Inisha Hoehamer will be teaching art at Hull Christian. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Olivia De Jongh will be teaching first grade at Hull Christian. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Bailey Baccam will be the fifth grade teacher at Hull Christian. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Boyden-Hull Community...
Bridget, a Wheaton Terrier Mix, was adopted by Sindy Bonestroo of Boyden. (Photo/Submitted) Sunni Battin | Editor Less than a decade ago, Sindy Bonestroo of Boyden went on a mission to search for a lap dog. Instead, she came home with Bridget, a Wheaton Terrier Mix,...
Radon Mitigation Specialist Thomas Selgrade says there are multiple ways to test radon even with a radon kit but following instructions is important. (Photo/Submitted) Sunni Battin | Editor Radon, the silent killer, can be a real pest since it is odorless, colorless...
Hull Economic Development Director Keaton Van Roekel, says, “Builders are putting in radon-resistant construction features, including venting and sub-slab piping. Many Hull-area homes now include these features. Easy-to-use radon test kits are available for $10 at the...
There are multiple city council seats on the ballot for Boyden and Hull in the Nov. 4 election. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Sunni Battin | Editor Both Boyden and Hull will have city council seats on the Nov. 4 ballot. For Boyden, there are two city council seats and...
Every person has a story to tell and every story has a bigger meaning. (Photo/Submitted) From the Editor Sunni Battin | Editor Unpacking boxes last week, I came across a story I wrote over 20 years ago. It was about Joe Galloway. He was a correspondent and columnist,...
DOCTOR SAM KOTH Dr. Sam Koth has been in dentistry practice since 2010, obtained his mastership with the Academy of General Dentistry in 2019, earned diplomate status with the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine in 2021 and has owned Rock Valley Dental in Rock...
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....
