C Anna’s Things Springfest a success Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer CLASSY CLOSET SHOWS OFF NEW ADDITIONS FOR the CLOSETClassy Closet of Hull, owned by Britni Bakker, had a stand during Springfest 2022 Saturday, May 7 in Hull. Classy Closet’s motto is “Adding class...
City of Hull welcomes new parks and recreation director Sharing a passion for all things sports Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Blake Eichmann joined the City of Hull as its newest parks and recreation director Monday, April 25. Eichmann comes with a sports...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer A NIGHT TO REMEMBERFormer Boyden-Hull superintendent, Craig Anderson, stands with 2022 retirees Rob Van’t Land, Bill Francis, Daryl Egdorf and Julie Anderson who were all hired by Anderson during his tenure from 1976-1999. (Photo/Shane...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Dan and Carla Hulstein had plans to build their future home along property south of Highway 18 in Boyden. They purchased the property in June 2020 and started planning the layout of the home and even went so far as to purchasing...
Hull Historical Society hosts high tea event FANCY DRESSES, FANCY HATS Those who helped during the Hull Historical Society’s high tea event are as follows: Front row left to right: Virginia Bylsma, Virginia Linneman, Jeanne Visser, Lynne Hoehammer, Cindy Smith, Sandy...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer According to an April 16 Sioux County Sheriff’s Office press release, Sgt. Justin De Bruin and his K-9 partner Sonny competed at the U.S. Police Canine Association narcotics trials in Spencer. In total, 55 teams competed in the...
DONATION FOR AN HONORABLE CAUSE Aaron Van Beek, president and director of Midwest Honor Flight, receives a check from Sioux County Sportsmen’s Club president Kyle Te Slaa in the amount of $6,200. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Midwest Honor Flight...
High School Band Students Earn Performance Ratings Pictured are Boyden-Hull High School band students who participated in the IHSMA Solo/Ensemble Contest April 2: Thayden Fisher and Piper Ross. Not pictured are participants Kohen Rankin and Josey Nelson....
AWARD-WINNING WORKMANSHIP This is a photo of Tyler Van Der Zwaag’s award for Best of Show for a working bobtail. The award was presented at the Mid-America Truck Show in March. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Hull native Tyler Van Der Zwaag won the...
APPOINTED TO A NEW ROLE Heidi Kramer has recently been chosen to take on not only her role as Hull’s city clerk, a position she has held since November 2021, but also the addition of the duties of Hull’s city administrator. She comes to the new role with a passion...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Betty Winter has been a central figure at Citizens State Bank and in the community of Boyden. She will be celebrating her 45-year banking career with a retirement open house April 25 from 2-6 p.m. at Boyden’s Citizens State Bank. ...
TAKING THE SLOW MODE TO SCHOOL Students of Trinity Christian participated in “Take Your Tractor To School Day” Friday, April 15. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Teri Bos, communicable disease and tobacco use prevention coordinator for...
TACO TORRES GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Hull’s newest business, Taco Torres, Thursday, April 7. Members of the Hull Chamber of Commerce, community members and Hull Mayor Arlan Moss came to the ceremony to...
After two fatalities near Hull in two days, motorists again reminded to avoid distractions Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Two separate accident fatalities took place near Hull the week of March 28. On Monday, March 28, the Iowa State Patrol was called to the scene of...
HULL PUBLIC LIBRARY SCAVENGER HUNT To celebrate National Library Week, the Hull Public Library hosted a scavenger hunt for area kids to enjoy. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Hull and Boyden Public Libraries celebrated National Library Week, which...
WHEELCHAIRS FOR THOSE IN NEED Pictured is Hope Haven CEO Matt Buley (left) as he accepts an MDRT Foundation check from Joe Van Otterloo (right), MDRT member, at Hope Haven’s Annual Benefit Auction at Te Slaa Trucking in Hull Friday, April 1. The check totaled $6,000...
PAVING THE WAY FOR NEW OPPORTUNITY IN HULL The Hull Industrial Development Corporation recently began the process of taking down the acreage buildings at 516 Black Forrest Road, starting with the barn on the property. The project is the start of plans being...
PAPA’S SMOKIN’ MEATS STOPS IN HULL Spirit Lake-based Papa’s Smokin’ Meats food truck provided barbecue food for guests who were entertained by The Usual Suspects at The Grain House Saturday, April 2. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane Johnson | Staff Writer Food and...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Hull resident Faye De Kam was sworn onto the Hull City Council Thursday, March 31. Councilor De Kam comes to the position with a deeply-engrained understanding of Hull and its citizens. She has worked as the Hull...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Trinity Christian Speech students Belle Schiermeyer, Dana De Boer and Jayda Van Egdom participated in the March 28 All-State Speech Festival on the campus of UNI. The students joined around 400 fellow performers at the...
