The graduates threw their caps in the air in celebration after receiving their diplomas. Principal Pottebaum presented the Governor’s Award to Braylen Crawford. Philip De Koster presented the Citizenship Award to Olivia Buyert. Four seniors were in the top-10 percent...
BOYDEN-HULL HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR Front, left to right, Jackie Bergstrom, Ally Gardner, Andrew Kaufman, Seth Webb-Perez, Angel Moralis Martin, Trever Hogan, Rhia Van Beek, Eloise De Wit. Second row, Sophie Moeller, Alexis Van Voorst, Liza Jansma, Camryn Miller, Zach Gaul,...
Bob Dykstra received a draft letter in 1967 for the Vietnam War. (Photo/Submitted) Bob Dykstra served as a medic during the Vietnam War which lasted from 1955-1975 Sunni Battin | Editor Throughout the Vietnam War, which spanned from 1955-1975, many U.S. citizens were...
Kindergarten graduation at Boyden-Hull was May 9. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant 42 kindergarteners graduated from Boyden-Hull Elementary School May 9. The graduates marched into the gym to “Pomp and Circumstance” and sang “Watch Me as I Graduate,” “I Know My...
The woodwind section of the fifth- through eighth-grade band is shown here. The sixth- through eighth-grade orchestra played “Hopak,” a Russian dance, at the spring concert May 13. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Hull Christian School had its band and orchestra...
Retirees (left to right) Julie Visscher, John Olson and Heidi Willer were honored at an open house for their retirement after a total 104 years at Boyden-Hull. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Boyden-Hull had an open house May 14 for its three...
Edward Jones financial advisor, Eric Rankin, recently qualified for the Edward Jones recognition conference Momentum, which celebrates the contributions and achievements of 459 of the most successful financial advisors from the firm’s more than 20,000. The event was...
Left to Right, Advisor Miss Joenks, Chloe Rydberg, Alyssa Schmidt, Kase Hoekstra, Bohdan Stepantsov, Colten Rozenboom, Ethan Vande Griend, Talja van Niejenhuis, Megan Wielenga, Japen Bakker, Micah Zeilenga, Elliot Blankespoor, Kole Beukelman, Riley Dibbet, Nora...
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...
