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ANEW Nutrition energizes Hull community

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...

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Hanging up the gear

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...

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Joe Snyder leaving Hull city offices

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...

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Use water wisely as drought conditions worsen

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...

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Feeling the heat

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...

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Makin’ a mess

WHO IS FASTER? Presenter Will Stuck competes in a race against second-grader, Ethan Scholten, demonstrating Bernoulli’s Principle to eager children during the summer reading event at the Boyden Library June 8.  (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Boyden Library’s summer reading...

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Vacation Bible school participants give back

SPECIAL GUESTS Vacation Bible School students in Hull pose for a photo on the Hull Fire Department’s equipment. Pictured left to right: Brenden Vande Grind, Peter Steiger, Kayzer Cook, Grayden Van Roekel, Tucker Hoestra, and Eli Van Schouwen. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson)...

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Splashing into summer

Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The Hull Community Pool opened to eager patrons Tuesday, June 1, as the temperature reached a high of 82, according to accuweather.com’s weather forecast. The heat was expected to rise and continue through the weekend, drawing even more...

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‘Arrr’ The kids ready to learn?

PIRATE SHIP CREATIONS Kids in grades first-third make their pirate ships unique and interesting with the help of STEM summer educator, Nichole Lowe, during the Iowa State University Extension-Sioux County program, “Escape from Davy Jones’ Locker,” June 2. (Photo/Shane...

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Loyal Paws, Dedicated 4-Hers

Encouragement required Trainers Lindsey and Will Warntjes help Kierra Fluit’s pet to complete a very difficult obstacle. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The Loyal Paws 4-H group gathered Tuesday, June 1 at the Sioux County Fairgrounds for a...

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Vocal teacher says goodbye to students, hello to new career

Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Staff and students at Western Christian High School will be wishing long-time teacher Darren Van’t Hul farewell at the end of the school year. While he will be saying goodbye to teaching, he will be pursuing his dreams of real estate. For...

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The QB and WR connection

naia national football title game Tyson Kooima fires a pass during a Great Plains Athletic Conference football game this past fall. Kooima, who is a Hull native and Western Christian alum, helped lead the Northwestern College Red Raiders to the NAIA national title...

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Demonstrating respect for the flag

Members of the Hull American Legion Post 0380 Wagman Koele visited Hull Christian School  Monday May 10 to teach students the importance of disposing of a flag properly. Nearly 200 flags were burned in the ceremony of unserviceable flags and Legion members took great...

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Where friends gather

First Christian Reformed Church hosted a Parsonage Porch Party Wednesday, May 12. Participants roasted hot dogs and shared lemonade with each other and members of the public passing by. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer A front porch is a place for...

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Boyden Community Club awards scholarship

Caleb Sutton and Josie Bergstrom were chosen as Boyden Community Club scholarship recipients for 2021 at the Community Club meeting Wednesday, May 12. Sutton and Bergstrom were awarded $250 each to help pay for school supplies or other needs as they get started on...

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Long-time rider stresses importance of safety

SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT GO HAND IN HAND Gary Oldenkamp has been riding and customizing motorcycles for some 40 years through his business Oldy’s Custom Composites and  stresses the importance of motorcycle safety to riders and motorists. (Photo/Jennifer Kor)  Jennifer...

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‘Desert Oasis’ is theme of Western Christian banquet

Cole Feenstra, Jaden Van Schepen, Jeremiah Kredit, Teagan De Jager, Jaylin Van Dyken, Shayla Van Beek, Ellie Dokter, Lydia Van Kley (Photos provided by Karinda deBoom.) ‘Desert Oasis’ is theme of Western Christian banquet Juniors and seniors at Western Christian High...

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Quality water flowing

Water Werks opens satellite location MORE THAN JUST BOTTLED WATER  Water Werks owner, Stacy Jasper and son, Trevor have added a new satellite location for their business in Boyden. Water Werks supplies reverse osmosis drinking systems, bottled water services, water...

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Local lifeguards certified in safety and teaching

may is national water safety month Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer As the temperatures are increasing and schools are in their final weeks, many are dreaming of warm days spent at the pool spending time with friends. May is National Water Safety Month and staff at the...

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