Students and staff participated in Christmas dress-up days Dec. 17-22 before dismissing for the holiday break. Thursday, Dec. 17, was Comfy Thursday for students to wear Christmas pajamas, Christmas socks or anything comfy and cozy. On Friday, Dec. 18, Flannel Friday,...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Walking down the streets of Hull, residents may notice brightly-colored rocks hidden in flower beds, on windowsills and in other public places. The rocks are meant to brighten the finder’s day and to be re-hidden to spread more cheer. ...
SMALLER SERVICE PLANNED Traditional Memorial Day services have been cancelled due to concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic. Community members are encouraged to honor veterans in other ways. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer On the last Monday in May every...
DINE IN BUSINESS RESUMES The Pizza Ranch in Hull has reopened the dining room for eat-in patrons. Manager Jon Hale is pictured with a face mask next to a list of reminders to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Residents of Aspen Heights Assisted Living enjoyed time outdoors Friday, May 15 while watching a parade of cars pass through the circle drive at the facility. Residents waved as the cars drove by with loved ones of all ages holding up...
Each year, the Boyden-Hull High School music department gives out special music awards to graduating seniors during a concert near the end of the school year. This year, the awards were not able to be distributed in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Anna...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dan and Laurie Buyert of rural Hull have created a “haven” for people needing a quiet, serene place to stay for a while.
