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...
Humble Beginnings, Big Future Plans Left: Jordan Van Schepen and her family stand in front of the Honeyhomb Market antique vendor that began in 2016. After these humble beginnings, Van Schepen’s dream of owning her own shop have come to fruition after the acquisition...
Health, Fitness and Nutrition Teri Bos, communicable disease and tobacco use prevention coordinator representing Sioux County Community Health Partners, was one of the presenters during an educational program at Westside Park Wednesday, July 21. The program was a...
NEW PASTOR FOR FIRST REFORMED CHURCH Pastor Adam Van Der Stoep will be installed as the new pastor at First Reformed Church of Hull Aug. 1. He is pictured with his wife, Shaelee. (Photo/Submitted) Pastor Van Der Stoep begins service to First Reformed Church...
A SMALL FRACTION OF 20-YEAR COLLECTION Ron Hoksbergen stands in front of the Hull Library’s display of his collection of model farm equipment, gasoline pumps and fire trucks. The display is only a fraction of a collection he has been building over 20 years. The...
SPECIAL HONOR Veteran Ike Uittenbogaard was recognized by the Minnesota Twins June 24, 2021 with the honor of raising the American Flag with the help of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Uittenbogaard was an Army soldier in the Vietnam War with...
New Businesses, New Beginnings Owners Faye De Kam (left), Amy Emerick (center), and Mandy Hoekstra (right), stand in the doorway of their newly-purchased building. The structure will house both Home on Main and The Grain House and will have a communal space in the...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer When Hull Summerfest 2021 kicks off Wednesday, July 7, there will be no shortage of activities for community members and visitors to take part in through Saturday, July 10. Events planned for Wednesday include the farmers’ market...
READY FOR THE SHOW Director Cindy Moeller (left) directs the actors for Summerfest’s “Doo-Wop Wed Widing Hood” performance. Front (left to right): Madisyn DeJong, Aubree Boender, Samantha Gaul. Back (left to right): Aalijah Moss, Brady Teunissen, Andrew Kaufman,...
After directing Chamber efforts three years, Faye De Kam is moving on from position Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Faye De Kam began her time as Chamber director in February 2018. She takes pride in starting the infamous Hogtoberfest for the Hull community fall...
HERE’S THE BEEF Vern Oostra piles burgers on buns on Craig Moss’ tray. The burgers were prepared by Oostra and Moss who both work for the Sioux County Cattlemen. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The 11th annual Agropur CheeseFest took place...
A FLAVOR COMBINATION FOR ALL Owner, Shelly Van Otterloo (left), and her daughter, Lindsey Van Otterloo (right), will be serving at the new tea and shake shop, ANEW Nutrition, located inside B. Fierce Boutique. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer...
GIVING OF TIME Evan Wielenga stands in front of a Hull Fire Department fire truck at the safety complex in Hull. After two decades of service to the community with the Hull Fire Department, Wielenga has retired. (Photo/ Shane D. Johnson) After two decades as a...
Snyder has set his future sights on track coaching Shane D. Johnson|Staff Writer Joe Snyder, recreation department director for the City of Hull, has decided to take on a position as an assistant track coach near Jackson, Mississippi. After almost a year and a...
Lyon and Sioux Rural Water System ask customers to voluntarily conserve Sarah Mullinix | Staff Writer Jessica Jensen |Managing Editor The newest numbers released by the U.S. Drought Monitor June 17 show worsening conditions across Iowa with the majority of the state...
THE HEAT IS ON Hull city maintenance crews blocked off Eighth Street earlier this month due to a portion of the road buckling due to high temperatures. Both lanes in the flow of traffic were affected during the wait for the voided section of road to be filled with...
