HULL COOP RECOGNIZES YEARS OF SERVICEDuring the March 27 annual board meeting, several employees were recognized for their years of service and dedication to Hull Co-op. Brad Nielsen was honored for 30 years of service. Mark Hoekstra was honored for 20 years of...
HULL KIWANIS CLUB SUPPORTS BRIGHT STARTHull Kiwanis Club treasurer, Larry Hoekstra, presents a check for $6,106.36 to Bright Start Daycare and Preschool in support of its expansion project being built currently. The expansion is currently being painted and will be...
Craig and Teresa Verhoef bought the former Hull Bakery Nov. 14, 2014. The north side of the building is the Verhoef Custom Woodworking showroom. The second floor of the showroom is Teresa Verhoef’s Custom Vinyl Design business. Jessica Bonestroo has her photography...
HILARITY AND HIJINKSOn April 12-15, the cast of Otter Valley dinner theater’s production of “Virgil’s Wedding” will provide an evening of entertainment and fun at the Otter Valley Country Club. This show explores the potential hilarious situations that might be...
The Boyden-Hull jazz band performed a number of tunes during the swing show Friday, March 24, and featured a number of soloists. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant The Boyden-Hull Swing Show Thursday and Friday, March 23 and 24, featured a number of...
The French Horn section and part of the saxophone and flute sections are pictured during the mass band portion of the Junior High Band Festival at Western Christian High School which included 240 students. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Five...
GEESE SEEN AT ALTON POND IN SIOUX COUNTYPictured are geese enjoying the beautiful weather at Alton Pond in Sioux County. Often the sightings of more birds in Sioux County, such as geese and bald eagles, can be attributed less to the rise in the population numbers but...
County SheriffJamie Van Voorst Sioux County Sheriff discusses recent 'swatting' Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer On Tuesday, March 21, Iowa 9-1-1 dispatch centers were plagued by hoax “swatting” calls. “Swatting” is when an individual or group of individuals calls...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Boyden’s water tower on the north side of town has been the same color since 2005. Come May or June of this year, however, plans are in the works to begin a repaint of the existing structure.“After inspection it was determined the tower...
AN EXPANSION TO COMBAT “DAYCARE DESERT”Pictured is the progress on the Bright Start Daycare and Preschool’s expansion project. Bright Start still needs to raise an additional $1.2 million in its overall goal of $2.9 million. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer On Thursday, March 23, members of the public were invited to the Boyden Public Library for an evening class on charcuterie boards, hosted by Candice Smit of Simply Charcuterie. The evening was attended well, with 23 people joining in on...
SERVING WAFFLES FOR FUNDSPictured is John Morgan of Dad’s Belgian Waffles serving fresh-made waffles to patrons of the Boyden Public Library fundraiser at the Demco Community Center Tuesday, March 21. (Photos/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer On...
The Bolks Building has had a total transformation and is now Home on Main and The Grain House. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant On Feb. 17, 1955, a fire on the east side of Main Street destroyed the Tensen Implement Shop and the De Lavel Building....
ENJOYING A MEALPictured is Hudson Kroese seated on his father Ryan’s lap enjoying a meal of sausages and pancakes. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer It's an annual event in Hull that provides far-reaching benefit to the community and the 2023 version...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Implementation of the digital app CloseGap at Boyden-Hull for first-sixth grade has been a great addition to the school’s vision for addressing mental health on a daily basis. Each day, students are given time to reflect on their...
SERVING THE CHURCH OF LIVING HOPEPictured are students of Northwestern College who took the opportunity to serve the Tyler, Texas, Church of Living Hope during the week of March 9 as part of a spring service project. The students helped with youth ministry, Spanish...
Boyden-HullABIGAIL SOLBERG, FRONT, AND JEREMY MAASSEN, BACK Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer On Monday, March 13, area speech teams eagerly awaited the announcement of who will be honored at the all-state individual speech festival. Boyden-Hull High School students...
Melvin Van Otterloo converted the station into a car wash and added two bays to the east. (Photo/Beacon) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant August Wolters built a Standard Station at the northwest corner of Main Street and Highway 18 in 1928. He operated the station...
HULL COMMUNITY WELCOMES TANTSURA FAMILY TO THE COMMUNITYThe Tantsura family, who came to the United States from their home country of Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion, has been welcomed into the community of Hull since their arrival, with the siblings...
A PASSION FOR MUSICMichael Hornback has recently been hired as Boyden-Hull Community School District’s grades 5-12 band director. Hornback brings a levity and passion for teaching music and inspiring his students to excel in his classroom. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson)...
