Kaylee DeJong is chosen for the 1A/2A Iowa All-State Jazz Band and will perform May 15 at the 98th Annual Iowa Bandmasters Conference in Des Moines. (Courtesy of Iowa Central/Paul DeCoursey) Sunni Battin | Editor It has been a daily grind of perfecting her art and now...
Sunni Battin | Editor Uncertainty seems to be the looming word regarding the flurry of tariffs issued this month and the forecast of what remains to be seen. “A tariff is an import tax,” said Chad Hart, Iowa State University economics professor. “Goods created in...
Shelly Van Otterloo, owner of ANEW nutrition, says her favorite thing about Hull are the people. Long-term resident ‘grateful’ for community and opportunities Sunni Battin | Editor "I will always be grateful for the opportunities I’ve been given in Hull." - -Shelly...
Emma De Jong, “Fading Landlines” Juan Acros, “Salmon Swimming Upstream” Madisyn Jansen, “Head in the Clouds” Juliana Rodriquez, “Dinner Time” Shelby Wells, “Grizzly Bear” Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant The artwork of 10 Boyden-Hull students was accepted into Dordt...
When you pass through the waters… Annica Van Bemmel drew a coloring page on “When you pass through the waters…” The Lord is my Shephard Karyn Uittenbogaard drew this coloring page on Psalm 23. Stand Fast in the Faith Mattias Vis drew the “Stand Fast in the Faith”...
Cason made a replica of DeJong’s Hardware Hank. Hollis made a replica of Home on Main and The Grain House. Kylee made a replica of B. Fierce. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Colleen Horstman’s third graders at Hull Christian School made replicas of Hull buildings as...
SCHOLTEN FAMILY From left to right, Ella, Mikah, Mary, Ethan, Thane and Jase. (Photo/Submitted) BONDING ON THE FARM Mikah and Mary Scholten have raised their four children on the farm. Pictured are the two youngest, Jase, left, and Ethan, with their dad....
PLANT MANAGER Darren De Groot is the plant manager at Farmers Feed and Supply in Boyden. De Groot started there in 1998 in high school and worked his way up to manager. (Photo/Amy Lyon) MAKING CUSTOMIZED FEED Pictured is the inside of Farmers Feed and Supply in Boyden...
HONORING HARV PUNT Harv and Lori Punt started H&L Enterprises, which later became Livestock Equipment & Manufacturing, in the early 1990s. Harv was known for designing cattle-working equipment and helping his customers in any way possible until his tragic...
Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for March 18, 2025The blizzard that wasn’t. That’s what is transpiring right now as I write this on the morning of March 19. All...
By Robin Opsahl | Iowa Capital Dispatch House and Senate appropriations subcommittees on Tuesday advanced the governor’s health care proposal to expand Iowa’s medical residencies and increase funding for the state’s health care student loan repayment program, largely...
Boyden-Hull boys’ and girls’ track and field Girls win seven of 10 events at Dordt Indoor competition Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor SIOUX CENTER – Several Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley track and field participants competed in an early meet in Sioux Center. While the girls...
Alissa Van Zweden spoke on Floral Expressions for the Home. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Harlan Ten Haken spoke on Agriculture for the Future/Horses and Tractors. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Moeller danced to “The Blue Skirt Waltz.” (Photo/Julie Bosma) The tables...
Western Christian boys’ basketball celebrates its second consecutive Class 2A state title win. The Wolfpack, led by All-Tournament selections Karsten Moret and captain Kaden Van Regenmorter, defeated West Lyon 46-42 in the championship game. (Photo/Andrew Buckman)
BIT BY THE ACTING BUG Pictured is Megan Wielenga, front right, along with fellow cast members in the play “The Storm in the Barn” that Western Christian High School performed Nov. 14-15, 2024.Wielenga is a freshman and looks forward to continue participating in many...
MAKING FOOD MORE NUTRITOUS Pictured are tacos with microgreens added as a healthy garnish. The nutrient-dense baby plant is four to 40 times more nutrient-dense than its full-grown counterpart. Microgreens can be eaten as is or added to any foods like salads, tacos,...
The sopranos and altos performed “Mister Sandman” at the Musical Timeline Concert May 6. The orchestra performed “Colonel Hathi’s March” from The Jungle Book. Lyle Van Ravenswaay performed “The Typewriter” with the orchestra. The jazz band performed several songs made...
Mary Van Es has mixed emotions about retirement but is very grateful for her colleagues and career. Mary Van Es thankful for long career as she begins new life chapter Sunni Battin | Editor After more than three decades in the insurance industry, Mary Van Es is...
Kindergarten through second graders recited Psalm 36:5, 7 and 9 and sang several songs about “Jehovah – Our Light” at the All-School Program. Third through fifth graders sang “Thy Word Is a Light Unto My Path.” Grades six through eight sang “Shine on Us.” Julie Bosma...
Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for March 11, 2025There are times of the year I enjoy more than others. Fall is always my favorite because of the mild weather and...
