Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School in 2023 (Photo/Julie Bosma) Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School Julie Bosma – Editorial Assistant • On June 18, 1973 the Protestant Reformed School Society was formed.• Six acres of land was purchased in August 1974.•...
ENJOYING A TRINITY CHRISTIAN TAILGATEPictured are Trinity Christian students enjoying tailgating on Friday, Sept. 22. The tailgating event was sponsored by American State Bank and involved lawn games as well as a meal. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer On Wednesday, Sept. 20, the Hull Public Library hosted a cooking club event. Students were led by Lynne Hoehammer for this fun activity. The nearly 20 students who attended were invited to make a dip with vanilla wafers, graham crackers...
Western Christian Class RepresentativesSummer Vis, JD Pettit, Maile Vande Hoef, Braden Baccam, Emery Blankespoor, Taeten Kollis, Aidyn Schemper, Caleb Douma, Breya Van Kley, Aiden Ouwinga, Apiyo Harberts, and Miles Baccam. Shane D. Johnson | Staff...
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...
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...
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...
The former barber shop became Apple Tree Restaurant. (Photo/Sioux County Index Archives) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant • John Koele started a barber business in Hull in 1925. It was originally near the site of DeJong and Vander Schaaf Hardware. After that shop...
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...
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....
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...
WESTERN CHRISTIAN 2023 HOMECOMING CLASS REPRESENTATIVESPictured are the 2023 Class Representatives for Western Christian High School’s homecoming. (Back row, from left) Caleb Douma, Taeten Kollis, Braden Baccam, Miles Baccam, Aidan Ouwinga, JD Petitt, (Front row, from...
American Reformed Church viewed from the southeast. The new bell tower is on the far left. (Photo/Julie Bosma) American Reformed Church Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant • The American Reformed Church of Hull began April 19, 1921, when 70 interested people met with...
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...
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...
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...
HELPING RAISE FUNDS FOR KIDS' CLUBPictured are co-directors for Hull Kids’ Club Elaine Boogerd (left) and Sylvia Eekhoff (right) working to help raise funds and show off what community impact the program has throughout the school year. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D....
Farmers Mutual Insurance in 2023 (Photo/Julie Bosma) Farmers Mutual Insurance Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Farmers Mutual Insurance• In the early 1880s, several farmers in Sioux County felt they were paying far too much for insurance on their farm buildings and...
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...
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...
