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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Nearly 50 percent of registered voters in Sioux County vote in primary
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...
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...
College elective class leads to interest in art form
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...
Four earn Boyden Community Club scholarships
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...
Neighborhood work of art
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...
Familiar face reaches employment milestone
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...
Brightening days, spreading cheer
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. ...
One for the memory books
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...
Running virtually
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...
Aftermath comes after school
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...
