Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Thanks to one family’s courageous gift of organ donation, a three-year wait on the organ transplant list is finally over for Carter Van Meeteran of Hull who received his new heart June 14. Carter, now 6, was born with a heart defect...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Members of the Sheldon National Guard stopped in Hull Thursday, July 16, to host a lemonade stand and a tour of a supply truck. Due to COVID-19, Sheldon National Guard members haven’t been able to be in the community as much as they would...
Birdhouses made of gourds and fresh garden vegetables were sold at the Hull Farmers’ Market, Tuesday, July 14. Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Early vegetable crop planters set up as the first farmers’ market of the season began Tuesday, July 14 in Hull. Located to the...
Crowds sat in the grass and on lawn chairs as they listened to a musical performance by Middleburg Quartet at the Car and Tractor Cruise-in Thursday, July 9 at Westside Park in Hull. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer It may not have the been the annual...
COMING TOGETHER Students of Peggy Koele’s Backyard Bible Club in Hull played a round of Dark, Dark Light, a game designed to teach children about the light of God, Friday, July 10. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer When the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled...
ANSWERING THE CALL Sioux County dispatcher, Courtney McKee, enters an emergency 9-1-1-call into the paging system at the Sioux County Law Enforcement Center. Dispatchers are required to relay information to emergency responders or law enforcement officers while...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer It’s been said that the gift of knowledge is one that can never be taken away. To ensure students remain on track after the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools for the year and ease the transition into the next school year, Hull Christian...
BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND SUPPER IN BOYDEN Carla and Jamie Rokusek are ready to welcome customers for breakfast, lunch and supper at their new restaurant in Boyden, Rok’s Bar and Grill. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer With a passion for cooking and a dream...
HOUSE OFFERS MORE THAN A HOMEBUYER’S NEW HOME This spec house is being built in Doon as a fundraiser for the non-profit organization Justice for All. Proceeds from the sale of the home support Justice for All ministries. (Photo/Submitted) Sarah Mullinix | Staff...
Jessica Jensen |Managing Editor After a previous job at an area newspaper involved smaller writing assignments, Jennifer Kor said it grew her interest in an opportunity to be a staff writer. She joined the staff at New Century Press, parent company of the Sioux County...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer The Hull Historical Society had its annual summary Tuesday, June 30, to discuss the previous year’s accomplishments and future goals of the organization. For the past four years, the Hull Historical Society Board has met with the public to...
HISTORY IN THE PRESENT A tax bill postcard from the Bank of Hull dating back to 1888 was recently donated to the Hull Historical Society. The addressee on the card, Peter Anderson, and the land location description revealed that the land has remained in the same...
Staff members Keaton Van Roekel and Dayton Brunsting stand by the updated Rolling Hills Country Club sign Friday, June 26. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer To add more curb appeal at Rolling Hills Country Club near Hull, board members agreed to add an...
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The biggest candy parade in Northwest Iowa, one of the annual Hull Summerfest events, was cancelled for this year due to concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic. But despite Summerfest being put off until next year, a number of summer...
Reminders to be vigilant timely following suspicious door-to-door activity Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office and a spokesperson with Premier Communications are reminding citizens to be vigilant and aware...
MAKING A DIFFERENCE ONE LAWN AT A TIME As part of a 50-yard challenge, Kellen Van Schepen of Hull is offering free lawn mowing to those in need in his community. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) 50-yard lawn mowing challenge offers free lawn mowing to those in need Jennifer Kor |...
Trinity Christian High School graduate Zachary Maassen grins big while showing off his signed diploma following commencement exercises Wednesday, June 17. (Photo/Rochelle Bloemendaal) Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor It probably could’ve never been imagined that the...
NO WALK IN THE PARK A rescued pit bull mix breed dog named Ramona was the center of discussion at a recent Boyden City Council meeting. The family pet was permitted to remain with her owners but with a number of stipulations in place. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Boyden...
Hull recreation program awarded grant through Minnesota Twins organization Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer With summer sports put into motion earlier this month after being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hull recreation program director, Joe Snyder, received an...
A DIFFERENT DANCE YEAR (Above) Addisen Pfigsten poses during a red-carpet event at Robin’s School of Dance last week. The event was hosted for dancers and their families to conclude the dance year which had been conducted virtually since March when the studio was...
