The Western Christian boys’ soccer team poses with its state-qualification banner following a 3-2 win over Unity Christian in the Class 1A Substate 1 tournament final Wednesday, May 24. This is the third-straight season the Wolfpack have made it to the state...
SIGNING WITH TOWN AND COUNTRY IMPLEMENTWestern Christian student Matt Alons signs a contract of intent to continue his education and join the team at Town and Country Implement as a technician apprentice. He is pictured seated between Brandon Dorhout, left, and James...
CANVASING THE SCENEJunior and senior class students of Boyden-Hull’s forensic science class had the opportunity to take part in a simulated crime-scene investigation Monday, May 20. The event was the culmination of an entire semester of course work, instructed by Kent...
FUN IN THE SUNFirst Reformed Church youth pastor Ross Van Kley engages with students through fun and games during a parking lot party at the northeast corner of the church lot Wednesday, May 24. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer On Wednesday, May...
POPULAR ATTRACTIONThe boys enjoyed the battle axes activity which included throwing axes with Velcro at a target. The attraction was one activity available for Hull Christian School students Friday, May 19, as a reward for their jog/walk-a-thon efforts. (Photo/Julie...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Summer Reading Programs will be kicking off at both Boyden and Hull Public Libraries soon.Boyden Public LibraryThe first program of the summer reading season at Boyden Public Library will be June 6. The kick-off event for the Boyden...
This aerial view of the Iowa State Bank shows two buildings north of it which it purchased. The building directly north of it was Len’s Market. The next store to the north had Louie’s Barber Shop on the south side and Hull Dry Cleaners in the north half. It later...
Jill DeRuyter led the fifth- and sixth-grade vocalists in the program “Motivated” presented Tuesday, May 16. In the song, “I Can Can,” some of the students were boom whacker players and others played kazoos. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Fifth-...
Amie Smit directed the Hull Christian School orchestra during the spring band and orchestra pops concert May 18. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Hull Christian School students presented the spring band and orchestra pops concert Thursday, May 18....
The Western Christian boys’ golf team poses with its state-qualification banner following the Class 2A boys’ district golf tournament at Emerald Hills in Arnold’s Park Monday, May 15. The Wolfpack finished one stroke behind the Boyden-Hull Comets to earn their...
The Boyden-Hull boys’ golf team poses with its state-qualification banner after taking first place at the Class 2A district golf meet at Emerald Hills Golf Club in Arnold’s Park. This is the third-straight season in Class 2A, fourth overall, the Comets will appear as...
RECOGNIZED FOR SERVING(RIGHT) Leon Mulder, pictured right, of Hull’s Automated Waste Systems was recognized for the “Bless You” Award from GEA Farming’s Nate Johnson in recent weeks. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Leon Mulder, co-owner of Automated...
SIOUX COUNTY FAIR BOARD SPEAKS TO HULL CHAMBEROn Monday, May 8, members of the Hull Chamber of Commerce had the opportunity to learn about the proposed Sioux County Ag Expo from Sioux County Fair Board vice-president, LeAnn Englin, and board member, Joel Leusink....
A DAY TO GO FISHINGResidents of Hull’s Pleasant Acres Care Center had the opportunity to enjoy some fun games and activities Wednesday, May 17, in celebration of National Nursing Care Week. Pictured is Pleasant Acres culinary arts specialist, Tracy Ver Mulm, and her...
DRESSING UP FOR A FUN EVENINGStudents of Western Christian are shown here enjoying the May 5 Western Christian Banquet Night. Front Row (left to right): Olivia Hulstein, Kayla Van Otterloo, Payton Marks, Jenna Balt, Kyra Bakker and Adelle Wolfswinkel. Back Row (left...
In 1911, First National Bank was on the northeast corner of First and Main Streets. Iowa State Bank was located on Main Street south of First National Bank. On this picture it has a “Bank” sign on the front of the building. (Photo/Submitted) Julie Bosma | Editorial...
SENIOR CLASS SPEAKERSBoyden-Hull class of 2023 speakers Jennifer Luevano, Luke Myers and Piper Ross give their reflections on their years in high school while looking forward to things to come. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Boyden-Hull High School...
EARNING THE DEGREEBlake Moss is shown shaking the hand of administrator, James Regnerus, after accepting his diploma as a graduating student of the class of 2023. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer On Monday, May 15, seniors of Trinity Christian High...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Seniors at Western Christian High School enjoyed their graduation Tuesday, May 16. The 73 graduates enjoyed their graduation ceremony in Western Christian’s gymnasium with family, friends and community members celebrating alongside the...
PROUD TO HELP THE HULL COMMUNITYParker De Vos recently completed his Eagle Scout project which took the form of a free library and food pantry situated on the northwest corner of the Hull Historical Society. He is shown here posing for a photo, beaming with pride at...
