Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Summer Reading Programs will be kicking off at both Boyden and Hull Public Libraries soon.Boyden Public LibraryThe first program of the summer reading season at Boyden Public Library will be June 6. The kick-off event for the Boyden...
This aerial view of the Iowa State Bank shows two buildings north of it which it purchased. The building directly north of it was Len’s Market. The next store to the north had Louie’s Barber Shop on the south side and Hull Dry Cleaners in the north half. It later...
Jill DeRuyter led the fifth- and sixth-grade vocalists in the program “Motivated” presented Tuesday, May 16. In the song, “I Can Can,” some of the students were boom whacker players and others played kazoos. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Fifth-...
Amie Smit directed the Hull Christian School orchestra during the spring band and orchestra pops concert May 18. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Hull Christian School students presented the spring band and orchestra pops concert Thursday, May 18....
The Western Christian boys’ golf team poses with its state-qualification banner following the Class 2A boys’ district golf tournament at Emerald Hills in Arnold’s Park Monday, May 15. The Wolfpack finished one stroke behind the Boyden-Hull Comets to earn their...
The Boyden-Hull boys’ golf team poses with its state-qualification banner after taking first place at the Class 2A district golf meet at Emerald Hills Golf Club in Arnold’s Park. This is the third-straight season in Class 2A, fourth overall, the Comets will appear as...
RECOGNIZED FOR SERVING(RIGHT) Leon Mulder, pictured right, of Hull’s Automated Waste Systems was recognized for the “Bless You” Award from GEA Farming’s Nate Johnson in recent weeks. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Leon Mulder, co-owner of Automated...
SIOUX COUNTY FAIR BOARD SPEAKS TO HULL CHAMBEROn Monday, May 8, members of the Hull Chamber of Commerce had the opportunity to learn about the proposed Sioux County Ag Expo from Sioux County Fair Board vice-president, LeAnn Englin, and board member, Joel Leusink....
A DAY TO GO FISHINGResidents of Hull’s Pleasant Acres Care Center had the opportunity to enjoy some fun games and activities Wednesday, May 17, in celebration of National Nursing Care Week. Pictured is Pleasant Acres culinary arts specialist, Tracy Ver Mulm, and her...
DRESSING UP FOR A FUN EVENINGStudents of Western Christian are shown here enjoying the May 5 Western Christian Banquet Night. Front Row (left to right): Olivia Hulstein, Kayla Van Otterloo, Payton Marks, Jenna Balt, Kyra Bakker and Adelle Wolfswinkel. Back Row (left...
In 1911, First National Bank was on the northeast corner of First and Main Streets. Iowa State Bank was located on Main Street south of First National Bank. On this picture it has a “Bank” sign on the front of the building. (Photo/Submitted) Julie Bosma | Editorial...
SENIOR CLASS SPEAKERSBoyden-Hull class of 2023 speakers Jennifer Luevano, Luke Myers and Piper Ross give their reflections on their years in high school while looking forward to things to come. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Boyden-Hull High School...
EARNING THE DEGREEBlake Moss is shown shaking the hand of administrator, James Regnerus, after accepting his diploma as a graduating student of the class of 2023. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer On Monday, May 15, seniors of Trinity Christian High...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Seniors at Western Christian High School enjoyed their graduation Tuesday, May 16. The 73 graduates enjoyed their graduation ceremony in Western Christian’s gymnasium with family, friends and community members celebrating alongside the...
PROUD TO HELP THE HULL COMMUNITYParker De Vos recently completed his Eagle Scout project which took the form of a free library and food pantry situated on the northwest corner of the Hull Historical Society. He is shown here posing for a photo, beaming with pride at...
REFLECTING ON A CHALLENGING, GROWING SEMESTERAt the Boyden-Hull CAPS Innovation event Wednesday, May 10, at Farmers Mutual of Hull, Boyden-Hull CAPS associate Jenny Luevano reflected on her time working on her CAPS projects and how it shaped her as a student of...
A VISIT FROM THE FLORIDA GOVERNOROn Saturday, May 13, Randy Feenstra hosted his third annual Feenstra Family Picnic. The headline speaker at the event was Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. He spoke about the work he is doing in Florida along with outlining the work he thinks...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer According to a May 12 Sioux County Sheriff’s office press release, an investigation into two reports of burglaries in or near Hull is ongoing. The two incidents occurred at Automated Waste Systems and Van Der Zwaag Customs overnight,...
De Koster & De Koster Law firm has served the Hull and surrounding communities for 71 years. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant In 1952, Lucas J. De Koster opened a law office in Hull. In addition to his Hull law office, he also, for a time, had...
Elizabeth Van Maanen directed the choir of 217 Hull Christian School students in their Fruit of the Spirit program Tuesday, May 9. (Photos/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant A total 217 Hull Christian School students presented their chapel theme program...
