EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT COMPLETE Kohen Rankin, a member of Boy Scout Troop 211, constructed and assembled a popular game pit in East Side Park in Hull as part of his Eagle Scout project. (Photo/Sub) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Boy Scouts have long been recognized for...
FAMILY ROOTS Michelle Winter, left, greets Lloyd Winter, pictured left center, and Arles Winter, right center. Beside them is Charlotte Dasen, right. They were among the more than 125 family members of the Winter family who attended a 150th celebration at the...
TOUR OF HISTORIC HULL CITIZENS Henry Jones’ tombstone at Hope Cemetery which reads “Co. F. 3rd Iowa Vet. Vol. Inft. 1861-1865.” (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The Hull Historical Society Tombstone Tour will recognize six prominent citizens...
NEW DIRECTOR AT CHAMBER HELM Amy Kelley began her first day as Chamber director Monday, Sept. 13. Hull city administrator, Jim Collins, commented on her new position saying, “We are so happy Amy Kelley is the new Chamber executive director. We have a tradition of...
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The Hull city skyline has changed over the past year as a new fertilizer plant for Hull Co-op has been constructed and recently completed. The new plant includes dry fertilizer and liquid fertilizer storage and blending capabilities...
The American Reformed Church invites members of the community for a time of fellowship on Saturday, Sept. 25 starting at 6 p.m. A Sunday celebration service will also take place on Sept. 26 at 9:30 a.m. Photo/Shane D. Johnson A centennial of ‘Knowing God, making God...
AVID BASEBALL FAN Dennis Wright, former mayor of Hull and Boyden-Hull teacher, stands beside the Chicago White Sox insignia at the movie site of “Field of Dreams.” Dennis and his wife, Pat, attended the Aug. 12 Major League Baseball game at the iconic tourist site....
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Joanna Koerner is the most recent addition to the staff at Trinity Christian High School for the 2021-22 school year. She will assist in the success of students at Trinity Christian through her role in academic support. ...
New teachers bring expanded opportunities for students New teachers serving the Boyden-Hull Community School District this year are, left to right: Alex Frick, Isaac Heyer, Sarah deVries, Emily Miranda, Jacob Van Der Wilt, Blake Kamerman, Kobe Lutjens and Whitney Van...
Welcome to Brew Leya, Richard, and Ashley welcome customers to “Brew,” the newest convenience store in Boyden. The store opened Wednesday, Aug. 25, and offers many items including hand-breaded chicken, 1/3-pound burger patties, beer, and wine among a plethora of...
2021-2022 school year welcomes six new staff members Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The 2021-22 school year at Western Christian High School in Hull will welcome some new faces onto the staff roster to help fulfill the school’s mission statement “to provide...
NEW SPACE, NEW WAYS TO SERVE CUSTOMERS Patty and Barry Pollema stand in the new Farm Supply Store that was added to B & B Gates with the company’s relocation to the former AgriVision location outside of Doon and just off Highway 75. (Photo/Jessica Jensen)...
EXPANSION INCLUDES ROOM TO MOVE New facilities at Protestant Christian Reformed School in Hull offer an expansive gym area for students to enjoy and practice their sports with space to move about. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) New school year means big changes for the...
SCHOOL YEAR BRINGS NEW STAFF Jenelle VanDer Zwaag, Faith Bierma, Alex Van Der Wilt, Jenna Roghair and Sydney Durbin are welcomed to the staff roster of Hull Christian School in Hull. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) 2021 school year also brings second-highest attendance Shane...
State’s population sees nearly 5 percent increase Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The U.S. Census Bureau has released 2020 census statistics for Iowa and its counties and cities. The information is accurate as of April 1, 2020. The census provides data on...
COMMANDING THE DIESEL James Ver Dorn’s 1965 Farmall 1206 Diesel Turbo tractor was driven by Jim Koele, Hull American Legion commander, during the Western Christian FFA tractor ride Saturday, Aug. 7. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The annual...
READY TO LEAD KIDS’ CLUB Pictured in the front row, left to right are Kids’ Club co-directors Elaine Boogerd and Sylvia Eekhoff. Pictured in the back row, left to right are co-president Ruth Moss, vice-president Pastor Aaron Deutsch, and co-president Julie Kreun....
MADE-TO-ORDER OMELETS Chef Jacob Formaro has been serving residents of the Aspen Height Retirement facility three years. As chef, he offered made-to-order omelets for the Chamber Coffee event with sausages and potatoes as sides. Here, he gets ready to serve Ed...
A STEP BACK IN TIME Arlan Bonestroo stands beside his original 1955 Chevy underneath the canopy of his newly-renovated “Standard Station.” The structure was renovated as a model of the former Bonestroo Station in Hull on the corner of Main Street and Highway...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Hull residents expressed their concerns with potential plans for water retention and future development during the Hull City Council meeting July 26. Eric Bleeker, Doyle Wissink and Marianne Bleeker addressed the group pertaining...
