GRAND OPENING FOR NEW FERTILIZER PLANT (Left to right): Dustin Douma, Iowa State Bank; Mark Hoekstra, Hull Co-op grain department manager; Evan Wielenga, Hull Co-op agronomy manager; Ed Westra, Hull Co-op general manager; Hank Vander Waal, Hull Co-op board president,...
Key changes take effect ahead of November election Shane D. Johnson|Staff Writer Voters planning to participate in the Nov. 2 city and school board elections will find some key changes have been made in terms of dates in the process. The deadline to...
HONORING VETERANS The Western Christian High School band, led by Lyle Van Ravenswaay, performed during the Sept. 18 Midwest Honor Flight welcome home ceremony. The band performed the songs “You’re A Grand Old Flag,” “Summon the Heroes,” “America The Beautiful,” “God...
Winds from a Sept. 17 storm impacted Rok’s Bar and Grill in Boyden as debris kicked up in the early morning hours damaged the roofing, gutters and columns on the storefront as well as several glass windows. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The...
HAPPY TO COMPETE (Right) Pictured are the contestants in the Greased Pig Competition benefitting Hull Christian School. Front row, left to right: Megan Raman and Melissa Boer. Back row, left to right: John Emerick, Eric Haveman, Travis Veldman, Bentley Bliek, Liz Van...
TAKING STAR WARS TO THE TRI STATE BAND FESTIVAL The Boyden-Hull marching band competed in the parade portion of the Tri-State Band Festival in Luverne, Miinnesota on Saturday, Sept. 25 and performed music from “Star Wars”. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Shane D. Johnson |...
TOUR OF HISTORIC HULL CITIZENS Henry Jones’ tombstone at Hope Cemetery which reads “Co. F. 3rd Iowa Vet. Vol. Inft. 1861-1865.” (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The Hull Historical Society Tombstone Tour will recognize six prominent citizens...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer An informational meeting led by representatives of the Iowa Utilities Board, Iowa Attorney General’s Office of Consumer Advocate and Summit Carbon Solutions took place Wednesday, Sept. 16, in Sioux Center. The meeting invited the...
LEWIS AND CLARK REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM MILESTONE Local and area officials gathered to celebrate the final section of pipe being constructed in the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System between South Dakota and Sioux Center. Pictured left to right: Lewis and Clark...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer A fixture of the Hull community, the Hull Food Center, is set to close its doors Sept. 27, according to an announcement made on the Hull Food Center’s Facebook page, “It is with a very sad heart we are announcing the closing of the...
SPACE NOT NEEDED FOR SQUARE-FOOT GARDENING Phillip Westra, an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener intern, spoke on Sept. 9 at the Dordt Agricultural Center about square-foot gardening techniques and tips. Photo/ Shane D. Johnson. Shane D....
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC) of Sioux County is now offering an expansive Rides of Love ministry. The ministry seeks to provide a ride service for those in need of transportation to medical and mental health...
Sarah Mullinix | Staff Writer Farmers take many precautions to ensure safety on the farm and while operating machinery. Being aware of overhead power lines and poles in the area can help keep the farmer and others safe. Lyon Rural Electric Cooperative and all of...
NEW DIRECTOR AT CHAMBER HELM Amy Kelley began her first day as Chamber director Monday, Sept. 13. Hull city administrator, Jim Collins, commented on her new position saying, “We are so happy Amy Kelley is the new Chamber executive director. We have a tradition of...
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The Hull city skyline has changed over the past year as a new fertilizer plant for Hull Co-op has been constructed and recently completed. The new plant includes dry fertilizer and liquid fertilizer storage and blending capabilities...
The American Reformed Church invites members of the community for a time of fellowship on Saturday, Sept. 25 starting at 6 p.m. A Sunday celebration service will also take place on Sept. 26 at 9:30 a.m. Photo/Shane D. Johnson A centennial of ‘Knowing God, making God...
Hull Christian School Rally Day preview Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer A Greased Pig Competition is once again on the agenda for the Rally Day Sale at Hull Christian School. Randy Ten Pas, principal at the school, commented on the competition’s success and why...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The last few months for The Foreign Candy Company have been excellent for the corporation’s goals and aspirations. To recognize the efforts of employees, Peter W. De Yager, CEO, president and owner, hosted a surprise meal for them...
high school football tailgate Supper sponsored by American State Bank helps aid twins of head football coach Travis Kooima and son of assistant football coach Nathan DeHoyos Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Prior to the start of the 2021 high school football season, two...
MANY HANDS MAKE QUICK WORK OF PAINTING Kurt Franje, Arvin Boote, Fiona DeKoster, John Kooiker, Lauri Boote, Jeanne Visser, Luke DeKoster, Aida Gamez, Kevin McCormick and Martin Gonzalez, pictured left to right, all worked on painting the interior of the...
