Shane D. Johnson |Editor The City of Hull has undertaken some zoning changes for residents, a change that has come to fruition after the last update to zoning ordinances in February 1995. Mayor Arlan Moss commented on the changes made.“Our city staff and council...
HELPING STUDENTS THRIVEPictured is Emily Miranda, Boyden-Hull Junior/Senior High School’s guidance counselor who has been in the position two years. (Photo/Submitted) THROUGH STRUGGLES AND SUCCESSES Pictured is Abby Vanden Bosch, guidance counselor for Western...
FOR ALL TO SEEPictured is the work of Western Christian’s welding class that has come to fruition in the form of a Wolfpack sculpture created in connection with Demco of Boyden. The students were led by Demco’s Cody Cammann and Jason Kraai. (Photo/Submitted) "Perhaps...
BLUEJAY STRONG AND COMET STRONGPictured are two of the many bookmarks made by Boyden-Hull Elementary students in support of Perry Community School District in Perry, Iowa, after a Jan. 4 school shooting that killed sixth-grader Ahmir Jolliff and Perry High School...
Shane D. Johnson |Editor The Morningside Choir in Sioux City was recently awarded The American Prize in Choral Performance of which former Boyden-Hull students, Anna Godtland and Caleb Sutton, were part of. The meaning of being in the Morningside Choir as it is...
Local blood drive to be held in Boyden and Hull Blood is an essential fluid of the body that can not be created in a lab. “Every two seconds a hospital patient is in need of a blood transfusion,” states public relations and marketing director, Shay Willis for...
The dinner theatre production of “No Body Like Jimmy” will be presented Feb. 8-10 at Rolling Hills Country Club. Cast members include front row from left: Becka Harman, Max Klarenbeek, Orlin Oostra, Marsha Smit, Deb Woelber. Back row: Marty Kiers, Brenda Westra, Emily...
Chuck Brunsting gave a presentation about Perkins Jan. 22 and included several pictures of the buildings that existed there in the past. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Chuck Brunsting gave a presentation on the history of Perkins Monday, Jan. 22, to a crowd of 65 children and...
REPRESENTATIVE RANDY FEENSTRARepresentative Randy Feenstra of Iowa’s fourth congressional district spoke to caucus-goers during the Iowa caucus event at the Hull Community Building Monday, Jan. 15. (Photo/Julie Bosma) REPRESENTATIVE SKYLER WHEELERIowa House...
Free documentary to be shown at Western Christian Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer On Wednesday, Jan. 24, members of the public are invited to attend the showing of the documentary “Gridshock” which focusses on the reality of human trafficking. The documentary will...
BOYDEN HOUSE FIRE On Tuesday, Jan. 16, a house fire broke out around 9 p.m. at 803 Webb St. in Boyden. The Boyden Fire Department and Boyden Ambulance arrived on scene and were also assisted by Sioux County Emergency Management, American Red Cross, Iowa State Patrol...
CINDY KIEL WELCOMED TO HAIR ON HICKORYPictured is cosmetic nurse Cindy Kiel who will bring her talents to the staffing of Hair On Hickory through offering customers Botox and Xeomin, dermal fillers, micro-needling, PDO smooth threads, Sofwave and vitamin injections....
""We are blessed to have community speakers with a wealth of knowledge agree to share their gifts and talents locally, and in partnership with the Sioux County Conservation Board." - Sunday Ford, Sioux County Naturalist Shane D. Johnson |Editor The team at Sioux...
Shane D. Johnson |Editor During inclement weather, it is imperative to be prepared for any emergency situation when traveling. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office perhaps knows how best to prepare for weather emergencies and what steps Sioux County residents can take to...
TRUMP TAKES TO THE STAGE On Jan. 5, former President Donald Trump took to a stage in Sioux Center at the Terrace View Event Center as he held a commit-to-caucus rally. Trump spoke to a packed crowd of many of his supporters. (Photo/Submitted) IOWA SENATOR KEVIN ALONS...
Hull Kiwanis Club donates to help Maui fire relief Shane D. Johnson |Editor In the wake of the devastating August 2023 wildfires that impacted Maui, Hawaii, the Hull Kiwanis Club has taken steps to donate to three Maui Kiwanis Clubs. In total, $3,670 was donated, with...
WHAT I WISH MY PARENTS KNEW In a joint presentation, Boyden-Hull Jr/Sr High School and Western Christian High School will gather to view the film "What I WIsh My Parents Knew" which has a focal point of mental health awareness. The film will be presented at the...
SEEING PROGRESS THROUGHOUT 41 YEARSPictured is Hull Co-op general manager, Ed Westra, showing the capabilities of the Hull Co-op fertilizer shed during its ribbon-cutting ceremony in 2022. After 41 years of working at Hull Co-op, Westra retired from his position to...
COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT WESTRA: A FAMILY MANPictured is Hull’s newest city council member, Scott Westra, far right, who took office Jan. 2, 2024. Westra is posed with his family: his wife Andrea, far left, his son Logan, left center, his daughter Macy, right center....
TAKING ON A NEW OPPORTUNITYPictured is Evan Wielenga, Hull Co-op’s newest general manager who took on the responsibilities of the role Jan. 1, 2024. Wielenga brings his life-long passion for agriculture to the new role as he has been working for Hull Co-op 25 years...
