Zach Gaul walks through the halls with his brother, Carson, who graduated from kindergarten on May 9. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant The Boyden-Hull seniors had their Senior Walk at Boyden-Hull Elementary on May 16. The seniors walked through the halls and received...
LIFEWISE LEADERS Kelley Crawford, left, and Tina Koerselman, are the director and teacher of LifeWise Academy Boyden-Hull, respectively. The two began the Bible-based character education classes during school hours in 2022. (Photo/Amy Lyon) THE JOY OF THE WORD One boy...
Cases of measles have recently been detected in nearby states Missouri and Kansas. (Photo/Submitted) Sunni Battin | Editor While there have been no reported cases of measles this year in Iowa so far, the numbers elsewhere continue to climb. The latest numbers...
JAYLIE DE JAGERJaylie De Jager, a senior at Trinity Christian, was recognized as a 2025 Iowa Governor’s Scholar. (Photo/Submitted) Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Since 2003, the Iowa governor’s office, Iowa High School Athletic Association and title sponsor Iowa Farm Bureau...
One of the selections of the Boyden-Hull choir was “Crowded Table.” The Boyden-Hull band was featured in the spring concert May 6. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Boyden-Hull High School its spring band and choral concert May 6. Choir selections were: “What Was I...
The freshman/sophomore choir sang “Let Us Together Praise the Lord” and “Thou Art My God, O God of Grace.” The Trinity Christian High School Band was featured in the spring concert May 6. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Trinity Christian High School presented its...
Hamilton Verwolf, Blakely Pollema, Tucker Van Engen, Kendyl Hoekstra and Rex Oostenink sing in their concert May 5. Faith Bierma, first-grade teacher, accompanied students on violin in the song “Ancient Words.” Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Over 200 Hull Christian...
Eighth graders pose by the Sunburst Locust tree they planted for Steve Anderson. Left to right:Ava Ney, Isabella Bauer, Kendal Stroeh (teacher), Reese Wielenga, Breckin Van Schepen, Logan Fedders, Colton Warntjes, Nico Boddie, Haley Van Veldhuizen and Jewell den Hoed....
Tycen Van Zee and Breckyn Van Vugt arrived for prom in a “Mutt Cutts” cart. Posing for a picture during the grand march are (left to right) Piper Hanson, Jessica Wielenga, Kendra Kooiman, Jason Vande Vugte, Aralyn Hulstein, Caleb Greydanus, Brody Statema, Benjamin...
The string orchestra played “Reverie” and “Turtlewood Stomp” which were written by brothers Samuel Gelfer and Matthew Gelfer. One of the selections of the chorale was “Simple Praise,” which was about simple gifts for which we give simple praise – “…For the love of a...
Multiple projects in Boyden and Hull were among the award recipients of the Sioux County Community Foundation May 6 which awarded over $137,000 in grants.“The projects receiving Sioux County Community Foundation grants represent significant efforts and improvements...
Sunni Battin | Editor Marking its 47th year, the annual Combined Appeal campaign runs deep in the community, with the whole purpose of spreading goodness and helping others. Since 1978, multiple charities have been chosen each year for the one drive campaign. For...
Boyden EMS Front row (left to right): Cobi Jones, Adison Brands, Dan Buyert, Ashley Loges, Holly Starkenburg, Angie Paulson, Jacob Guse, Natashia Guse. Back row (left to right): Ryan Reiser, Michael Hansen, Austin Loges, Doug Van Roekel, Chris Starkenburg, Galen...
20-plus years of serviceRick Kiers-EMT, Rick Kattenberg-EMT, Brad Nielsen-Driver. 0-4 years of service Adam Van Der Stoep-Driver, Emma Franken-EMT, Dallas Van Ginkel-Driver, Cindy Te Slaa-EMT, Stephen Stiles-EMT, Sadie Rozeboom-Student. Not pictured Jobey Hespe-EMT,...
Sophie Moeller says her mother, Cindy, “is one of my biggest inspirations and I’m very lucky to have her.” (Photo/Submitted) Sunni Battin | Editor "My favorite part about performing is expressing the musicality of a piece." - Sophie Moellen Excited might just be...
Jackson Mulder has the same car number as his father. (Photo/Samantha Kirk) Sunni Battin | Editor Prior to every race, Jackson Mulder can be found in his grandfather’s workshop in Doon working on his race car changing, grinding or rotating tires or beating out the...
Rocky loves treats but he loves tennis balls particularly yellow ones way more. (Photo/Submitted) Sioux County Sheriff Jamie Van Voorst describes the K-9 partnership of Deputy Agustin Martinez Jr. and K-9 partner, Rocky, as “a true team.” Sunni Battin | Editor The...
TRAVELING TO SOUTH AMERICA Heath and Wendy DeJong, the couple second from right, went on a mission trip to Argentina and Chile with the pictured group from the United States March 23 through April 2. (Photo/Submitted) UN ASADO ARGENTINO During their mission trip to...
Trinity seniors posed for a picture the evening of their junior-senior banquet. Front: Matthew Boon, Cory Maassen, Mark Hoekstra, Kylan Davelaar, Trey Boogerd, Carter Westra, Reid Groeneweg. Middle: Kerstin Brummel, Grace Poppema, Kylie Schiermeyer, Jaylie de Jager,...
Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Evelyn Breuer is retiring from the Hull Post Office after 24 years. She will be missed by everyone who frequents the post office. She said she is really going to miss the people she’s served for 24 years. One of the changes she’s seen...
