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One donation at a time

ENJOYING A BURGER FOR A GOOD CAUSEPictured are members of the public enjoying a burger feed hosted by Bright Start Preschool and Daycare in support of its fundraising efforts for expansion which nearly doubles the child capacity. The meal was served Wednesday, Sept....

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Hull business moves to a new location with new possibilities

Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Florist Christiana Westra of C Anna’s Things will be moving her business to a new location in the coming weeks as her family prepares to move to her husband’s family farm. C Anna’s Things has been curating floral designs and arrangements...

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Honeyhomb Market

CUTTING A RIBBON FOR NEW BUSINESS OFFERINGSPictured is Jordan Van Schepen of Hull’s newest business, Honeyhomb Market, cutting the Hull Chamber of Commerce ribbon during a ceremony Thursday, Sept. 28. The event was well-attended with both Hull city staff, Chamber of...

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A flight to remember

A FLIGHT FULL OF MEMORIESPictured is Marine Capt. Chris Vande Weerd customizing his CH-53K helicopter in support of the Iowa Hawkeyes before a flyover ceremony. He had the opportunity to lead with three other Marines before the Iowa Hawkeye vs. Western Michigan game...

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Boyden-Hull celebrates homecoming week

boyden-hull homecoming courtBack Row (Left-Right): Haley Crawford, Blake Moser, Eric Nilles, Nathan Van Otterloo Savanna Nilles; Middle Row (Left-Right): Taiten Den Besten, Aubrey Marra, Trey Van Roekel; Front Row (Left-Right): Jaiden Cannegieter & Monika Van...

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Helping hands and servant hearts

ENJOYING A TIME WITH FAMILYResidents of Aspen Heights Senior Living and their families had the opportunity Tuesday, Sept. 12 to enjoy a family picnic put on by the staff at Aspen Heights in celebration of National Assisted Living Week. (Photos/Shane D. Johnson) Aspen...

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Helping local children thrive and succeed

Russ Goold elected as Kiwanis Club lieutenant governor of Division 4 HELPING THE HULL COMMUNITY THRIVEPictured is Russ Goold (right) of the Hull Kiwanis Club giving a check to former Hull recreation director Joe Snyder (left) in June 2021. This photo represents...

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A new perspetive in the pulpit

A NEW PASTOR AT AMERICAN REFORMED CHURCHPictured is Hull’s American Reformed Church’s newest pastor, Mark Cercone. Cercone gave his first sermon from the pulpit in his new position Sunday, Sept. 10. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Mark Cercone is new pastor at American...

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Hull Co-op Service Center: a new way to serve customers

TOURS OF THE HULL CO-OP SERVICE CENTERThose who attended the open house event of the new Hull Co-op Service Center Thursday, Sept. 7, had the opportunity to be given tours of the new site, demonstrating how customers will be served by the qualified staff there....

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Fareway in Hull breaks ground

GROUNDBREAKING FOR NEW OPPORTUNITYHull Mayor Arlan Moss, Hull Economic Development Director Doug Anderson, Hull Industrial Development Corporation President Cory De Wit, Congressman Randy Feenstra and Fareway CEO Reynolds W. Cramer gave remarks to members of the...

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On baseball and life’s journey

AN IDENTITY FOUND IN MINISTRYPastor Owen Hoegh of St. Paul Lutheran Church north of Hull spoke to the Hull Kiwanis Club Thursday, Aug. 24. He spoke on the various roles he has had as a baseball player, a husband and pastor. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson...

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Raising funds for the future of daycare in Hull

Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The Bright Start Daycare and Preschool expansion project is on pace to be completed by the end of October. In a generous contribution to the overall goals of Bright Start Daycare and Preschool, Iowa State Bank will be matching funds up...

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Lending a helping paw

A THERAPY K-9 FOR SIOUX COUNTY SCHOOLSPictured is the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office newest canine, McGrath. McGrath also goes by the nickname “Big Mac” and is an 18-month-old yellow labrador retriever. He will be serving as a therapy K-9 for nine area schools on a...

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Bringing hospitality to farm life

The North Place offers unique gathering space Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The story of The North Place southwest of Hull began ten years ago this fall when Dan and Laurie Buyert started building their dream location for bringing hospitality into the lives of...

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School safety gets a boost in Sioux County

Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Every school year, school safety is a top concern amongst school administrators and Sioux County school resource officers such as Waylon Pollema. This year, big changes are in store for how students are served.Pollema shared some...

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