Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Cold and flu season is fast approaching and that means proper steps should be taken to avoid these illnesses passed from person to person, family to family and student to student. For Boyden-Hull School District nurse Andreah Maassen,...
Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer Heading into cold and flu season, Health Services of Lyon County shared five tips for staying healthy.Use the inside of your elbow when you cough or sneeze. By covering your mouth and nose, this decreases the airborne transmission of...
Dr. Ross Reynolds | ContributorDoctor of Chiropractic, Rapids ChiropracticAs fall and winter approach, viral illness will eventually ramp up again, including influenza A and B, and of course, COVID-19. It’s important to know that even if you can’t or won’t get the...
Mike and Connie Grevengoed opened Sioux Fitness Center in September 1995. Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 30 were Front row from left Nancy Driesen, Connie Grevengoed and Sherry Van Schepen. Back row Shari De Wild, Eleanor Kiers, Richard Dykstra,...
DOING THE LORD’S WORKPictured is Aaron Greydanus, who was installed at First Christian Reformed Church Oct. 1. The installation means he will continue to be connected with the local community. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Pastor Aaron...
ENJOYING A BURGER FOR A GOOD CAUSEPictured are members of the public enjoying a burger feed hosted by Bright Start Preschool and Daycare in support of its fundraising efforts for expansion which nearly doubles the child capacity. The meal was served Wednesday, Sept....
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Florist Christiana Westra of C Anna’s Things will be moving her business to a new location in the coming weeks as her family prepares to move to her husband’s family farm. C Anna’s Things has been curating floral designs and arrangements...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The deadline for ordering wreaths from Wreaths Across America is fast approaching as it is set for Oct. 28. The cost per wreath is $17 this year, the first increase made since 2007 which helps in covering transportation costs. Forms will...
REPRESENTING LOCAL PROGRAMS AT THE STATE LEVELAubree Boender, a junior at Boyden-Hull High School, is a member of the Iowa 4-H State Council. The state council is made up of 40 high school juniors and seniors who meet a few times a year to discuss issues they see in...
Boyden-Hull Junior/Senior High School in 2023. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant • The first school of Lincoln Township was the James H. Wolters’ home on Section 2, four and one-half miles north of Hull. Mrs. Wolters, the mother of Mrs. John B....
CUTTING A RIBBON FOR NEW BUSINESS OFFERINGSPictured is Jordan Van Schepen of Hull’s newest business, Honeyhomb Market, cutting the Hull Chamber of Commerce ribbon during a ceremony Thursday, Sept. 28. The event was well-attended with both Hull city staff, Chamber of...
FAMILIES REMEMBER THEIR PAST HISTORYPictured are Arlan Moss (right) and Ruth Moss (left) presenting at the 2023 Hull Historical Society Tombstone Tour on Saturday, Sept. 30. Arlan and Ruth presented on Arlan's great-aunt Minnie DeGroot and Arlan's great-grandfather...
A NEW CASEY’S STOREFRONT BEGINS TO SEE PROGRESSWorkers are shown getting the groundwork accomplished on the site of the new Casey’s convenience store located at 612 Division St. The progress comes after more than a year of Hull not having a Casey’s due to a Sept. 28,...
HAVING FUN LEARNING A SKILLKoni Leusink is shown helping her students learn how to knit and become proficient at the art of knitting. Leusink has taught her students how to knit at the Hull Public Library in three different sessions. The photo was taken at the second...
Julie Van Oort bought the former bakery and plumbing building and opened her store, “Fearfully & Wonderfully Made” in 2018. (Photo/Submitted) From Purity Bakery to R&L Plumbing to Fearfully & Wonderfully Made Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant • In June...
Boyden-Hull Homecoming CourtFront Row (Left to Right): Jaiden Cannegieter, Haley Crawford, Monika Van Schepen, Eric Nilles, Savanna Nilles, Aubrey Marra. Back Row (Left to Right): Nathan Van Otterloo, Taiten Den Besten, Trey Van Roekel, Blake Moser. Homecoming Court...
A FLIGHT FULL OF MEMORIESPictured is Marine Capt. Chris Vande Weerd customizing his CH-53K helicopter in support of the Iowa Hawkeyes before a flyover ceremony. He had the opportunity to lead with three other Marines before the Iowa Hawkeye vs. Western Michigan game...
A CHALLENGE TO REMEMBERPrincipal Randy Ten Pas gives a glimpse of the view from on top a scissor lift. Ten Pas raised $5,100 during this year’s annual Rally Day Sale for Hull Christian School if he took on the challenge of spending 51 hours perched atop the lift from...
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...
TAKING HOME GOLDPictured are Abby Fedders, Ashley Fedders, Meagan Mulder, Shelby Alons, Sophia Pausma, and Ari Van Grootheest who recently competed in milk and dairy quality judging in Manchester, IA. Split into two teams, those pictured took home two gold medals on...
