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)...
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...
Boyden Insurance Agency hosts coffee social At Rok’s Bar and Grill
COFFEE SOCIAL AT ROK’SBoyden Insurance Agency invited members of the Boyden community to a coffee social Wednesday morning, Feb. 1. Shown here are Boyden community members being served a second cup of coffee and enjoying a time of socializing. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson)...
Two Nighthawks advance to first sanctioned state tourney
Aria Rensink and Kaylee De Jong of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley both stand on the podium at 170 and 190 pounds, respectively, following the first sanctioned Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union Super Region 1 tournament in Sioux City Jan. 27. The top-four place-winners...
Former Hull resident pens e-book on overcoming adversity
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Dennis Durband spent much of his childhood in and around Hull. He graduated from Northwestern College in Orange City in 1976 and began his distinguished writing career in Sioux Center. While growing up in the area, Durband and his family...
Hull Historical Society continues to value past history, looks forward to the future
HULL HISTORICAL MUSEUM RENOVATIONS TAKE SHAPEThe Hull Historical Museum has seen many changes over the past year, including a basement renovation with items put on display for viewers to enjoy after many volunteers of the Hull Historical Society worked on installing...
In cahoots with education
WELCOMED TO NEW HOMEA barred owl named Kahoot is now in its new home on public display at Sioux County Conservation's Oak Grove Park where Sunday Ford, naturalist, left, says she will be used for education. Spencer Gort, center, and his daughter, Mataya, visited the...
Trinity Christian Robotics bzBots
TRINTY CHRISTIAN BZBOTS MOVE ON TO SUPER QUALIFIERS COMPETITiON FEB. 4Pictured are the Trinity Christian High School bzBots robotics team who will move onto the Feb. 4 competition in Omaha for the Super Qualifiers competition. Pictured left to right: Nick Van Engen,...
