Hull council member recognized (Right) Joel Leusink, a member of the Hull City Council, was treated to cake following his last council meeting Monday, May 11. Leusink is moving from the community, vacating his seat on the council. City administrator Jim Collins, the...
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Sioux County board of supervisors’ report for the week of May 11
Carl Vande Weerd | Contributor Board of Supervisors’ Meeting The Sioux County Board of Supervisors met for a regular meeting Tuesday morning, May 12 at the Sioux County Courthouse. The board met in the main court room due to the auditor’s office is using the board...
Iowa Legislature to resume paused 2020 session June 3
Kathie Obradovich | Iowa Capital Dispatch The Iowa Legislature will resume its interrupted 2020 session June 3, Republican legislative leaders announced Wednesday, May 13. The legislative session has been suspended since March 16 when community spread of COVID-19 was...
Recognition of a different sort
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer The 2020 senior class from Boyden-Hull High School took to the streets of Hull Friday, May 15 to celebrate their academic achievements in a different way than years past. Led by the Hull and Boyden Fire Departments, the graduating class...
Producing a joyful sound
The Western Christian choir performs during one of its concerts this past school year. The choir performed with other various choirs around the world in a virtual choir that can be heard on YouTube. (Photo/submitted) Nathan Broek | Sports Editor What started out as an...
Top academic senior students honored by athletic association, governor and Iowa Farm Bureau
Top academic senior students honored by athletic association, governor and Iowa Farm Bureau Iowa’s top academic students have been chosen for the 2020 Governor’s Scholar Program. The governor’s office, Iowa High School Athletic Association and its title sponsor, Iowa...
Summer reading, recreation programs details up in the air
COVID-19 has left some things for the summer up in the air. At this time, Boyden and Hull are hoping to host summer rec programs. The registration for the Hull summer rec program is closed but kids may still register for sessions with a small additional fee on the...
Andrew Frick signs to play basketball at Northwestern
Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Former Boyden-Hull basketball standout Andrew Frick has signed a letter of intent to continue his basketball career at Northwestern College in Orange City next winter. Frick is a 6-foot-1 shooting guard who played three years for the...
Sewing to save
ENGAGING BY SEWING Volunteers from throughout the area have been busy sewing fabric face masks for Avera’s Faith and Community Engage program to help provide the personal protective equipment to healthcare workers across Avera’s facilities during the coronavirus...
Coronavirus pandemic keeps Comet basketball fans home
Small cheering section Fans who were a part of the small cheering section at the state basketball championship game do their best to loudly cheer on the Boyden-Hull Comets basketball team. The number of those able to attend the game was restricted by the Iowa High...
Hull Co-op marks successful 2019
MORE GROWTH AHEAD This spring, Hull Co-op plans to add a third 575,000-bushel grain bin to its facility north of Highway 18. (Photo/Jeanne Visser) Jeanne Visser | Staff Writer Hull Co-op planned to share good news with its members at the organization’s annual meeting...
Hull council approves budget, saves money
Jeanne Visser | Staff Writer After a public hearing for the fiscal year 2020/21 budget, the Hull City Council passed a resolution to approve the city’s proposed budget last week. Next year’s property tax levy will be $12.36, which is slightly higher than last year but...
Senior care facilities restrict visitors
SAFETY MEASURES Pleasant Acres Care Center in Hull posted this sign on its front door last week. The facility is in a protective quarantine and the doors are locked to safeguard residents from the coronavirus. (Photo/Jeanne Visser) Jeanne Visser | Staff Writer Last...
The North Place hopes to become home for many
Dan and Laurie Buyert of rural Hull have created a “haven” for people needing a quiet, serene place to stay for a while.
B&K Woodworking to add store
When he retired after 40 years of working as a welder at two different factories, Bill Woelber expected to spend more time at his woodworking hobby.
Cancer-free at last
Thirteen-year-old Madyssen “Mady” Hansmann can return back to school thankful her scans are clear!
In November 2012 her stomach hurt all the time.
Le Meilleur (The Best) Opens Soon
If you have a taste for breads, pastries, cakes and fresh-ground coffee, your cravings are about to be satisfied.
Le Meilleur (pronounced meh-yeu) Bakery and Barista will open
Back to state: Western Christian earns state-record 32nd trip to Cedar Rapids
The Western Christian volleyball team poses with its state -qualifying banner following a 25-19, 25-9, 25-9 win over Okoboji Wednesday in the Class 2A regional final.
‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ to be presented Nov. 6 & 7
Western Christian High School’s drama department will present the spirited and charming show “Meet Me in St.
Girls Circle events planned
A group called Girls Circle has been meeting in the Hull Public Library during October.