Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The home of Val Van Schepen was one home featured in Hull Christian School’s Tour of Homes during Winterfest 2021. The home features ornate one-of-a-kind pieces. One example, a live Christmas tree, is decorated with old...
Look What I Made! Ella Diekevers displays her very own turkey creation during Boyden Public Library’s Thanksgiving story time Nov. 22. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The Boyden Library hosted a Thanksgiving-themed story time Thursday,...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Many farmers have greased, inspected and put away their combines in preparation for next year’s harvest season. With the harvest being either completed or nearly complete, it’s time for a 2021 harvest recap from area grain...
Agoro Carbon Alliance Agronomist Clay Craighton Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer While agricultural markets shift and farmers and ranchers seek out new ways to protect their bottom dollar, technological advances and farming techniques can also see dramatic changes year...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer In the Boyden city election, Stacie Damstra held 44 votes (50 percent) and Austin Loges came in at 41 votes (46.59 percent) of the total 88 votes cast. During the voting process, there were 3 write-in votes (3.41 percent) with 14...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Belle Schiermeyer and Brooke Meyer, Trinity Christian High School musicians under the direction of Laura Kuiper, were recently selected to the All-State Honor Band and All-State Orchestra. The pair performed Nov. 20 at the...
Hull’s Winterfest event and Boyden’s Festival of Trees Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer On Saturday, Dec. 4, Hull’s Winterfest will take place beginning with a vendor fair at 9 a.m. There are many vendors lined up for this year’s festivities. The fair will...
Finding the Center of America Kyler Heemskerk (left), and Wyatt Van’t Hul (right), perform during the production of “Leaving Iowa.” In this scene, Don, Heemskerk’s character, is overlooked by the memory of his father, Van’t Hul’s character, as Don spreads the ashes...
BUSY BOARDS FOR BUSY HANDS Thomas Godtland displays the busy board project he plans on donating to Hope Haven to bring joy into the hearts of those that use the contraption. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer As a community living manager for...
FINAL ROUTE Ken Draayer completed his final bus route for Western Christian Oct. 21, 2021. He became a dedicated bus driver after spending over 30 years as a Western Christian teacher. He stands amongst Western Christian employees as they celebrate his career and...
Western Christian pianist Julia Veldman selected as all-state accompanist Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The musical resume for Julia Veldman, a senior at Western Christian High School, has become quite lengthy since her days of taking piano lessons in kindergarten....
PRESENTING DONATION Kimberly Wielenga, insurance department manager at Iowa State Bank Insurance, presented a check for $250 to Legion Post 380 Commander Jim Koele Tuesday, Nov. 9. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer American Legion Wegman-Koele...
Love INC’s annual event planned for December 4 Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Love INC of Sioux County will host its annual Heart of Christmas event Dec. 4 at The Lighthouse in Rock Valley from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Heart of Christmas is a community event for families with...
THROUGH THE DECADES Kevin Ten Haken showcases the Demco products throughout the decades as an agricultural and manufacturing company. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Kevin Ten Haken, executive vice-president for Demco, gave a tour to the...
VETERANS DAY GUESTS AT HULL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Veterans Rachel Van Beek, Eric Rankin, Sam Scholten and Grant De Jong, pictured left to right, presented a panel discussion to Hull Christian School students on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson)...
THANK A VETERAN Pastor Hilla spoke to audience members at the Demco Community Center on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2021, encouraging them to thank a veteran for their service. Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Pastor Andrew Hill presented to veterans of the Boyden American...
REFLECTION AND REMEMBRANCE Bob Soodsma, a veteran of the Air National Guard who served from 1968-1969 in Vietnam, gave a Veterans Day presentation to Hull Kids’ Club participants Thursday, Nov. 11. He shared photos from the Midwest Honor Flight he was a part of as...
TO PRESENT SENIOR RECITAL Lindsey Ver Meer, a senior at Dordt University and choir student teacher at her alma mater Western Christian, will perform her senior recital Nov. 13 at Dordt University. She will be performing on oboe as well as vocally. (Photo/Submitted)...
TO PRESENT ‘LEAVING IOWA’ Western Christian students rehearse their lines during rehearsals for the play “Leaving Iowa” that will be performed Thursday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Members...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Results from the Nov. 2 city and school board election are as follows. The results are unofficial until canvassed. Robert Koerselman fills a vacancy-at-large for the city of Boyden with 39 votes. Laryl Koerselman remains...
