boyden-hull homecoming courtBack Row (Left-Right): Haley Crawford, Blake Moser, Eric Nilles, Nathan Van Otterloo Savanna Nilles; Middle Row (Left-Right): Taiten Den Besten, Aubrey Marra, Trey Van Roekel; Front Row (Left-Right): Jaiden Cannegieter & Monika Van...
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Helping hands and servant hearts
ENJOYING A TIME WITH FAMILYResidents of Aspen Heights Senior Living and their families had the opportunity Tuesday, Sept. 12 to enjoy a family picnic put on by the staff at Aspen Heights in celebration of National Assisted Living Week. (Photos/Shane D. Johnson) Aspen...
Helping local children thrive and succeed
Russ Goold elected as Kiwanis Club lieutenant governor of Division 4 HELPING THE HULL COMMUNITY THRIVEPictured is Russ Goold (right) of the Hull Kiwanis Club giving a check to former Hull recreation director Joe Snyder (left) in June 2021. This photo represents...
Bright Start Daycare and Preschool hosts top donors for preview
SEEING THE PROGRESS MADEPictured are some of the top donors of the Bright Start Expansion project learning about the unique design and features of the newly-built facility which will nearly double the capacity of Bright Start Daycare and Preschool. The new site is...
A new perspetive in the pulpit
A NEW PASTOR AT AMERICAN REFORMED CHURCHPictured is Hull’s American Reformed Church’s newest pastor, Mark Cercone. Cercone gave his first sermon from the pulpit in his new position Sunday, Sept. 10. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Mark Cercone is new pastor at American...
Hull Co-op Service Center: a new way to serve customers
TOURS OF THE HULL CO-OP SERVICE CENTERThose who attended the open house event of the new Hull Co-op Service Center Thursday, Sept. 7, had the opportunity to be given tours of the new site, demonstrating how customers will be served by the qualified staff there....
Fareway in Hull breaks ground
GROUNDBREAKING FOR NEW OPPORTUNITYHull Mayor Arlan Moss, Hull Economic Development Director Doug Anderson, Hull Industrial Development Corporation President Cory De Wit, Congressman Randy Feenstra and Fareway CEO Reynolds W. Cramer gave remarks to members of the...
On baseball and life’s journey
AN IDENTITY FOUND IN MINISTRYPastor Owen Hoegh of St. Paul Lutheran Church north of Hull spoke to the Hull Kiwanis Club Thursday, Aug. 24. He spoke on the various roles he has had as a baseball player, a husband and pastor. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson...
Celebrating the breaking of ground at the Sioux County Ag Expo Center
BREAKING GROUND FOR NEW OPPORTUNITYPictured are youth of 4-H, Sioux County Board of Supervisors and members of the Sioux County Fair Board celebrating the breaking of ground on the Sioux County Ag Expo Center. The site will be home to the Sioux County Youth Fair as...
Raising funds for the future of daycare in Hull
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The Bright Start Daycare and Preschool expansion project is on pace to be completed by the end of October. In a generous contribution to the overall goals of Bright Start Daycare and Preschool, Iowa State Bank will be matching funds up...
Lending a helping paw
A THERAPY K-9 FOR SIOUX COUNTY SCHOOLSPictured is the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office newest canine, McGrath. McGrath also goes by the nickname “Big Mac” and is an 18-month-old yellow labrador retriever. He will be serving as a therapy K-9 for nine area schools on a...
Third annual Hull Historical Society Tombstone Tour slated for Sept. 30
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The Hull Historical Society will be hosting the third annual Tombstone Tour at Hope Cemetery Sept. 30. This year’s theme will be centered around presenters’ family members throughout Hull’s decades. Those who will be featured will be...
Bringing enthusiasm and experience to Hull Christian School classrooms
HULL CHRISTIAN SCHOOLTaylor DeJong, Amanda DeKam, Karynna Bonestroo and Madi Ten Haken (Photo/Submitted) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Hull Christian SchoolKarynna Bonestroo joins Hull Christian as a kindergarten teacher. Bonestroo was raised in Alton, Iowa, and...
Bringing hospitality to farm life
The North Place offers unique gathering space Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The story of The North Place southwest of Hull began ten years ago this fall when Dan and Laurie Buyert started building their dream location for bringing hospitality into the lives of...
School safety gets a boost in Sioux County
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Every school year, school safety is a top concern amongst school administrators and Sioux County school resource officers such as Waylon Pollema. This year, big changes are in store for how students are served.Pollema shared some...
New school year, new area teachers
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The 2023-2024 school year will entail changes to the staffing rosters of area schools. The important role of teaching children will be taken up by many new and enthusiastic teachers.Trinity Christian High SchoolAlissa Van Maanen joins...
Caring and learning in Laos
SPENDING TIME WITH LAOTAIN YOUTHDuring Leah Rozeboom's Northwestern College Summer of Service trip to Laos, she had the opportunity to spend time with local youths while working at Laos' biggest hospital teaching English to the staff members of the hospital and...
Boyden Splash Bash offers fun time for all
ENJOYING SOME FUN AT THE BOYDEN SPLASH PADTy Lammers (left) and Nina Schafer (right) enjoy Boyden Bash by playing in the city’s splash pad Wednesday, Aug. 9. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson). Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Boyden Splash Bash Wednesday, Aug. 9, offered area...
Combined Appeal effort in Hull great success in 2023
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Results from the Combined Appeal effort are in for this year’s hometown donation push in Hull. In total, $22,865 was donated to the various causes of Combined Appeal. The 12 organizations that took part in this year’s drive continue on...
Beef – it’s a way of life
Focused on sustainability, beef producer Hayley Moss urges other producers to get involved Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer To say Hayley Moss knows a thing or two about raising cattle might be an understatement. Moss has been raising cattle her whole life, from growing...