Pictured is the opening slide of a video featuring the history of Boyden, Hull and Boyden-Hull school disricts. The video was created by Josephine Grond, a Boyden-Hull student, as a TAG project. TAG student creates video on history, future of Boyden-Hull schools...
POOL’S OPEN FOR SUMMER The Hull City Swimming Pool was fully open for patrons Friday, June 12 after previously being allowed to open for lessons and lap swimming only due to the risk for potential spread of COVID-19. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer...
RECOGNIZING YEARS OF SERVICE John Boogerd, Terry Anderson and John Haveman were presented with awards for their years of service in the American Legion Tuesday, June 2. Not pictured is Marv Diekevers. (Photo/Submitted) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer On Sunday, June 14,...
HELPING WOMEN BE THEIR BEST Jori Gulker was licensed as a massage therapist in January and started Still Water Massage Therapy for Women in March at Hair on Hickory in Hull. (Photo/June De Wit) Massage therapist joins Hair on Hickory June De Wit | Staff Writer...
SHOWING HULL PRIDE Pictured are the different options available for a custom vinyl window cling available from the Hull Chamber of Commerce. Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer After seeking the advice of multiple agencies and organizations, and following recommendations set...
Randy Feenstra U.S. Representative race garners most attention Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Hull native Randy Feenstra defeated longtime Republican incumbent Steve King in the U.S. Representative’s race in District 4 in last Tuesday’s primary election. King has...
SPECIAL DONATION Larry Hoekstra presents a puzzle, completed by long-time member and friend, Harry Klay, to Tim Brunsting at the Rolling Hills Golf Course Friday, May 21. The puzzle will be hung in the clubhouse for all the members to enjoy and in remembrance of Klay...
Artist’s progression Elise Visscher of Hull has discovered a new talent in the form of glassblowing through classes she enrolled in at Central College. Pictured is her progress from the first semester, where she created a shot glass, to the current year’s vase...
Pictured left to right: Anna Godtland, Mallory Nilles, Sydney Damstra and Linsy Gonzalez. All four students earned a $250 scholarship from the Boyden Community Club Monday, May 18. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Four residents of Boyden earn $250 scholarships, pandemic changes...
GROUP PROJECT Kaden Struik, Haley Struik, Summer Vis, Konner Struik and Savannah Feenstra, pictured left to right, stand above their sidewalk chalk creation after putting over three hours of work into it for neighbors to enjoy. (Photo/Submitted) Jennifer Kor | Staff...
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Darlene Woelber was treated to a surprise anniversary party at The Foreign Candy Company, recognizing her 35 years of being with the company. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Since May 22, 1985, Darlene Woelber has clocked into...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Walking down the streets of Hull, residents may notice brightly-colored rocks hidden in flower beds, on windowsills and in other public places. The rocks are meant to brighten the finder’s day and to be re-hidden to spread more cheer. ...
CAUSE FOR CELEBRATIONMicah Ochsendorf celebrated his sixth and golden birthday Wednesday, May 6 while social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite not having a typical birthday party, Micah and his family celebrated the occasion in other ways. Jennifer Kor...
Family and friends congratulate Kreun Audrey Kreun gets a trophy and a poster from family and friends after completing a virtual half-marathon this past March. Kreun competed in the event after a real half-marathon originally organized by the University of Nebraska...
MAKING THE OLD NEW Reusing old materials, such as tin ceiling tiles, for new projects is one of Sara Friedrichsen’s favorite things to do when she’s not teaching math classes. She has a workshop set up in her Boyden home. (Photo/Submitted) Jeanne Visser | Staff Writer...
ENGAGING BY SEWING Volunteers from throughout the area have been busy sewing fabric face masks for Avera’s Faith and Community Engage program to help provide the personal protective equipment to healthcare workers across Avera’s facilities during the coronavirus...
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Wiped out Empty shelves at Hull Food Center took storeowners by surprise Tuesday, March 17 as many of their supplies were nearly wiped out. They have been busy trying to get supplies reordered and back on shelves to serve customers. (Photo/June De Wit) June De Wit |...
grab-and-go meals Boyden-Hull school employees Sue Boone, Tom Kerr and Crystal Nibbelink handed out meals of lunch and breakfast to kids in Hull Monday in the parking lot west of Hesla Field. The school prepared 600 lunch and 390 breakfast “to go” meals for anyone...
June De Wit | Staff Writer Between March 12 and 20, every home in the country will receive a letter from the U.S. Census Bureau. Local and state leaders remind citizens it’s not junk and not to throw it away. Instead it’s important to read the letter, which explains...
