GEESE SEEN AT ALTON POND IN SIOUX COUNTYPictured are geese enjoying the beautiful weather at Alton Pond in Sioux County. Often the sightings of more birds in Sioux County, such as geese and bald eagles, can be attributed less to the rise in the population numbers but...
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Taking hoax calls seriously
County SheriffJamie Van Voorst Sioux County Sheriff discusses recent 'swatting' Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer On Tuesday, March 21, Iowa 9-1-1 dispatch centers were plagued by hoax “swatting” calls. “Swatting” is when an individual or group of individuals calls...
Water tower refresh to include new city logo
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Boyden’s water tower on the north side of town has been the same color since 2005. Come May or June of this year, however, plans are in the works to begin a repaint of the existing structure.“After inspection it was determined the tower...
Flapping Jacks for Funds
ENJOYING A MEALPictured is Hudson Kroese seated on his father Ryan’s lap enjoying a meal of sausages and pancakes. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer It's an annual event in Hull that provides far-reaching benefit to the community and the 2023 version...
Guiding students’ emotions daily within the classroom
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Implementation of the digital app CloseGap at Boyden-Hull for first-sixth grade has been a great addition to the school’s vision for addressing mental health on a daily basis. Each day, students are given time to reflect on their...
Breaking for impact
SERVING THE CHURCH OF LIVING HOPEPictured are students of Northwestern College who took the opportunity to serve the Tyler, Texas, Church of Living Hope during the week of March 9 as part of a spring service project. The students helped with youth ministry, Spanish...
Hull community welcomes Ukrainian family to town
HULL COMMUNITY WELCOMES TANTSURA FAMILY TO THE COMMUNITYThe Tantsura family, who came to the United States from their home country of Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion, has been welcomed into the community of Hull since their arrival, with the siblings...
Bringing the music
A PASSION FOR MUSICMichael Hornback has recently been hired as Boyden-Hull Community School District’s grades 5-12 band director. Hornback brings a levity and passion for teaching music and inspiring his students to excel in his classroom. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson)...
Simulating emergency scenarios, showcasing career options
LEARNING THE WORK OF A PHARMACY TECHTrinity Christian students Alicia Moss, left, and Madalyn Vis, right, get a hands-on lesson in what it takes to be a pharmacy technician during the Scrubs Camp at Northwest Iowa Community College. Students were given candy to...
Buzzer-beater sends Western Christian back to state
HEADING BACK TO STATE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN TWO SEASONSThe Western Christian boys’ basketball team poses with its banner following a 67-66 win over West Lyon in the Class 2A Substate 1 tournament game at MOC-Floyd Valley High School in Orange City Saturday, Feb. 25....
Agencies provide resources for mental health response
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Sioux County has seen many changes proposed since Sheriff Jamie Van Voorst was elected in November 2022. Under his leadership, the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office has taken steps to continue to develop the robust services provided to the...
Supporting outdoor activity for 25 years
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The Sioux County Sportsmen’s Club has accomplished quite a bit in the past year, celebrating its 25th year as an organization in 2022. The organization continues to be dedicated to helping Sioux County procure and improve land for...
Shining the spotlight on Hull
2023 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Don Krommendyk Chamber hosts Outstanding Awards and Scholarship banquet Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer On Monday, Feb. 13, members of the Hull community came together to celebrate the Hull Chamber of Commerce’s annual Outstanding Awards and...
Building with Legos, building friendships at Boyden Public Library
ENJOYING A TIME OF LEGO CREATIONPictured are several students making Lego creations at the Boyden Public Library Wednesday, Feb. 15. (Photos/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Youth enjoyed a time of building friendships and making Lego creations during...
New Sioux County Sheriff’s Office K-9 takes to the streets
K-9 ROCKY TAKES ON NEW ROLE AT SIOUX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEPictured is handler Deputy Agustin Martinez and his K-9 Rocky. Martinez and Rocky recently earned their first arrests Saturday, Feb. 11. Martinez and Rocky take up the role K-9 Sonny and handler Sgt. Justin...
Hull Christian hosts Cadets/Gems pinewood derby car races
READY. SET. RACE!Pictured are students of Hull Christian School’s GEMS and CADETS preparing their pinewood derby racecars at the starting line. The event was held at Hull Christian Wednesday, Feb. 8. (Photos/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer On...
Iowa governor’s STEM council awards $25,000 to Boyden-Hull School District
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The Iowa Governor’s STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) Advisory Council announced in a Jan. 31 press release that the Boyden-Hull Community School District will join the STEM Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers and High...
Hull Christian third and fifth graders celebrate Christmas contest win
CELEBRATING WITH PIZZA AT HULL CHRISTIANThird and fifth graders at Hull Christian Elementary School were treated to a pizza party by the Sioux County Conservation Tuesday, Feb. 7. The lunch and party were in celebration of the class's win in the Sioux County...
Putting pen to paper
Reflections of a Hull farmer and community leader REFLECTIONS ON A LIFE OF DEDICATION, SERVICE AND FAITHHull native Stanley Zylstra is pictured here with his new book “Faith Family Farming: Farm Boy From Hull, Iowa Reminisces.” He is shown beside a plaque inside his...
Serving up good times through Hull Parks and Rec pickleball fun
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Blake Eichmann, Hull’s Parks and Recreation director, has been introducing Hull area residents to pickleball recently. Pickleball is akin to a larger version of ping pong or tennis. Among the rules of the game are that...

