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Congressman Feenstra visits with Sioux Center Chamber

IOWA’S FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE PRESENTS TO SIOUX CENTER CHAMBERCongressman Randy Feeenstra of Iowa’s Fourth Congressional District presented to members of the Sioux Center Chamber Wednesday, Jan. 18. Feenstra presented in light of his selection to the Ways...

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Brothers in life, swimming and military training

HULL BROTHERS TAKE HOME WIN OVER NAVYHull brothers William and Kohen Rankin, cadets at West Point Army Academy celebrate their swim team's win over Navy. The feat had not been accomplished since 1990. (Photo/Submitted) Rankin brothers reflect on West Point swimming...

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Channeling an inner musical star

Kaleigh Van Middendorp Hull resident in Celebrity Conductor's contest Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Hull resident, Kaleigh Van Middendorp, will be competing in the Celebrity Conductor Contest alongside Julie Hulstein of Sioux Center, Jack Bonnecroy of Orange City...

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CAPS programming kicks off at Boyden-Hull High School

Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Boyden-Hull High School has eight students taking part in the first-ever CAPS programming, or Center for Advanced Professional Studies, at the school. The students will receive college work-based credits and high school credit for their...

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Bargain Alley Furniture Outlet gains new manager

Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer NEW BARGAIN ALLEY FURNITURE OUTLET MANAGERLawrence Vander Esch stands among the many items available at the Bargain Alley Furniture Outlet.  Vander Esch recently became the facility’s newest manager and oversees the many items and...

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Robotics teams put skills to the test at League Championship

BZBOTS COMPETEThe Trinity Christian robotics team, BzBots, competed in the First Tech Challenge League Championships at Central Lyon High School on Saturday, January 7, and finished in the top four to advance to the Super-Qualifier event in February. Pictured left to...

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Winter storm is a good reminder of safety tips

Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Last week’s winter storm left area schools canceled, roads deemed impassable due to drifting, numerous wrecks reported by the Sioux County Sheriff’s office, and snow crews out moving snow.  The winter storm left a reminder to keep...

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Boyden Library hosts Mrs. Claus

MRS. CLAUS HELPS OUTRight: Mrs. Claus is seen here helping out a child in the creation of a paper gingerbread man at the Boyden Public Library Wednesday, Dec. 7. Mrs. Claus will return to the Boyden Library Dec. 20 from 3:30-4:45 p.m. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D....

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Honor Ride

Several community members came out to show Galen DeJong how important he is to them and the community of Hull. An Honor Ride Saturday, Nov. 19, also showed the community’s thanks for his 25 years of service on the Hull Fire Department. (Photo/Submitted) Julie Bosma |...

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Hull Co-op Cenex Station to see major renovation in 2023

Pictured is a rendering and conceptual design for the renovation of the Hull Co-op Cenex Station.  Work on the renovations is set to begin in February 2023 pending the move of the current service center to its new location south of Highway 18, north of the Hull Co-op...

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Elite Crete makes big move to Main Street in Hull

Elite Crete, owned and operated by Jamie Hinken, moved into Scott’s Auto Repair’s former building site in mid-November.  The concrete business offers custom resurfacing work to Hinken’s customers and the new site offers more storage for Hinken to have materials on...

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Local shooters compete on collegiate state stage

Photographed left to right: Nicolas Noteboom, Molly Galema, Trey Steimsma, Ashayla Soodsma and Jensen Cooper. Steimsma, who is from Hull, and Soodsma, who is a Boyden-Hull alum, were part of one of the two shooting groups that competed for the Dordt University Trap...

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Hull Area Chamber director resigns from role

HULL CHAMBER DIRECTOR AMY KELLEY IMPACTS HULL COMMUNITYPictured is Hull Area Chamber director, Amy Kelley, at the 2022 Hull Area Chamber of Commerce Outstanding awards.  She is seen here presenting a certificate to John De Koster and Philip De Koster of De Koster and...

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Demco Lots In Boyden:  Expanding Residential Opportunity

BOYDEN’S DEMCO LOTS TAKE ON NEW LOOKThe Demco lots in Boyden, located along the city’s newest Colonial Avenue on the east side of town, have begun to take shape over the course of the summer.  Eight of the 15 lots that are a part of the newest addition to Boyden have...

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Fresh new faces in the schools

Hull Christian, Trinity christian and Boyden-hull Welcome New Teachers, staff(Above) Pictured left to right are the new teachers at Hull Christian for the 2022-23 school year: Kristi Ten Pas, TJ Van Weerdhuizen, Marissa Schiebout, Kendall Stroeh and Makenna Six....

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Bargain Alley Furniture Outlet sees expansion

NEW SITE, NEW FEATURESPictured is the new location of the Bargain Alley Furniture Outlet.  The location will invite customers into its retail space beginning in late September or early October.  (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer  Western...

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