PREPARING FOR THE 2022 BOYDEN TEST PLOTPictured is Farmers Cooperative Society agronomist Jesse Evans at the company’s test plot east of Boyden. The test plot includes 9 acres of a combined total of 54 soybean varieties and corn hybrids. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson)...
Kate Franken reflects on graduating from Graduate School of Banking in Denver Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Kate Franken has been a dedicated employee of American State Bank 23 years. Her career has become a journey of growth — both personally and...
Sioux County Sheriff’s captain Jamie Van Voorst sworn in as interim sheriff Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer SWORN IN TO SERVICEPictured left to right is Sioux County’s newest interim sheriff, Jamie Van Voorst, alongside newly-sworn-in deputy sheriffs, Alex Bakker and...
BRINGING MENTAL HEALTH EMPHASIS TO NEW ROLEPictured is Abby Vanden Bosch, social worker at Western Christian High School. The position was newly formed for the 2022-2023 school year and Vanden Bosch plans to serve students with an emphasis on mental health awareness....
Representatives for Western Christian HomecomingBack row: Gavin De Hoogh, Shane Habben, Derek Heynen, Hunter Hofland, Zach Minderhoud and Dason Van't Hul. Front row: Kylie De Jager, Jaiden Groeneweg, Maci Kats, Taylor Statema, Kryn Vander Berg, and Stella Winterfeld....
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer There will ever be only one logo for the 150-year anniversary of Hull. In 2023, the community will celebrate its sesquicentennial, and the Hull Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for the best logo for the monumental occasion. A...
BOYDEN’S DEMCO LOTS TAKE ON NEW LOOKThe Demco lots in Boyden, located along the city’s newest Colonial Avenue on the east side of town, have begun to take shape over the course of the summer. Eight of the 15 lots that are a part of the newest addition to Boyden have...
Hull Christian, Trinity christian and Boyden-hull Welcome New Teachers, staff(Above) Pictured left to right are the new teachers at Hull Christian for the 2022-23 school year: Kristi Ten Pas, TJ Van Weerdhuizen, Marissa Schiebout, Kendall Stroeh and Makenna Six....
NEW SITE, NEW FEATURESPictured is the new location of the Bargain Alley Furniture Outlet. The location will invite customers into its retail space beginning in late September or early October. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Western...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Babyland at Hope Cemetery has been given a new look recently. Work was done by Van Voorst Concrete to install three rows of concrete slabs that offer a base for the headstones. The renovations run north and south along part...
PASTOR OWEN HOEGH BEGINS MINISTRYPictured is Pastor Owen Hoegh, the newest pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Hull. Hoegh began his ministry to the country church in June of this summer and seeks to make an impact, not only in his church congregation but also in...
BABYLAND RENOVATION BEGINSWorkers make the Babyland portion of Hope Cemetery a beautiful place of rest for those who have passed and for loved ones to visit those at rest there. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson| Staff Writer Work on the Babyland portion of...
FARMERS MUTUAL INSURANCE OF HULL GETS NEW LOOKPictured is Farmers Mutual Insurance of Hull’s newest addition. Site development was begun in August 2021 and is in the final stages of completion. The new addition will provide much-needed office space, a kitchen, a...
KIWANIS HELP BRIGHT START EXPANSION EFFORTPictured are Hull Kiwanis Club president, Dennis Wright, and treasurer, Keith Hoekstra, presenting a check in the amount of $5,000 to Carri Schmidt and Kirsten Niemeyer of the Bright Start board. The funds will go toward the...
HULL CO-OP DAIRY SPECIALIST SPEAK WITH A CUSTOMERHull Co-op dairy specialist, Ed Jumbeck, speaks with a local farmer on the conditions of the crop presented to him in the silage sample brought in. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Hull Co-op...
WATER TOWER TODAYThis photo shows the Hull downtown water tower as it appears today. (Photo/Julie Bosma) blast from the past Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant On Sept. 10, 1889, a petition signed by 86 Hull townspeople was submitted to the city council...
ROMAN DE WIT EXCELS IN STEMBoyden-Hull Elementary student, Roman De Wit, had the opportunity to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum: Pathways To STEM at the University of Minnesota this past July. De Wit was nominated by his fourth-grade elementary teacher,...
FLORAL CREATIVITYAn opportunity to learn the basics of floral design was hosted by Alissa's Flower Farm and Designs on Wednesday, August 17. (Photo/Shane Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer On Wednesday, Aug. 17, Alissa’s Flower Farm and Designs hosted an...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer DOOR PRIZES GIVEN OUT AT 20-YEAR OPEN HOUSEPictured are supporters of Automated Waste Systems signing up for the door prizes at the company’s 20-year open house celebration Monday, Aug. 15, from 4-7 p.m. at the original Hull location....
HULL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS RIBBON CUTTINGThe Hull Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Alissa’s Flower Farm And Designs Friday, Aug. 12 in celebration of the family farm operation joining the Chamber of Commerce. Owned by Nathan and Alissa Van Zweden,...
