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Spreading a message of hope

Creating a Great Camp ExperienceAva Brummel plays a game with a girl during an English camp in Váchartyán, Hungary. Brummel visited Europe this summer from June 28 to July 28 and helped lead English camps to teach kids basic English skills. Brummel’s group partnered...

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Where coffee, politics and community meet

When a Sheriff and a Presidential Candidate MeetPictured is Sioux County Sheriff Jamie Van Voorst shaking the hand of Florida governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis. Van Voorst was in attendance Monday, Oct. 9, when Gov. DeSantis stopped by The Grain House...

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Special visitors at Boyden Public Library

Ryan Reiser talked to the children about his fire suit. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Children attending story time at Boyden Public Library had special visitors from the fire department Tuesday, Oct. 10. Members of the department talked to the kids about fire...

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Cold and flu on the horizon

Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Cold and flu season is fast approaching and that means proper steps should be taken to avoid these illnesses passed from person to person, family to family and student to student. For Boyden-Hull School District nurse Andreah Maassen,...

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Staying healthy during cold and flu season

Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer Heading into cold and flu season, Health Services of Lyon County shared five tips for staying healthy.Use the inside of your elbow when you cough or sneeze. By covering your mouth and nose, this decreases the airborne transmission of...

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Stay healthy this cold and flu season

Dr. Ross Reynolds | ContributorDoctor of Chiropractic, Rapids ChiropracticAs fall and winter approach, viral illness will eventually ramp up again, including influenza A and B, and of course, COVID-19.  It’s important to know that even if you can’t or won’t get the...

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Pastor Aaron Greydanus joins First Christian Reformed Church

DOING THE LORD’S WORKPictured is Aaron Greydanus, who was installed at First Christian Reformed Church Oct. 1. The installation means he will continue to be connected with the local community. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Pastor Aaron...

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One donation at a time

ENJOYING A BURGER FOR A GOOD CAUSEPictured are members of the public enjoying a burger feed hosted by Bright Start Preschool and Daycare in support of its fundraising efforts for expansion which nearly doubles the child capacity. The meal was served Wednesday, Sept....

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Hull business moves to a new location with new possibilities

Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Florist Christiana Westra of C Anna’s Things will be moving her business to a new location in the coming weeks as her family prepares to move to her husband’s family farm. C Anna’s Things has been curating floral designs and arrangements...

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Wreaths Across America slated for Dec. 16

Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The deadline for ordering wreaths from Wreaths Across America is fast approaching as it is set for Oct. 28. The cost per wreath is $17 this year, the first increase made since 2007 which helps in covering transportation costs. Forms will...

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Local 4-H member joins state council

REPRESENTING LOCAL PROGRAMS AT THE STATE LEVELAubree Boender, a junior at Boyden-Hull High School, is a member of the Iowa 4-H State Council. The state council is made up of 40 high school juniors and seniors who meet a few times a year to discuss issues they see in...

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Boyden-Hull Junior/Senior High School

Boyden-Hull Junior/Senior High School in 2023. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant • The first school of Lincoln Township was the James H. Wolters’ home on Section 2, four and one-half miles north of Hull. Mrs. Wolters, the mother of Mrs. John B....

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Honeyhomb Market

CUTTING A RIBBON FOR NEW BUSINESS OFFERINGSPictured is Jordan Van Schepen of Hull’s newest business, Honeyhomb Market, cutting the Hull Chamber of Commerce ribbon during a ceremony Thursday, Sept. 28. The event was well-attended with both Hull city staff, Chamber of...

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Casey’s begins to rebuild after fire

A NEW CASEY’S STOREFRONT BEGINS TO SEE PROGRESSWorkers are shown getting the groundwork accomplished on the site of the new Casey’s convenience store located at 612 Division St. The progress comes after more than a year of Hull not having a Casey’s due to a Sept. 28,...

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Having fun knitting with Koni

HAVING FUN LEARNING A SKILLKoni Leusink is shown helping her students learn how to knit and become proficient at the art of knitting. Leusink has taught her students how to knit at the Hull Public Library in three different sessions. The photo was taken at the second...

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Blast from the past

Julie Van Oort bought the former bakery and plumbing building and opened her store, “Fearfully & Wonderfully Made” in 2018. (Photo/Submitted) From Purity Bakery to R&L Plumbing to Fearfully & Wonderfully Made Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant • In June...

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Boyden-Hull School District celebrates homecoming week

Boyden-Hull Homecoming CourtFront Row (Left to Right): Jaiden Cannegieter, Haley Crawford, Monika Van Schepen, Eric Nilles, Savanna Nilles, Aubrey Marra. Back Row (Left to Right): Nathan Van Otterloo, Taiten Den Besten, Trey Van Roekel, Blake Moser. Homecoming Court...

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