AWARD-WINNING WORKMANSHIP This is a photo of Tyler Van Der Zwaag’s award for Best of Show for a working bobtail. The award was presented at the Mid-America Truck Show in March. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Hull native Tyler Van Der Zwaag won the...
APPOINTED TO A NEW ROLE Heidi Kramer has recently been chosen to take on not only her role as Hull’s city clerk, a position she has held since November 2021, but also the addition of the duties of Hull’s city administrator. She comes to the new role with a passion...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Betty Winter has been a central figure at Citizens State Bank and in the community of Boyden. She will be celebrating her 45-year banking career with a retirement open house April 25 from 2-6 p.m. at Boyden’s Citizens State Bank. ...
TAKING THE SLOW MODE TO SCHOOL Students of Trinity Christian participated in “Take Your Tractor To School Day” Friday, April 15. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Teri Bos, communicable disease and tobacco use prevention coordinator for...
TACO TORRES GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Hull’s newest business, Taco Torres, Thursday, April 7. Members of the Hull Chamber of Commerce, community members and Hull Mayor Arlan Moss came to the ceremony to...
After two fatalities near Hull in two days, motorists again reminded to avoid distractions Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Two separate accident fatalities took place near Hull the week of March 28. On Monday, March 28, the Iowa State Patrol was called to the scene of...
HULL PUBLIC LIBRARY SCAVENGER HUNT To celebrate National Library Week, the Hull Public Library hosted a scavenger hunt for area kids to enjoy. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Hull and Boyden Public Libraries celebrated National Library Week, which...
WHEELCHAIRS FOR THOSE IN NEED Pictured is Hope Haven CEO Matt Buley (left) as he accepts an MDRT Foundation check from Joe Van Otterloo (right), MDRT member, at Hope Haven’s Annual Benefit Auction at Te Slaa Trucking in Hull Friday, April 1. The check totaled $6,000...
PAVING THE WAY FOR NEW OPPORTUNITY IN HULL The Hull Industrial Development Corporation recently began the process of taking down the acreage buildings at 516 Black Forrest Road, starting with the barn on the property. The project is the start of plans being...
PAPA’S SMOKIN’ MEATS STOPS IN HULL Spirit Lake-based Papa’s Smokin’ Meats food truck provided barbecue food for guests who were entertained by The Usual Suspects at The Grain House Saturday, April 2. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane Johnson | Staff Writer Food and...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Hull resident Faye De Kam was sworn onto the Hull City Council Thursday, March 31. Councilor De Kam comes to the position with a deeply-engrained understanding of Hull and its citizens. She has worked as the Hull...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Trinity Christian Speech students Belle Schiermeyer, Dana De Boer and Jayda Van Egdom participated in the March 28 All-State Speech Festival on the campus of UNI. The students joined around 400 fellow performers at the...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer On Thursday, March 24, a public information meeting was held at the Sioux County ISU Extension and Outreach in Orange City on the topic of the Emerald Ash Borer and the threat that the presence of the insect poses to ash trees in...
THE HULL AMBULANCE PANCAKE SUPPER The Hull Ambulance pancake supper was in the basement of the Hull Community Building March 30 from 5-7 p.m. The community showed great support for the ambulance squad through the free-will donations given. Members of the Hull...
Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley defensive coordinator Heath Swanson yells out instructions to the Nighthawks' defense from the sidelines during the Class 3A state title game against Harlan this past fall. Swanson announced he has stepped down from the position on the...
712 REALTY NEW REALTOR Boyden native Ashton Kraai comes to 712 Realty to work alongside owners Darren and Darla Van’t Hul. She will work to introduce clients to commercial and residential properties as well as assist in property management for the company....
CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL AG.DAY Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig made a stop at Sioux Center’s Terrace View Event Center Tuesday, March 22, in celebration of the 49th annual National Ag Day. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane Johnson | Staff Writer Iowa’s...
Special Youth Challenge Ministries turkey hunt planned Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Special Youth Challenge Ministries is putting on its annual youth turkey hunt in Webb, Iowa, April 23-25. The all-volunteer nonprofit Christian organization seeks to provide...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer On Tuesday, March 22, the Boyden Library hosted a Dad’s Belgian Waffle Supper at the Demco Community Center to raise funds for technology and programming for children to use at the Boyden Public Library. A free-will donation was...
Ready To Serve Clients Owner of Hair On Hickory Shondra Wielenga (left) welcomes the salon’s newest hair stylist Alyssa Huber (right). Huber began her new position at Hair On Hickory Tuesday, March 22 where she will serve clients by providing haircuts for all ages...
