HELPING RAISE FUNDS FOR KIDS' CLUBPictured are co-directors for Hull Kids’ Club Elaine Boogerd (left) and Sylvia Eekhoff (right) working to help raise funds and show off what community impact the program has throughout the school year. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D....
Farmers Mutual Insurance in 2023 (Photo/Julie Bosma) Farmers Mutual Insurance Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Farmers Mutual Insurance• In the early 1880s, several farmers in Sioux County felt they were paying far too much for insurance on their farm buildings and...
A THERAPY K-9 FOR SIOUX COUNTY SCHOOLSPictured is the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office newest canine, McGrath. McGrath also goes by the nickname “Big Mac” and is an 18-month-old yellow labrador retriever. He will be serving as a therapy K-9 for nine area schools on a...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The Hull Historical Society will be hosting the third annual Tombstone Tour at Hope Cemetery Sept. 30. This year’s theme will be centered around presenters’ family members throughout Hull’s decades. Those who will be featured will be...
HULL CHRISTIAN SCHOOLTaylor DeJong, Amanda DeKam, Karynna Bonestroo and Madi Ten Haken (Photo/Submitted) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Hull Christian SchoolKarynna Bonestroo joins Hull Christian as a kindergarten teacher. Bonestroo was raised in Alton, Iowa, and...
SPEAKING TO TOURNAMENT CROWDMitch Van Engen speaks to the 108 golfers who came out to the Dave Mulder Memorial Foundation golf tournament Aug. 5 at the Rock River Golf and Country Club in Rock Rapids. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The Dave Mulder...
BOYDEN-HULL FILLS WITH STUDENTSThe hallways of Boyden-Hull Junior/Senior High School slowly fill up during the transition from sixth to seventh period Wednesday, Aug. 23, during the first day back to school. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Area...
The Van Muyden building was purchased by Farmers Mutual in 2006 for expansion purposes. (Photo/Submitted) History of the Overbaugh/Van Muyden Building Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant • The site of the Van Muyden building on the east side of Main Street was...
The North Place offers unique gathering space Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The story of The North Place southwest of Hull began ten years ago this fall when Dan and Laurie Buyert started building their dream location for bringing hospitality into the lives of...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Every school year, school safety is a top concern amongst school administrators and Sioux County school resource officers such as Waylon Pollema. This year, big changes are in store for how students are served.Pollema shared some...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The 2023-2024 school year will entail changes to the staffing rosters of area schools. The important role of teaching children will be taken up by many new and enthusiastic teachers.Trinity Christian High SchoolAlissa Van Maanen joins...
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Kids ages 4-10 became master stuffed animal creators during an event at the Boyden Public Library last week.The library hosted a build-an-animal workshop over three different sessions on August 16, 17 and 18. Participants listened to a...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer On Wednesday, Aug. 16, employees at Hull Co-op had the opportunity to invite their families to work. The third annual Hull Co-op “Family Day” offered a chance for employee family members to learn about and experience just what their...
Hull Christian in 2023 (Photo/Julie Bosma) Hull Christian School Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant • On March 10, 1909, the first society meeting was held, and the school board was elected that would be responsible for beginning a Christian elementary school. Those...
SPENDING TIME WITH LAOTAIN YOUTHDuring Leah Rozeboom's Northwestern College Summer of Service trip to Laos, she had the opportunity to spend time with local youths while working at Laos' biggest hospital teaching English to the staff members of the hospital and...
ENJOYING SOME FUN AT THE BOYDEN SPLASH PADTy Lammers (left) and Nina Schafer (right) enjoy Boyden Bash by playing in the city’s splash pad Wednesday, Aug. 9. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson). Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Boyden Splash Bash Wednesday, Aug. 9, offered area...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Results from the Combined Appeal effort are in for this year’s hometown donation push in Hull. In total, $22,865 was donated to the various causes of Combined Appeal. The 12 organizations that took part in this year’s drive continue on...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The new Boyden city logo was unveiled during repainting of the water tower that was completed recently. The previous logo was painted in 2005 and needed to be updated. The city logo will be used to welcome all who come to Boyden and...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The Aug. 5 and 6 storm systems tested emergency services throughout Sioux County, with flash flooding blocking many roadways and a tornado spotted south of Sioux Center. Sioux County Sheriff’s Office emergency management director chief...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a disaster proclamation for Sioux County Sunday, Aug. 6, following localized flash flooding and a tornado sighting in Sioux County. The proclamation entails that the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant and...
