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Sparking interest

Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer National STEM Day was observed Nov. 8 as a day to inspire kids to explore and pursue their interests in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. STEM help children experiment with projects in all the areas to help them better understand...

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Checkmate for new library club

FRIENDLY COMPETITION Amos Hespe was looking for more chess-playing time when he approached the Hull Library director about starting a club. (Photo/Submitted) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer The goal in a game of chess is to capture the opponent’s pieces until a checkmate...

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Fine arts on a personal level

Club introduces students to a variety   of visual and performing arts MORE THAN PAINTS AND PAINTBRUSHES The Fine Arts Club at Hull Christian School introduces students to a variety of visual and performance fine arts. The group meets every other Tuesday and...

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First-time All-Stater

Breanna Ten Pas Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Western Christian High School’s Breanna Ten Pas was selected to participate in the 2020 Iowa All-State Chorus for the first time. The all-state chorus is a select group of singers throughout the state of Iowa. Typically, 600...

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One for the record books

Trinity Christian High School musician selected to All-State Sierra Meyer Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Since the fifth grade, Sierra Meyer has participated in band and pep band. Through hard work and practice, Meyer, a senior at Trinity Christian High School, has been...

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A fall blast of Winter

Measurable snow, then cold before fall briefly returns Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor As trees continued to drop leaves in hues of dark red, orange and amber — a sure sign of fall — winter made a premature appearance in Sioux County Saturday night into Sunday...

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Plan to ‘fix, fight and secure’ a better future for Iowa

SCHOLTEN FOR CONGRESS Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress, J.D. Scholten, representing Iowa’s fourth district, met with voters at a rally at Dordt University in Sioux Center Thursday, Oct. 22 to talk about his plan to ‘fix, fight and secure’ a better future for...

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Remembering veterans with ‘Wreaths Across America’

Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer A Hull woman is hoping to find a new way to honor the sacrifices service members made by working with Wreaths Across America to display wreaths on the headstones of fallen soldiers in Hull. Wreaths Across America is a non-profit...

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Offering relaxation and relieving stress

Hair on Hickory adds massage therapist Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer HEALING HANDS Kate Zeutenhorst performs a massage technique for a client. Zeutenhorst recently joined Hair on Hickory and is looking forward to providing the physical benefits, relaxation and stress...

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Increase in anxiety, depression seen as pandemic continues

A CHANGE IN MENTAL HEALTH Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer With the COVID-19 pandemic far from over, staff at Creative Living Center are reminding everyone to continue to look after their mental health. Dr. Shawn Scholten hopes a change in the stigma of mental health will...

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A purpose and a reason to deliver in Congress

READY TO HIT THE GROUND RUNNING Iowa Senator Randy Feenstra and Congressional candidate from Iowa’s Fourth District, visited with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office recently. If he wins the Nov. 3 general election, Feenstra said he will be ready to hit the...

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Harvest 2020: Ahead of schedule

Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Harvest season in Sioux County kicked off early as farmers were able to get into the fields ahead of schedule and dry conditions across the area have allowed easy access onto the acreages. Hull Co-op Elevator estimates that harvest dates...

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From seniors to seniors

Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Joyve HeynenPete AbersonDon BoerLavonne LandmanWilma Grevengoed Navigating through their final year of high school, seniors throughout all of the high schools in Hull are preparing to take their first steps into adulthood and make decisions...

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Friendly competitions headline Hogtoberfest

NOT AN AVERAGE WALK IN THE PARK Competitors made their way through a mud crawl being careful to avoid getting caught in the wires above them at the Ruck Run, Saturday, Oct. 3 as part of the Hogtoberfest activities planned by the American Legion and the Hull Area...

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Rules of the road

Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Fall is officially here and with it, leaves are changing, temperatures are cooler and daylight hours are on the decline. But there is one potential danger to those soaking up the last bit of outdoor exercise. The decrease in daylight hours...

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Giving a ‘SAluTE’ to those overseas

 Shane Solberg, left, and some of his Northwestern College football teammates load a truck full of donations to the non-profit organization SALUTE in Doon. Solberg, a Hull native and senior on the Red Raiders football team, helped organize the donation drive as part...

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Making more room to grow in Hull

CELEBRATING MAPLE HEIGHTS ADDITION (Right) A number of city officials attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Maple Heights Addition Sept. 23. Pictured left to right: Amy Kelley (holding ribbon), Jim Collins, Cory De Wit, Les Van Roekel, Mark Kreun, Darwin Boer, Mike...

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Boyden-Hull High School to celebrate homecoming Oct. 5-9

2020 Boyden-Hull homecoming royal court Pictured are seniors selected to the Boyden-Hull High School homecoming royal court. Seated in the front row, left to right: Emma Zoet, Leah Rozeboom, Laiken Koerselman; second row, left to right: Jonathon Te Slaa, Alec Rohde,...

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Getting dirty for a cause

NO WHERE TO RUN Hull Christian School principal Randy Ten Pas tightens his grip on a pig during the greased pig competition Sept. 23. The competition was part of the annual Mr. Ten Pas Challenge in conjunction with the Rally Day Sale fundraiser for the school....

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