VAN VOORST CARRIES ON LAW ENFORCEMENT LEGACYJake Van Voorst, right, son of Sioux County interim sheriff Jamie Van Voorst, was sworn in as a deputy sheriff of Marion County on Oct. 11, a month after his father was appointed to the role of Sioux County Sheriff....
BEHIND THE SCENESTwo natives of Hull, Cindy Moeller and Josie Salazar, not pictured, have important roles in the latest production for the Sioux Center Arts. Pictured are the actors in the upcoming show, "Steel Magnolias", whom Moeller helps coach onstage. Salazar...
SIMULATING A TORNADOKatie Nikolaou demonstrated the effects of a tornado to audience members Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Boyden Public Library. The meteorologist explained the various strengths of tornados and the impact they can have on communities. (Photo/Shane D....
BOYDEN INSURANCE AGENCY STAFFINGLeft: Pictured is the newest agent at Boyden Insurance Agency, Mary Van Es (far left), with Boyden Insurance agents Dan Matus (center left) and Vonda Maggert (center right) and customer service representative Colleen Niemeyer (far...
VAN’S POWER CENTER OPEN FOR BUSINESSPictured is Hull’s newest ATV/UTV dealership, Van’s Power Center. The new business opened to customers Oct. 5 and is located at 517 Brown St. in Hull. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Van’s Power Center in...
Members of Hope Christian Reformed Church work to peel and trim apples, right, while other members assemble apple pies for baking, above. The process was part of the annual apple pie day fundraiser. (Photos/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Members of...
TO THE PRESENTDwayne Van Leeuwen is pictured on the Van Leeuwen farm 80 years after the picture of his dad, John, was taken in 1942. Eighty-year-old picture is retaken in 2022 Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Eighty years ago in 1942, when John Van Leeuwen was 20...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer On Wednesday, Oct. 19, Bright Start Daycare and Preschool hosted a burger feed as a fundraiser for the new addition that will help provide much-needed care for kids in the Hull area. A meal of beef and pork burgers, cheesy...
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The 2022 general election will take voters to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polls are open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Voters must show an acceptable form of identification at the polls when voting. Acceptable forms of ID include an Iowa Driver’s...
Students in Mrs. Horstman’s third-grade class pose for a picture by the play poster for “Frank Einstein.” Students watched the performance at Northwestern College Tuesday, Oct. 11. Hull Christian School students see play at Northwestern Julie Bosma | Editorial...
DR. ABBY STROEH, OBSTETRICS AND FAMILY MEDICINE AT HULL MEDICAL CLINICPictured is Dr. Abby Stroeh, the newest doctor at Hull Medical Clinic. She brings a passion for learning and fulfilling rural healthcare needs of her patients. Stroeh took on the new role Aug. 29. ...
meeting local FIREFIGHTERS Firefighters from the Boyden Fire Department had the opportunity to teach those who attended the Boyden Library event on Tuesday, Oct. 11. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer On Tuesday, Oct. 11, members of the Boyden...
NEW STORAGE FOR HULL AREA RESIDENTSPictured are Hull’s newest storage units. Work on the new site was completed by PHD Construction and cement for the new units was purchased from Van Zee Enterprises. Photo taken Aug. 25. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson |...
fireman gearTuesday, Oct. 11, kids from the Hull Kids’ Club were educated on the role that the Hull Fire Department plays in the community in protecting its residents and their property and also got to try on some of their equipment. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Hull...
OPEN HOUSE AT ISB INSURANCE INC.Pictured are ISB Insurance Inc. employees outside the business’ renovated space, boasting a customer-centered layout and space for employees to provide quality service. Located at 1036 Main St. in Hull, the company hosted an open house...
BARGAIN ALLEY FURNITURE OUTLET EXPANSION OPENS FOR BUSINESSPictured are some of the furniture displayed at the new site of the Bargain Alley Furniture Outlet. The glass doors allow for natural light to glimmer on the furniture pieces, making for a spectacular...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Laura Sohl-Cryer, author of the book “Remembering The Homeplace,” had a book signing at the Boyden Public Library Saturday, Oct. 8. Local readers of her work got the chance to speak with Sohl-Cryer on the reflectional stories and...
Leah Ten Napel Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Leah Ten Napel has recently joined the Iowa State Extension and Outreach team as northwest Iowa’s newest field agronomist. Ten Napel comes to the role to replace Joel De Jong who retired from the position in...
Bringing service to local communities Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer On Wednesday, Oct. 12, students of Western Christian High School participated in a community service day, or Stewardship Day. Twenty-three groups, or faithpacks, aimed to serve the surrounding...
ON THE LINEHull native Skyler Mullinix prepares to shoot his targets at the Sept. 17 NCC Shooting Sports meet against Iowa Lakes Community College at the Rock Valley Gun Club. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Hull native Skyler Mullinix has an...
