Custodianship at Hull Christian School Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Custodians at local schools put in long hours, working to keep schools running smoothly. There is always another task to be accomplished, another list of rooms to maintain and another student to...
Dwayne Van Leeuwen Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Dwayne Van Leeuwen has been a long-time supporter of 4-H and the impact the organization has made in his life and in the lives of his kids and the broader community. Starting at the age of 10, Van Leeuwen took on the...
Longtime Sioux County 4-H participants turned leaders reflect Shane D. Johnson |Staff WriterJessica Jensen | Managing Editor The Sioux County Fair brings many participants and onlookers to the fairgrounds each year. Amongst the hustle and bustle of the crowds,...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The legacy of Dave Mulder lives on in the hearts of those the Dave Mulder Memorial Foundation impacts. What began as a group of six friends wanting to help Dave and his family through his acute myeloid leukemia cancer diagnosis in May...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer On Monday, July 10, Andrea Wielenga, Hull Clovers’ 4-H leader, was recognized as “Leader of the Year” during an awards ceremony at the Sioux County Youth Fair. Wielenga has been working with fellow leader, Avis Bakker, to lead the Hull...
CARRYING ON A FAMILY OPERATIONJohn Tiedeman is pictured with his family on Ferdson’s Family Farms near Hull. The five-generation operation sells sweet corn during the summer months, with the funds going to Tiedeman’s children to help with 4-H projects and livestock....
PROMOTED TO SERVESeveral Sioux County deputies were promoted during a ceremony Thursday, July 13. Deputies Justin De Bruin (far right) and Caleb Haverdink (far left) were promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Deputies Brad De Kam (center left) and Chad Van Ravenswaay...
SUMMER WEATHER DEALS DAMAGING BLOWCrops, property and trees all sustained significant damage during two weather events in the Boyden and Hull areas last week. High winds toppled trees and hail damaged vehicles and buildings. Corn and bean crops also took a hit with...
ENJOYING A NEW HOMEPictured is the newest addition at Prairie Woods Nature Center, an adult Great Horned Owl with a wing injury which will be housed in the raptor mews exhibit there. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer A new owl is now enjoying...
An inside look in the trucking industry Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer For local long-haul trucker, Jeff Vanderbrink of Hull’s Te Slaa Trucking, the career of trucking began 23 years ago when he worked to get his CDL in order to test-drive semis as a mechanic. From...
AN OVERHEAD VIEW OF HULLHull Mayor Arlan Moss exits the Ride the Skies Helicopter Saturday, July 8. Many residents of Hull enjoyed the ride and seeing Hull from above during Hull’s sesquicentennial celebration. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer...
HELPING A CUSTOMER FIND THE PERFECT ITEMPictured on the right is Jordan Van Schepen, owner of Honeyhomb Market, helping a customer check out and complete a sale. The new Hull store opened Wednesday, July 5, with many customers coming to peruse the unique, quality...
PUTTING ON A SHOWStudents of the Boyden-Hull Summer Theater performed “The Pied Piper” Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8 at the Boyden-Hull Auditorium during Hull’s sesquicentennial celebration. The summer theater production includes 26 students as well as...
35 YEARS OF VOLUNTEERING RECOGNIZEDHull resident Helen Soodsma was recently recognized for her volunteer work with the Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Alpha Center by being named Volunteer of the Month of June. She has helped answer the phone for many callers in need with...
HAVING A BALL WITH ROLLING HILLS ROLLERSPictured are Rolling Hills Rollers teammates Blake Van Der Brink, Jed Oostenink and Brody Van Der Brink enjoying their first PGA Junior League competition Thursday, June 15, at Landsmeer Golf Couse in Orange City....
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Hull Christian School has installed new playground equipment, “Phyzics Moon,” recently for students to utilize. The equipment will have pea gravel and railroad ties bordering the site, planned to be completed in coming weeks. Monetary...
EXERCISING FOR HEALTH AND FUNMembers of the Hull Pool’s water aerobics class can be seen over the noon-hour Monday through Friday exercising and staying fit. Led by Marcia Hoekstra, the class enjoys a time of socialization, fun in the sun and exercising to the sound...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Iowa State University Extension and Outreach hires three Rising Star interns to work on projects throughout northwest Iowa each year. This year, intern Frances Loeffelholz will be working on a display at the Hull Historical Society...
CARRYING ON THE BONESTROO FAMILY LEGACYTom Bonestroo, owner of Bonestroo Salvage, poses for a photo in the newest addition to the Bonestroo Salvage operation which includes offices, restrooms, lockers for employees and a vending snack machine area. Bonestroo Salvage...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Jordan Van Schepen, owner of Honeyhomb Market at 1044 Main St. in Hull, announced last week that her shop will soon be open to eager customers. Van Schepen set the opening date for her shop for Wednesday, July 5, from 6-9 p.m.Van Schepen...
