AVID BASEBALL FAN Dennis Wright, former mayor of Hull and Boyden-Hull teacher, stands beside the Chicago White Sox insignia at the movie site of “Field of Dreams.” Dennis and his wife, Pat, attended the Aug. 12 Major League Baseball game at the iconic tourist site....
INCREASE IN STUDENT PARTICIPATION The Boyden-Hull JH/HS now offers four industrial kitchens. Participation for the culinary arts class has jumped from 16 students in one single course offering to 34 students in two course offerings. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Upgrades...
Public information meetings for September 15 Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Summit Carbon Solutions is an Iowa-based company which formed earlier this year. It is proposing to build a new carbon capture-and-storage project in Sioux County, a project called Midwest...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Joanna Koerner is the most recent addition to the staff at Trinity Christian High School for the 2021-22 school year. She will assist in the success of students at Trinity Christian through her role in academic support. ...
New teachers bring expanded opportunities for students New teachers serving the Boyden-Hull Community School District this year are, left to right: Alex Frick, Isaac Heyer, Sarah deVries, Emily Miranda, Jacob Van Der Wilt, Blake Kamerman, Kobe Lutjens and Whitney Van...
Welcome to Brew Leya, Richard, and Ashley welcome customers to “Brew,” the newest convenience store in Boyden. The store opened Wednesday, Aug. 25, and offers many items including hand-breaded chicken, 1/3-pound burger patties, beer, and wine among a plethora of...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Linda Betsinger McCann, author of the nonfiction books “Prisoners of War in Iowa” and “Prohibition in Eastern Iowa,” will make an appearance at the Boyden Library at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13. She will be discussing her text, “Prisoners...
Aspen Heights creates Olympic opening ceremony The Olympic ceremony reenactment was performed July 23 at Aspen Heights by eight “Olympian” residents: Harold Jaspers, Eleanor Lavonne Landman, June Broek, Joyce DeVries, Wilma Grevengoed, Effie Brands, Pearl Roozing and...
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor For the second year, members of the Western Christian FFA chapter greenhouse committee and students in Kylie Nettinga’s ag class will be offering mums for sale. The mums are grown during the summer by members of the greenhouse...
2021-2022 school year welcomes six new staff members Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The 2021-22 school year at Western Christian High School in Hull will welcome some new faces onto the staff roster to help fulfill the school’s mission statement “to provide...
NEW SPACE, NEW WAYS TO SERVE CUSTOMERS Patty and Barry Pollema stand in the new Farm Supply Store that was added to B & B Gates with the company’s relocation to the former AgriVision location outside of Doon and just off Highway 75. (Photo/Jessica Jensen)...
demco heritage center Renovation almost finished on Demco Heritage Center Shane D. Johnson| Staff Writer Demco has been working on renovating a space to showcase the innovative products and services offered by the company throughout its expansive history. The...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Nomination filing for open seats on the Boyden and Hull city councils and the Boyden-Hull School Board began Monday, Aug. 23. Boyden City Council seats open for the Nov. 2 election are Laryl Koerselman, mayor, and Justin Beukelman and...
Classes provide information and pragmatic guidance Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Love in the Name of Christ (Love INC) of Sioux County is offering six different “Love and Learn” courses. Those who participate will have the opportunity to learn about a variety...
EXPANSION INCLUDES ROOM TO MOVE New facilities at Protestant Christian Reformed School in Hull offer an expansive gym area for students to enjoy and practice their sports with space to move about. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) New school year means big changes for the...
SCHOOL YEAR BRINGS NEW STAFF Jenelle VanDer Zwaag, Faith Bierma, Alex Van Der Wilt, Jenna Roghair and Sydney Durbin are welcomed to the staff roster of Hull Christian School in Hull. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) 2021 school year also brings second-highest attendance Shane...
State’s population sees nearly 5 percent increase Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The U.S. Census Bureau has released 2020 census statistics for Iowa and its counties and cities. The information is accurate as of April 1, 2020. The census provides data on...
SCHOLAR AND NURSE (Right) Annie Vanden Brink is enrolled in the LPN program at NCC in Sheldon. She received an Iowa Health Care Association scholarship as a dedicated Aspen Heights employee since 2019. Here, she is holding the scholarship award certificate for the...
SMOKE FOR MILES (Above) Smoke rolls from the fire at a poultry barn structure northwest of Otter Valley Golf Course Wednesday, August 11. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer A poultry barn structure fire Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 11, near George...
COMMANDING THE DIESEL James Ver Dorn’s 1965 Farmall 1206 Diesel Turbo tractor was driven by Jim Koele, Hull American Legion commander, during the Western Christian FFA tractor ride Saturday, Aug. 7. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The annual...
