Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Hull Christian School will be hosting its annual veterans’ panel discussion and lunch Thursday, Nov. 11. The panel discussion will be begin at 10:20 a.m. Waylon Pollema, Sam Scholten, Rachel Van Beek, Eric Rankin and Grant De Jong...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Hull Library hosted a story time event for kids Friday, Oct. 29. Those in attendance were treated to a story from a book entitled “The Biggest Pumpkin Ever.” (Photos/Shane D. Johnson)
Leaving With Grateful Hearts Pastor Aaron Deutsch (right) and Pastor Sarah Deutsch (left) pose in a family photo with their son, Jonah. The Deutsch family left the Hull community Monday, Oct. 25, for a new church community, Resurrection Lutheran Church in Mankato,...
national crime prevention month Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Most people never think about crime happening to them. In order to not fall victim to theft or other crime, there are many ways to be prepared to protect oneself, their family and their property. One such...
Library Club presentation highlights life of indigenous people Reading and Learning Right: Sandy Westra reads a book about the Plains tribe to students during Library Club at the Hull Public Library Monday, Oct. 18. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff...
PREPARING FOR ACTION DURING CRISES Sioux County Sheriff chief deputy Nate Huizenga presented to the Hull Chamber of Commerce Monday, Oct. 11 on Presidential disaster declarations and how Sioux County Emergency Management prepares for action during crises. Huizenga not...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer READY TO GO Hull firefighters received Pizza Ranch orders and quickly transported them from the back of the Pizza Ranch directly to the address the order was sent out for. (Photo Shane D. Johnson) Members of the Hull Fire Department...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Members of the Hull Kiwanis Club had the opportunity to learn more about the carbon cycle and the carbon sequestration process during a presentation by Ed Westra and Peter Westra from Hull Co-op. The presentation centered around the...
Crews work to pound the wood braces for the fresh concrete that will make up the new Walnut Street on Hull’s south side. (Photo Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer A housing addition on the newest street in Hull, Walnut Street, is taking shape. Workers...
THAT TIME OF YEAR Combines, tractors and grain wagons dot the landscape as farmers work to harvest corn and soybean crops as weather permits. In most parts of the state, harvest efforts seem to be ahead of historical averages. (Photos/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D....
Allison Wielenga Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer A local 4-Her took advantage of an opportunity to ask questions of astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Through an online downlink, Nasa In-Flight Education made possible by Iowa State University Extension...
MEET AND GREET WITH FORMER PRESIDENT Kevin J. Wood, as President Abraham Lincoln, poses with Aspen Heights resident Caroline Kuipers during a visit Thursday, Oct. 7. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer History can sometimes best be told through...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The Dordt Agricultural Stewardship Center is expanding its facilities along Highway 75. The project includes a monoscope building for livestock as well as a greenhouse and will complement an existing structure that houses...
Hull Christian School students were instructed on what to do if there is smoke coming under a bedroom door in the Fire Safety House Monday, Oct. 4. Members of the Hull Fire Department assisted John Heller with the Orange City Fire Department in leading students...
EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT COMPLETE Kohen Rankin, a member of Boy Scout Troop 211, constructed and assembled a popular game pit in East Side Park in Hull as part of his Eagle Scout project. (Photo/Sub) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Boy Scouts have long been recognized for...
FAMILY ROOTS Michelle Winter, left, greets Lloyd Winter, pictured left center, and Arles Winter, right center. Beside them is Charlotte Dasen, right. They were among the more than 125 family members of the Winter family who attended a 150th celebration at the...
PROMINENT MOTHER AND DAUGHTER Macy Westra, left and Sandy Westra, right, portrayed the mother and daughter pair of Sara (McDougal) Rombough and Clarissa Rombough. Clarissa moved to Pattersonville from New York where teenager Sara Rombough was one of six children....
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer PARK UPGRADE The amenity list for Westside Park in Hull was recently increased with the completion of upgrades to the shelters. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Construction on new shelter houses at Westside Park in Hull was recently...
DINNER THEATER CAST TO PRESENT MURDER WHODUNIT Pictured are members of the Otter Valley Dinner Theater cast who will present “Where There’s a Will, There’s a Murder.” Front row, left to right: Ruth Ackerman, Deb Woelber, Angie McConnell, Kim Dykstra, Andreah Maassen,...
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP AWARD Pictured left to right: Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Craig Moss, Arlan Moss, Ruth Moss, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mike Naig, and Department of Natural Resources director Kayla Lyon. The Moss...
