Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The Boyden-Hull theater students will present their version of the musical “The Wizard of Oz” to community members Feb. 3 and Feb. 5. with each performance beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Boyden-Hull theater. Based on the...
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE This group of young dancers was eager to learn dance team moves from the Western Christian High School dance team during their annual camp Friday, January 21. (Photo/Mya Brands) Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Mya Brands | Staff Intern The...
Boyden-Hull High School choir students Luke Myers, Treyton De Ruyter, Rilan Tiedeman, Nathaniel Jacobson, Katie Van Ten Den Top, Hannah Moret, Keilani Mae, and Hunter Den Besten performed January 17. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Hull Protestant...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Frigid temperatures and negative wind chill factors make for dangerous conditions during the winter months. This is especially true if the family vehicle is not working well, causing some to find themselves stuck on the side of...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Boyden city councilman Austin Loges began his term Jan. 1. A lifelong community member of Boyden, the opportunity for being on the city council comes with an air of excitement for Loges as it is another way he can give back to the...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Bright Start Daycare and Preschool in Hull has been selected to receive grant funding through Future Ready Iowa’s 2022 Childcare Challenge Fund Award. Bright Start was awarded $885,000 in funds to go toward expanding the childcare...
national kiwanis week Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer National Kiwanis Week is celebrated annually Jan. 21-26. Kiwanis is a global service organization that impacts communities throughout the world, with over 141,000 members in just over 5,000 clubs in North...
MARKING A DIFFERENT KIND OF ANNIVERSARY Vietnam veteran Ben Jans shares his experiences flying as a Cobra pilot during the Vietnam War. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Jans’ time in Vietnam and he shared his story as part of the Western Christian chapel...
A couple of the Western Christian faithful donate their money to the Vine School System of Christ in Monrovia, Liberia Thursday, Jan. 13, during halftime of the boys’ basketball game with Unity Christian. The money raised will go to creating basketball courts for the...
Right: Automated Waste Systems founders Leon Mulder (left) and Luke Jungers (right) stand with the company’s sales manager Mark Franken (middle) who holds the 2020 Platinum Sales Award from GEA Farm Technologies presented in August 2021. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D....
NO STRANGER TO CITY CLERKING Heidi Kramer joins the City of Hull staff as city clerk and comes to the position with 12 years of experience behind the clerk’s desk in Hospers. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Heidi Kramer joins staffing for city of Hull Shane D. Johnson |...
New Councilor On Hull City Council Ryan Beukelman has joined the Hull City Council as his term began Jan. 1, 2022. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Ryan Beukelman is the newest councilmember in Hull, with his term beginning Jan. 1, 2022. ...
Hull’s Pizza Ranch gains new management Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer On Jan. 1, Hull’s Pizza Ranch gained a new general manager, Jennifer Saavedra. Saavedra comes to the position with 14 years of experience working for Pizza Ranch. Prior to the new...
ACCEPTING THE CALL (left to right): Asher Hoekstra, Liz Hoekstra, Ian Hoekstra, Kallie Hoekstra and Pastor Keith Hoekstra. The Hoekstra family moved to Hull Oct. 22 after Pastor Keith Hoekstra accepted the call to preach at Hope Christian Reformed Church. ...
LOVE OF HUNTING Young Hull hunter Kade LeLoux poses with his prized 10-point buck during the hunting season this year. He beams with pride as this is his first big buck harvested, marking an important milestone in many young hunter’s memory. (Photo/Submitted) Shane...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer With the new year now in full swing, it is an annual tradition with many to try and reset health-related habits that have formed from the prior year. For some, 2021 was the year they resolved to put away the snack foods due to pandemic...
Oh, Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree Hull Christian School partnered with Promise Community Health Center of Sioux Center to provide three area families with gifts for Christmas. Students reached 153 items, plus donations of cash and gift cards. The donation...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Sioux County youth coordinator Jenna Keene has had to make a difficult career decision over the past few weeks — to stay at the Sioux County Iowa State Extension and Outreach office or transition to Clay County’s Extension and Outreach...
LEGO CLUB LEADERS AND STUDENTS Lego Club leaders Sandra and Bert Van Batavia pose for a photo with students Katelyn Bouma (left) and Sophie Kroese (right) during Lego Club at the Hull Public Library Thursday, Dec. 9. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Lego Club director retires...
PUTTING SKILLS TO THE TEST The Trinity Christian BZBots team competed on Dec. 4 at Trinity Christian High School. Belle Schiermeyer, Nick Van Engen and Brody Driesen work to operate the BZBots 7229 robot. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer...
