FLORAL CREATIVITYAn opportunity to learn the basics of floral design was hosted by Alissa's Flower Farm and Designs on Wednesday, August 17. (Photo/Shane Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer On Wednesday, Aug. 17, Alissa’s Flower Farm and Designs hosted an...
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AWS celebrates 20 years with open house
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer DOOR PRIZES GIVEN OUT AT 20-YEAR OPEN HOUSEPictured are supporters of Automated Waste Systems signing up for the door prizes at the company’s 20-year open house celebration Monday, Aug. 15, from 4-7 p.m. at the original Hull location....
Alissa’s Flower Farm and Designs looks to make mark on Hull
HULL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS RIBBON CUTTINGThe Hull Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Alissa’s Flower Farm And Designs Friday, Aug. 12 in celebration of the family farm operation joining the Chamber of Commerce. Owned by Nathan and Alissa Van Zweden,...
Sweet Delight brought to Boyden
Boyden beekeeper presents to locals Friday, Aug 5 Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer DEMONSTRATING THE HONEY-MAKING PROCESSTony Jungers demonstrates some of his beekeeping equipment at his home in Boyden on Friday, Aug. 5. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) For beekeeper Tony...
More funds pour in to solve ‘daycare desert’ problem
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer CITY OF HULL AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MAKE DONATION TO CHILDCARE IN HULLOn Thursday, July 28, members of the City of Hull and Hull Industrial Development Corporation presented a check for $250,000 in a show of support for childcare...
Western Christian High School: A new vision for success
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer WESTERN CHRISTIAN ENVISIONS ‘THE HUB’Pictured is the newest renovation project at Western Christian High School. Formerly known as the library media center, “The Hub” will offer students a safe space for students’ mental wellbeing,...
Author Jen Porter presents to Hull Library
Shane D. Johnson| Staff Writer JEN PORTER PRESENTS TO HULL PUBLIC LIBRARYJen Porter, author of the book “The Frozen” presented to audience members at the Hull Public Library Tuesday, July 19. The Christian dystopian science fiction novel allows readers to question...
Boyden Fire and Ambulance planning put into action
Boyden Fire and Ambulance planning put into action Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer DIRT WORK FOR A BRIGHTER FUTUREDirt work for the new Boyden Fire and Ambulance building began in June this summer. The site will include six equipment bays and will be a significant...
Three Trinity Christian players picked as all-conference
Alec DeBoer war eagle all-conference baseball Tigers highlighted by first-team selection Alec DeBoer Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Three Trinity Christian players were selected to the War Eagle all-conference baseball team as announced following the conclusion of state...
Hitting the link at the home of golf
Former Boyden-Hull prep golfer takes memorable trip to Scotland Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor HULL NATIVE STANDS ON HISTORIC SWILKEN BRIDGEFormer Boyden-Hull prep golfer, Lydia Grond, pictured in the center in the second row, stands on the historic Swilken Bridge...
Sheriff Dan Altena to retire in August
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer ON RETIRING AS SIOUX COUNTY SHERIFFSheriff Dan Altena has been the elected sheriff of Sioux County the last 18 years and has been serving Sioux County residents 43 years. On July 12, Altena announced in a press release he will be...
SummerFest Festivities include something for everyone
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer FACE PAINTING AT BRIGHT START FAMILY FUN NIGHTChildren were treated to face painting Thursday, July 7 during the Bright Start Daycare and Preschool’s Family Fun night, donations from the event were put toward the newest expansion...
Pizza Ranch gets new look
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The Pizza Ranch in Hull has received a new look through interior renovations. Sights feature new tables, chairs and booths, new cabinet colors and paint as well as new flooring. The renovations were completed Saturday, June...
Hull Co-op begins dirt work on new service center
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer TWO-AND-A-HALF-YEAR PLANNING PUT INTO ACTIONThe newest addition of a service center at Hull Co-op has begun. The 110x190-foot structure will be able to service small farm implements, regular cars and vehicles to large combines, and...
Emotional and impactful time for all
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The 2022 Sioux County Relay for Life at Westside Park in Hull Tuesday, June 28, offered time for reflection, remembrance and sharing hope. The evening allowed cancer survivors and their family members a time to reflect on their...
Creating with vinyl at Home on Main
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer When customers at Home on Main in Hull asked owner Amy Emerick about trying new designs and unique, custom works for her home décor signs, the idea to offer classes was born. Emerick recently purchased a vinyl cutting machine that...
More than just cheese
Annual CheeseFest event has greater impact Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer GRILLING THE BURGERSMembers of the community prepared the burgers during the 2022 Agropur CheeseFest. American State Bank, Sioux County Cattlemen’s Association, Iowa State Bank, Land O’Lakes,...
Putting on a summer bash in Boyden
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Summer is for community celebrations and in Boyden, the Boyden Bash festivities began at noon Friday, June 24, at Otter Valley Golf Course with a two-person best-ball golf tournament in support of the Boyden Fire Department in its...
‘Hansel and Gretel’ comes to summer theater stage at Boyden-Hull
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer REHEARSING FOR SUCCESSStudents of the Boyden-Hull Summer Theater are shown practicing Wednesday, June 22, for their production of the musical adaptation of the 1812 Grimm’s Fairy Tale “Hansel and Gretel.” The production will feature the...
Sweet candy, sweet memories
Dedicated employee reflects on 37-year career, July retirement REFLECTIONS ON A SWEET 37-YEAR CAREERDarlene Woelber poses inside The Foreign Candy Company outlet store as she will celebrate her retirement from the candy company July 2. Woelber has had a 37-year...
