A HEARTFELT FAREWELL Miranda Ten Pas says goodbye to a little girl she made friends with during a mission trip to Guatemala June 7-15. (Photo/Submitted) UNITED IN FAITH Craig Verhoef (distant left), Scott de Boom, left center, and Cal Van Der Zwaag, right, pray for...
COLLECTING DONATIONS Merritt Moss is collecting donations for Ronald McDonald House Charities as he participates in this year’s Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show. For monetary donations, visit donorbox.org/gcss2025, enter the dollar amount and choose team designation...
Kindness comes in all forms. Using words is just one way to express kindness. (Photo/Submitted). From the Editor: Sunni Battin | Editor Kindness seems to be more important than ever these days and on the minds of others, at least in my orbit anyway. Friends and family...
The Foreign Candy Express passed out candy to the kids at the parade on July 19. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Featured in the parade on July 19 were the Hull Citizens of the Year, Dan and Renae Pottebaum. (Photo/Julie Bosma) A young kid collects candy during the parade on July...
Two locals to be honored in Hull SummerFest parade CITIZENS OF THE YEARDan and Renae Pottebaum hold their citizens of the year award during the Hull outstanding citizen and scholarship award luncheon in February. They were honored with the recognition and are humbled...
“The Snow White Musicapalooza” cast and crew are: First row: Jacquelyn Bergstrom, Santiago Maldonado, Emma De Jong, Kaylee De Jong, Brooklyn Koele, Sophia Moeller, Isaak Sanchez, Jack Moeller, Caitlyn Beyer. Second Row: Cason Baatz, Eloise De Wit, Rhiannan Van Beek,...
Employees of The Foreign Candy Company in Hull were treated to corn dogs at a staff lunch for their dedication and hard work. The company has been in business 47 years and was established in 1978. (Photo/Julie Bosma). Sunni Battin | Editor Employees of The Foreign...
CELEBRATING RETIREMENT Brian and Pauline Kroese’s family gathers to take a group picture during a grill out at Hull Co-op May 30 for Brian’s last day before retiring from the company after 36 years. (Photo/Submitted) FAMILY WORKING TOGETHER Brian Kroese, left, poses...
TUBA SECTION Alex Van Surksum, back left, takes a moment to take a picture with fellow tuba players from Luther College and a local Japanese school during the college’s band trip to Japan. (Photo/Submitted) NAGOYA CASTLE Alex Van Surksum along with 60 other Luther...
Denny Wright at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. on June 3 holding a picture of himself receiving a Bronze Star in 1971 for his service in the Vietnam War. (Photo/Submitted). Bruce Wright, Rep. Randy Feenstra and Denny Wright in Washington, D.C., for...
Kobi and Alyssa Baccam met at Northwestern College in Orange City. They were married in Sioux Center on June 21, 2024. (Photo Credit: Cassie Voogt, https://cassiebethphoto.com) Sunni Battin | Editor "Kobi is always willing to help and give much of himself for me and...
ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP Bruce Arant will be at the Boyden Public Library for an illustration workshop Thursday, June 19, at 12:30 p.m. Photo by Emily Kurth-Christensen of the Harlan Community Library. (Photo/Submitted) Author and illustrator to present illustration...
Boyden-Hull boys’ golf stands in a row, while repping its first-place medals, trophy and state title banner. Pictured from left to right: Coach Brad Van Roekel, Jackson Keizer, Jeremy Maassen, Carter Kleinwolterink, Garret Van Es, Braylen Crawford and Carson Tiedeman....
FAMILY BONDING Pictured is Justin Achterhof, left, with his girlfriend, Morgan Mueller, and kids Peyton, Sutteyn and Landen at a car show in George last year. Justin showed his 1985 Monte Carlo SS and won a couple trophies. (Photo/Submitted) CHILDHOOD MEMORIES...
RYAN BECKER, MD Dr. Ryan Becker, MD, is a family medicine physician at Sanford Health in Sheldon. He also does outreach at the Boyden clinic. (Photo/Submitted) Concerns of obesity rise in Sioux County Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Thirty-eight percent of adults living in...
Boyden-Hull boys’ golf poses with its state-qualifying banner following its Class 1A district title win in Le Mars. Pictured from left to right: Coach Brad Van Roekel, Garret Van Es, Brayden Crawford, Carter Kleinwolterink, Jackson Keizer, Landon Woelber, Jeremy...
Grace Poppema gets a hug from her mom, Kathy Poppema, after graduation. (Photo/Submitted) Jaylie De Jager gave the valedictorian speech for the class of 2025. (Photo/Submitted) Ava Klein receives her diploma from Board of Trustees President, Perry Van Egdom, and class...
Jesse Ney gets a hug from his mom, Kari Ney. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Lydia Ellis was presented with the Western Christian Citizenship Award. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Dr. Brian Verwolf presented Levi Westra with the Western Christian Citizenship Award. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Seven...
(Left to right) Barb, Josh, and sons Dalton and Chase Hoekstra at a fundraiser at Pizza Ranch May 19. A percentage of sales and tips went to aid the family with bills after Josh was diagnosed with a rare disease and has since stopped working. (Photo/Julie Bosma)....
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...
