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Combining books and fun

COOKING AND BOOKS After reading “The Little Red Hen Makes Pizza” by Philemon Sturges, Mali, Kinley and Jersey work together Wednesday, Feb. 17 to prepare pizzas during the Kids’ Cooking Club at the Hull Public Library. “I will eat anything on mine except anchovies,”...

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Continuing a history of auto repair

Renovations planned for Scott’s Auto Repair building MOVING WALLS TO MAKE ROOM FOR MORE REPAIRS Scott’s Auto Repair owner Scott Hansmann will be making renovations in phases to his building in an effort to better accommodate the increased work load in his shop....

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Recognizing Hull’s best during annual luncheon

COMMUNITY CONGRATULATIONS The Hull Area Chamber of Commerce recognized those nominated as outstanding citizens during the annual luncheon Monday, Feb. 8. Pictured left to right are Don and Julie Bosma, Citizens of the Year; Becky De Jong, Employee of the Year; and Te...

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Celebrating the love of library and books

Members of the Hull Book Club celebrated 10 years of friendship, stories and discussion, Monday, Feb. 8 at Hull Public Library. Front row (left to right) Julie Kreun, Cheryl Vierhout, Greta Grond and Julie Visscher. Back row (left to right) Abby Heijboer, Jill De...

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Convenience to fit community

Construction on one-stop shop underway in Boyden Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Construction has begun at the corner of Highway 18 and Kennedy Avenue in Boyden as owners of Brew Oil LLC have purchased the building with plans to offer a convenience store, wine, spirits,...

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Traveling meat man

TAKING NEW BUSINESS ON THE ROAD Curtis Van Grouw is pictured with his son, Waylon, and wife, Emily. Van Grouw recently started a new business venture - a mobile custom meat processing operation - named from the fact the couple renovated the old milk house and parlor...

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Rivalry of a different sort fills community need

FRIENDLY COMPETITION Boyden-Hull English teacher, Julie Visscher, and students, Caitlyn Beyer, Hannah Willemssen, Josie Grond and Gabi Luevano sort through donations brought to The Food Pantry to be counted as part of a competition with the Rock Valley School....

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Don’t forget to scoop around fire hydrants

Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Whether light fluffy snow or wet and heavy, the Boyden Fire Department is reminding everyone to take the time to scoop snow from around their fire hydrants.  Every second matters when the Boyden Fire Department is paged out on a call....

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Keep bird feeders full during winter months

Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many across the nation took to bird feeding as a way to pass the time and get outdoors. February is National Bird Feeding Month and a great time to get the feeders filled again to help feed the...

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Encouraging exploration, education and relaxation

Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer To many motorists traveling on Highway 75 south into Sioux County, a wildlife refuge on the east side of the road just north of the Highway 18 west intersection previously blended into the landscape of the area, not easily identified, until...

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Welcome back ALL the fans

high school basketball MORE FANS IN THE STANDS The Western Christian student section celebrates after a made 3-pointer by the Wolfpack Monday, Jan. 18. There have been more fans in the stands the past couple weeks for Western Christian after Gov. Kim Reynolds’ most...

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Recognizing outstanding citizens in Hull

OUTSTANDING CITIZENS OF THE YAR Julie and Dan Bosma were chosen as the 2020 Hull Outstanding Citizens after being nominated for the award. (Photo/Submitted)  Awards luncheon will be Monday, Feb. 8 Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor  For the past few weeks, residents in...

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Making more room for more history

Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer A remodeling project is underway at the Hull Historical Society’s museum to make room for a workshop and storage space for priceless artifacts pertaining to Hull history. Work will not interfere with visiting hours, and staff are...

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Providing a positive influence and making an impact

national mentoring month MAKING AN IMPACT THROUGH MENTORING Sioux County Sheriff’s Department deputy Waylon Pollema visits with students at Hospers Elementary to build relationships with them as a mentor and someone they can trust. For 11 years Pollema has served as...

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New neighbors for Maple Street

Siouxland Habitat for Humanity accepting applications Siouxland Habitat for Humanity is taking applications for a new home to be built at 2013 Maple St. All applications are due by Wednesday, Feb. 17. (Photo/Submitted)  Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Habitat for Humanity...

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Additional space to help provide better customer experience

NEW SPACE FOR CUSTOMERS AND STAFF An addition being added to the front of the office at D & K Doors will serve a number of purposes for customers and staff. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Since Friday, Jan. 1, construction equipment has been...

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Variety of opportunities creates positive attitudes

Trinity Christian freshman Makiah De Jager shows the proper hitting stance to another student Monday, Jan. 4 as part of Trinity Christian’s J-term. (Photo/Submitted) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer For the second year, high school students at Trinity Christian have been...

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