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Educational tool focuses on empathy and understanding

LEARNING WHAT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CAN LOOK LIKEOn Thursday, April 6, a domestic violence awareness simulation was also hosted by Boyden-Hull Junior/Senior High School. The simulation event was titled “In Her Shoes/In Their Shoes” and showcased the need for domestic...

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Reviving memories of the past

ISB FASTPITCH SOFTBALL TEAM REUNITEDOn Saturday, March 25, former teammates of the Iowa State Bank fastpitch softball team reunited for a dinner and time of fun socializing on March 25. The teammates reconnected through the love of competitive softball recalling...

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Hull on the cusp of receiving Lewis and Clark water

HULL CHEMICAL MIXING FACILTYPictured is the newly-constructed Hull chemical building, nestled just south of Agropur along Division Street. Just below the ground is Hull’s answer to its future water needs, in the form of Lewis and Clark Regional water, set to be hooked...

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A sign of spring

CITY OF HULL TO RECEIVE NEW HANGING BASKETSJan Zandstra assembles one of the many hanging baskets the City of Hull will display along its city streets. The new baskets are innovative in that they contain a reservoir for water while the plants can grow to overhang the...

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Migration paused

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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)...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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