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...
The Western Christian boys’ golf team poses with its state-qualification banner following the Class 2A boys’ district golf tournament at Emerald Hills in Arnold’s Park Monday, May 15. The Wolfpack finished one stroke behind the Boyden-Hull Comets to earn their...
The Boyden-Hull boys’ golf team poses with its state-qualification banner after taking first place at the Class 2A district golf meet at Emerald Hills Golf Club in Arnold’s Park. This is the third-straight season in Class 2A, fourth overall, the Comets will appear as...
RECOGNIZED FOR SERVING(RIGHT) Leon Mulder, pictured right, of Hull’s Automated Waste Systems was recognized for the “Bless You” Award from GEA Farming’s Nate Johnson in recent weeks. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Leon Mulder, co-owner of Automated...
SIOUX COUNTY FAIR BOARD SPEAKS TO HULL CHAMBEROn Monday, May 8, members of the Hull Chamber of Commerce had the opportunity to learn about the proposed Sioux County Ag Expo from Sioux County Fair Board vice-president, LeAnn Englin, and board member, Joel Leusink....
PROUD TO HELP THE HULL COMMUNITYParker De Vos recently completed his Eagle Scout project which took the form of a free library and food pantry situated on the northwest corner of the Hull Historical Society. He is shown here posing for a photo, beaming with pride at...
REFLECTING ON A CHALLENGING, GROWING SEMESTERAt the Boyden-Hull CAPS Innovation event Wednesday, May 10, at Farmers Mutual of Hull, Boyden-Hull CAPS associate Jenny Luevano reflected on her time working on her CAPS projects and how it shaped her as a student of...
A VISIT FROM THE FLORIDA GOVERNOROn Saturday, May 13, Randy Feenstra hosted his third annual Feenstra Family Picnic. The headline speaker at the event was Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. He spoke about the work he is doing in Florida along with outlining the work he thinks...
ICE, ICE BABYAinsley Haveman determines which types of water bottle will keep ice longer in her science fair project, “Ice Ice Baby.” Hull Christian School junior high students explained their projects to younger students Friday, April 28. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie...
HULL MAYOR ARLAN MOSS ADDRESSES THE CROWDHull Mayor Arlan Moss addresses the crowd in Sioux Center at the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System meter building in Sioux Center. The crowd celebrated the ribbon cuttings of both the Sioux Center meter building and the...
Shane D. Johnson| Staff Writer On Wednesday, May 10, members of the Combined Appeal Committee will be working on getting mailings ready for a great opportunity for Hull residents to contribute to their favorite local charitable organizations. This year, 10...
A SHOW OF FASHIONSeveral community members took part in Hull Historical Society’s “Decades of Dress” fashion show in the Boyden-Hull High School auditorium Wednesday, April 26. The event kicks off Hull residents celebrating the town’s sesquicentennial with more events...
COORDINATING A HISTORIC SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONPictured is Hull’s newly-hired sesquicentennial event coordinator, Kelsey Wielenga. Wielenga comes to the role with five years of experience working for an event-planning company, from which she gained experience to...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The Hull City Council has approved the plans for rebuilding Casey's General Store on the existing lot on the southeast corner of Highway 18 and Division Street. In the coming weeks, work can be expected to be seen on the new building...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The intersection of music and physical education is a rare occurrence, but is one that is taking place within the gym of Boyden-Hull Elementary spearheaded by P.E. teacher Melanie Hofmeyer and music teacher Jill DeRuyter. Cardio drumming...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer In light of the coming May 8 public meeting to be conducted by the City of Hull to discuss the sale of roughly 2 acres of land on the southwest corner of Division Street and Highway 18 to Fareway, city officials reflected on what this...
