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...
Small cheering section Fans who were a part of the small cheering section at the state basketball championship game do their best to loudly cheer on the Boyden-Hull Comets basketball team. The number of those able to attend the game was restricted by the Iowa High...
MORE GROWTH AHEAD This spring, Hull Co-op plans to add a third 575,000-bushel grain bin to its facility north of Highway 18. (Photo/Jeanne Visser) Jeanne Visser | Staff Writer Hull Co-op planned to share good news with its members at the organization’s annual meeting...
Jeanne Visser | Staff Writer After a public hearing for the fiscal year 2020/21 budget, the Hull City Council passed a resolution to approve the city’s proposed budget last week. Next year’s property tax levy will be $12.36, which is slightly higher than last year but...
Wooden Flags Jim Keizer, a Vietnam war veteran and recent Honor Flight veteran, and his wife, Vell, work together to make wooden flags. The couple donates many of the flags but the items can also be purchased. It’s a hobby they both enjoy as they’re very patriotic....
SKILLED INSTRUCTION Brent Fedders, industrial arts instructor at Boyden-Hull High School, assists students in the metal technology and fabrication class. Students recently used their welding skills to create metal stands for supplies in the new industrial arts area at...
Award Recipients Several Hull Citizens were recognized at a luncheon Monday, Feb. 10. The following received awards: (Front row, left to right) Mackelle Grevengoed, Western Christian scholarship recipient; Emma Franken, Boyden-Hull scholarship recipient; Marty...
Anna Godtland Anna Godtland, a senior at Boyden-Hull High School, plays the trombone. Belle Schiermeyer Belle Schiermeyer, a sophomore at Trinity Christian High School, plays the violin. Emilee Heynen Emilee Heynen, a junior at Western Christian, plays the violin....
SPECIAL DEDICATION On Sunday, Jan. 26, a special window was dedicated at United Presbyterian Church of Boyden. The window was stored for 65 years. It’s believed it is from the original church and was gifted to the congregation after being restored. (Photo/June De Wit)...
Business of the Year: De Jong Hardware Jeanne Visser | Staff Writer The Hull Chamber of Commerce annual Outstanding Citizens Awards luncheon will be Monday, Feb. 10, in the basement of the community building. According to Faye De Kam, Chamber director, the purpose of...
GOAL REACHED, CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School students Allison Mooy (eighth grade), Hannah Van Ginkel (eighth grade), Grace Poppema (seventh grade) and Alyce Brummel (eighth grade) display the thermometer sign for the school’s new gym...
BIBLE COLLECTION DRIVE Elijah Vande Griend, Korey Sandbulte DeJong, Elliot Carney, Breanne Ten Pas and Ellie Kooiker are some of the Western Christian High School students who became involved in collecting Bibles for Keystone Treatment Center through their church...
