull High School put on their best dresses and suits...
TRACTORS, TRACTORS, AND MORE TRACTORSTrinity Christian High School students are shown revving their tractor engines along Hayes Avenue in celebration of Tractor Day at school. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer On Thursday, April 27, students at...
St. Paul Lutheran Church has services Sunday mornings at 9:30 led by Pastor Owen Hoegh. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant St. Paul Lutheran Church was founded by German immigrants who settled in northwest Iowa. In 1879 they bought 40 acres of land...
FUN AND GAMESWalt and Lavonne Den Hoed played “Battleship” with their grandson, Griffin De Jong, during Grandparents’ Day at Hull Christian School Friday, April 21. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Grandparents’ Day was celebrated at Hull...
OLD-FASHIONED FUNNoah Kroese and Sadie TeSlaa play “Drop the Clothespins in the Bottle” game while Olivia Kroese and Emma Kroese watch. The activity was part of the Hull Library’s Kids’ Club 150th birthday party for Hull Monday, April 24. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The intersection of music and physical education is a rare occurrence, but is one that is taking place within the gym of Boyden-Hull Elementary spearheaded by P.E. teacher Melanie Hofmeyer and music teacher Jill DeRuyter. Cardio drumming...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer In light of the coming May 8 public meeting to be conducted by the City of Hull to discuss the sale of roughly 2 acres of land on the southwest corner of Division Street and Highway 18 to Fareway, city officials reflected on what this...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Congressman Randy Feenstra of Iowa’s 4th Congressional District has been making it known to those he represents that the Farm Bill is a top priority on his mind for 2023. This year, the congressman has launched his Feenstra Agriculture...
Members of the Hull Fire Department in 2023 are: (front row, l to r) Juan Ortiz, Joel Vande Griend, Brad Kats, Randy Boon, Jordan Jansma, Ryan Kroese, Brad Oostra, Austin Vonk, and Cody Kiers; (Back row) Auston Lokhorst, Brady Covey, Ty Vande Hoef, Carter Broek, Riley...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Students take many tests throughout their careers but perhaps none are more significant than the ACT. Western Christian High School senior Konner Struik, son of Kirk and Stephanie Struik, recently scored a perfect score of 36 on the...
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...
