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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...

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Volunteers from area communities build more than a house

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...

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Staff writer has been getting acclimated to communities

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...

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Annual meeting highlights goals met and set

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...

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Piece of history linked to the present

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...

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Identification makeover

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...

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Summer heating up with events in Hull

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...

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A cut above

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 |...

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Class of 2020 commencement ceremonies COVID style

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...

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City councils discuss vicious dogs

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...

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New gear helps kids get in the game

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...

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The Show Did Go On

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...

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Taking a look back and ahead

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...

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Splish and splash at last

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...

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Decades of American Legion service of great importance

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,...

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More Than Relaxation

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...

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Showing community support a different way

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...

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Commemorating love of the sport

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...

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