June De Wit |Staff Writer The German farm settlers hurriedly tied up their horse-drawn carriages at the hitching post. The bustle of activity filled the schoolhouse. Why the excitement? It was Sunday morning in 1879 and they were going to church. For eight years, St....
Carmen Vande Stroet | Staff Writer Dr. Ryan Wise, director of the Iowa Department of Education, toured northwest Iowa schools Thursday, Oct. 10, including Boyden-Hull Elementary and High School. Wise was appointed director of the Iowa Department of Education by former...
Carmen Vande Stroet | Staff Writer The Hull Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its first fall festival, Hogtoberfest, Saturday, Oct. 26, at Rolling Hills Country Club and will include a variety of fun for all ages. The Hull Chamber will provide a bouncy house for...
Hull American Legion to conduct flag burning ceremony Carmen Vande Stroet | Staff Writer The American flag stands for many things for many people. For most, it is a national symbol of freedom and pride, demonstrating the bravery and sacrifice that earned the freedoms...
Carmen Vande Stroet | Staff Writer Throughout the month of October, Demco Manufacturing of Boyden is offering free pink ribbon decals to anyone who owns a Demco ag product. In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Demco decided to bring back the popular promotion...
Hull’s Night of Hope supports those affected by cancer June De Wit | Staff Writer “Faith Over Fear” was the theme for this year’s Night of Hope event Wednesday, Oct. 9, in the Western Christian High School events center. About 275 area women attended the annual cancer...
“The One That Got Away” will be presented during a dinner theater event at Otter Valley Country Club north of Boyden Nov. 6-9. The synopsis of the play by Eddie McPherson is based on the headline in the state newspaper that reads: “Annual Fishing Tournament Expecting...
Jeanne Visser | Staff Writer The Hull Public Library is offering a historical program on the life and writings of Jane Austen tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 6:30 p.m. Kathy Wilson, a professional historian and educator, will present “Keep Calm & Read Jane Austen”...
Members of the Western Christian FFA chapter participated in a soil judging competition at Dordt University in Sioux Center. The students entered four different soil pits to determine slope, depth, texture and other characteristics of each profile. Members who...
June De Wit | Staff Writer On October 8, the Boyden Public Library`s Story Hour for kids aged 3 – 6 years old, began. The kick off was a celebration of Fire Prevention Week with an appearance being made by the Boyden Fire Department. The morning story hour was held at...
June De Wit | Staff Writer Phil and Sandy Hamman, authors of “Gitchie Girl” were at the Boyden library Monday, Oct. 7, to talk about their newest book, “Gitchie Girl Uncovered.” A sizable crowd of nearly 60 people attended the presentation. Sandy explained why the...
october community club meeting June De Wit | Staff Writer Boyden Community Club had its monthly meeting Wednesday, Oct. 16, at noon in the Demco Center. Citywide trick or treating will be Oct. 31. Boyden Community Club Halloween party changes were discussed. The fall...
Carmen Vande Stroet | Staff Writer King Solomon is quoted as saying, “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother for adversity,” and for some that holds a lot of truth, especially for two local brothers. Ladell and Harris Kaster grew up just outside of Hull and at...
Jeanne Visser | Staff Writer “I really love dogs,” Deb Krommendyk readily admits. “Taking care of dogs and running K-Dogs Pet Lodge is exactly what I love to do.” Last week, Deb and Brad Krommendyk celebrated the second anniversary of their dog boarding business...
Jeanne Visser | Staff Writer Last winter, Pete Pals visited the Hull Public Library to discuss his book, “Memories of Growing up in Hull, Iowa: The 1940s and 1950s.” His dialog was so popular and well-received that he’s returning to Hull Thursday, Oct. 24, at 10 a.m....
Healthiest State Walk Oct. 2 and 3 June De Wit | Staff Writer “Walk More. Connect More” was the theme for the Healthiest State Walk, a statewide function on Wednesday, Oct. 2. For the past several years, the Hull community has taken part in the event. The walk is an...
October marks Fire Prevention Month and Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 6-12. Farmers Co-op Society recently made 10 $500 contributions to fire departments across its trade territory including the Boyden Fire Department, pictured right. “Farmers Co-op Society recognizes...
Jeff Taylor of Sioux Center has declared his candidacy for the District 2 Iowa State Senate seat. The position is currently held by Randy Feenstra who is vacating it to run for U.S. House. The district includes Sioux County, O’Brien County, Cherokee County and rural...
