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...
CARING FOR BABIES AND BEYOND Kari Ney checks a baby’s vitals after helping with the at-home delivery. In Ney’s five years of midwifery, she has delivered some 240 babies. She is also a registered nurse practitioner who is licensed to help women through all stages of...
DRONES IN LAW ENFORCEMENT The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office operates four drones that are used in a variety of ways including search and rescue missions, traffic accidents, security, surveillance, flooding, fires, entry team operations, suspects at-large, high-risk...
THE CAST OF ‘LET’S HANG HIM AND READ THE WILL’ Otter Valley Players will present “Let’s Hang Him and Read the Will” directed by Amanda Henning. This show will be presented at Otter Valley Country Club April 2-5. Those interested can call Shirley for tickets,...
Boyden-Hull (left) and Western Christian (right) celebrate with their state-qualifying banners following their respective substate finals. The Comets punched a ticket to the 1A tournament, while the Wolfpack advanced to its third straight 2A bracket. Complete stories...
Per the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, there were no reported injuries of the motor vehicle accident on Feb. 19. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Sunni Battin | Editor No one was injured when a 2019 Subaru Outback, headed west on Main Street, crashed into the front of the Hull...
COOKIES FOR A CAUSE Students from Western Christian browse and buy items at the Pro Life Pack’s bake sale following their chapel on Jan. 27. They raised $849 and plan to make 50 tie blankets to donate to women and babies in need through the Alpha Center in Sioux...
Sunni Battin | Editor Voters will choose whether to approve a Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) for the Boyden-Hull School District in a special election March 4.“In northwest Iowa, people have always valued education and I think they value taking care of the...
INSPIRING LEADERS Pastor Adam Van Der Stoep from Hull First Reformed Church leads a short devotional before the Hull outstanding citizen and scholarship award luncheon Feb. 10. His concluding remarks urged guests to be good leaders for the city of Hull. (Photo/Amy...
One of the coldest days this winter season was Feb. 13 when it was -8 degrees. Sunni Battin | Editor When the temperature dips into single digits and even drops below zero, it’s important to stay warm and safe. One way to do that is to monitor weather conditions and...
Sunni Battin | Editor Cancer patients, victims of vehicle and farming accidents, and those getting surgery are often the recipients of another’s blood donation. “There is no substitute for human blood products,” said Allison Brumels, territory representative for...
MARRIED FOR 63 YEARS Gradus Kuipers and Caroline Vander Streek were married June 5, 1961. The best friends live at Aspen Heights in Hull, have two daughters, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. (Photo/Amy Lyon) IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY Pictured are Gradus and...
Car show coming to Boyden Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Car enthusiasts, come one, come all to the Frostbite Auto Fest Saturday, Feb. 22, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Demco Heritage Center in Boyden. Organized by the Moonlite Crewzers Car Club, this indoor car show is free to...
BREAKFAST IS SERVED A student smiles as he receives breakfast at the Instituto Harvest Hands, a primary Christian school in Juárez, Mexico. The school has 126 students enrolled from grades 1-6 and is supported by Harvest Hands Ministries. (Photo/Submitted) MISSION...
HELPING DOGS FEEL AND LOOK THEIR BEST Jenna Mantel of Canine Creations in Doon finishes grooming a Cavapoo named Peanut. Mantel’s love of dogs led to her opening her dog-grooming business in April 2024. She offers many grooming options, including baths, toenail trims,...
VICTORY OVER CANCER Mady Hansmann holds a sign from when she was officially declared in remission in 2014. She was diagnosed with a rare cancer in March 2013 and spent almost two years going through chemotherapy until finally a triple stem cell transplant helped her...
FITNESS CLASSES LEADERS Shanae Vander Waal, left, holds her 9-month-old daughter Stevie while Allie Van Kley takes her turn to speak at the Ignite Gym & Fitness ribbon cutting ceremony Jan. 13. Previously The Gainz Club, the rebranded Ignite Gym & Fitness...
Hull Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jess Wheeler. Sunni Battin | Editor Hull Chamber of Commerce executive director, Jess Wheeler, says the most rewarding aspect of her position is forming and maintaining connections. “Every day I get to talk to a new person...
