Lilly DeGroot had three grandparents visit (left to right) Lora Vis, Lee DeGroot and Doug De Groot. Lilly showed them the phonics kit and how it is used in first grade to learn new words and spelling rules. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Hull Christian School...
Hull Christian School fifth graders recreated Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night.” These hatching eggs were made by kindergarteners. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Hull Christian School students had a wide variety of art decorating the hallways in preparation for...
Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for April 22, 2025Since my last report two weeks ago, planting has commenced. Since my last report, planting has also been...
I can probably guess one of the apps you have on your cell phone. I don’t know need to know your likes and dislikes, your style or anything about you as a cell phone user. All you have to do is recognize the world we live in today and the communication we need to have...
TOLEDO, ESPAÑA Pictured are the 12 Western Christian students posed by the Toledo, Spain, sign during their trip broad March 14-21. (Photo/Submitted) CULINARY EXPERIENCE Caleb Greydanus and Avery Dokter caramelize the sugar on their crema catalana, a custard dessert...
Nets should be up for the Eastside pickleball courts by early May. (Photo/Submitted) Sunni Battin | Editor For decades, pickleball, a sport sometimes regarded as a cross between badminton, tennis and ping pong, has been gaining momentum but really surged around 2018...
SUPPORTING FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS On March 31, a group of volunteers organized by B&B Gates of Doon gathered for a work day at Iva Behrens’ hog barn west of George. Her late husband, Curtis, passed away Feb. 21, and the community came together in the aftermath to...
Children were busy collecting Easter eggs at Aspen Heights April 12. The younger children had all the eggs collected within a few minutes! Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant The grounds at Aspen Heights were filled with excited youngsters April 12 at the annual Easter...
Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Outdoor Skills Day at Sandy Hollow will be Thursday, June 5, from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sessions may include shotgun shooting, air rifles, archery, outdoor cooking, wrist rockets, deer hunting lessons, canoeing, improving outdoor skills,...
Winston and Kaia Camarigg of Boyden pose with the Easter bunny after the race. The race for Easter eggs was on at 10 a.m.! Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant The Easter bunny made his appearance at Centennial Park April 19 to the delight of many area children. There...
Several of the evergreens were removed Monday, April 7. (Photo/Julie Bosma) After church Sunday, April 13, Pastor Keith and the congregation gathered outside and prayed for the Lord’s blessing on the church construction project. (Photo/Submitted) Julie Bosma |...
Boyden-Hull High School choir/vocal students performed at the 1A Iowa High School Music Association state solo/ensemble contest at Woodbury Central April 12 earning top honors. Front row, left to right, Sophie Moeller, Brooklyn Koele, Tylandon De Ruyter, Liza Jansma,...
Noah Waldner is shown by the 20-year-old ambulance that will be replaced by a new ambulance. Several area children pose with him before he gives them a tour of the ambulance. Stephen Stiles and Scott Westra serve pancakes at the fund-raising supper. Julie Bosma |...
ANKENY—FFA members across Iowa celebrated success when they gathered for the 97th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference April 13-15 at Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum in Ames. The Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference is one the largest of its kind in the National FFA...
Boyden-Hull High School students participated in the FFA Leadership Conference earlier this month. One of the recognitions from the conference went to the Ag Sales Team with an overall silver rating. Front: EllaJean Kooiker, Lexi Ewalt, Kinsly Altena, Erica Vollink,...
Western Christian High School students participated in the 97th FFA Leadership Conference. Among them left to right are: Megan Wielenga, Tena Leusink, Samantha Hoekstra, Allie Wielenga, Bella Alons and Talja vanNiejenhuis. (Photo/Submitted) Students volunteered for...
WINNING BEST OF SHOW Andy Goettsch, left, holds the trophy for winning Best of Show Limited Mileage Combo 2025 while Tyler Van Der Zwaag holds the champion belt after participating in the Mid-America Trucking Show March 27-29 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo/Submitted)...
CARING FOR THE PLANTS Sisters Carly Brummel, left, and Joanna take care of a section of plants at Zandstra Family Greenhouse where they have enjoyed working since about sixth grade. (Photo/Amy Lyon) FAIRY GARDEN Pictured is a fairy garden made at Zandstra Family...
DISTINGUISHED DIVISION LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Russ Goold recently received the 2023-2024 Distinguished Division Lieutenant Governor award for Division 4 of the Nebraska-Iowa District. Goold has been a member of the Hull Kiwanis Club nearly 50 years and enjoys helping...
Addi Covey first discovered her love of dance by watching a dance show on a streaming service. (Photo/Submitted) “Addi is a strong performer with great musicality and beautiful technique,” said Megan Kooima, Western Christian dance team coach. Dancer is having the...
