BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND SUPPER IN BOYDEN Carla and Jamie Rokusek are ready to welcome customers for breakfast, lunch and supper at their new restaurant in Boyden, Rok’s Bar and Grill. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer With a passion for cooking and a dream...
HOUSE OFFERS MORE THAN A HOMEBUYER’S NEW HOME This spec house is being built in Doon as a fundraiser for the non-profit organization Justice for All. Proceeds from the sale of the home support Justice for All ministries. (Photo/Submitted) Sarah Mullinix | Staff...
Jessica Jensen |Managing Editor After a previous job at an area newspaper involved smaller writing assignments, Jennifer Kor said it grew her interest in an opportunity to be a staff writer. She joined the staff at New Century Press, parent company of the Sioux County...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer The Hull Historical Society had its annual summary Tuesday, June 30, to discuss the previous year’s accomplishments and future goals of the organization. For the past four years, the Hull Historical Society Board has met with the public to...
HOT NIGHTS, COOL WATER Guests at the splash pad in Centennial Park in Boyden (Photo/Jennifer Kor) and at the late-night swim event at the Hull swimming pool last week enjoyed the cool water amid hot and humid weather conditions. (Photos/Submitted) Jennifer Kor | Staff...
Staff members from Agropur along with volunteers from Western Iowa Development Association, Iowa State Bank, New Tec and Boyden-Hull FFA served customers Tuesday, June 30, for Agropur’s Cheesefest. Free-will donations will support Boyden-Hull FFA and 4-H clubs....
RETIRING OLD GLORY This flag was recently placed on a bench at the Veterans’ Memorial in Hull, prompting a reminder to the community of the proper way to display the American flag and when to dispose of them. The American Legion is planning a flag burning ceremony...
Carl Vande Weerd | Contributor Board of Supervisors’ Meeting The Sioux County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, June 30, for an end-of-the-fiscal-year meeting. All board members were present in the board room at the courthouse with Jerry Muilenburg presiding. ...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer As part of the Summer Reading Program, the Hull Library is hosting live Zoom events to keep children interested in all that is offered through the library. Virtual events included a visit from the zoo July 2 and a magician July 6. The...
HISTORY IN THE PRESENT A tax bill postcard from the Bank of Hull dating back to 1888 was recently donated to the Hull Historical Society. The addressee on the card, Peter Anderson, and the land location description revealed that the land has remained in the same...
Staff members Keaton Van Roekel and Dayton Brunsting stand by the updated Rolling Hills Country Club sign Friday, June 26. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer To add more curb appeal at Rolling Hills Country Club near Hull, board members agreed to add an...
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The biggest candy parade in Northwest Iowa, one of the annual Hull Summerfest events, was cancelled for this year due to concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic. But despite Summerfest being put off until next year, a number of summer...
Reminders to be vigilant timely following suspicious door-to-door activity Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office and a spokesperson with Premier Communications are reminding citizens to be vigilant and aware...
MAKING A DIFFERENCE ONE LAWN AT A TIME As part of a 50-yard challenge, Kellen Van Schepen of Hull is offering free lawn mowing to those in need in his community. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) 50-yard lawn mowing challenge offers free lawn mowing to those in need Jennifer Kor |...
Trinity Christian High School graduate Zachary Maassen grins big while showing off his signed diploma following commencement exercises Wednesday, June 17. (Photo/Rochelle Bloemendaal) Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor It probably could’ve never been imagined that the...
NO WALK IN THE PARK A rescued pit bull mix breed dog named Ramona was the center of discussion at a recent Boyden City Council meeting. The family pet was permitted to remain with her owners but with a number of stipulations in place. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Boyden...
Hull recreation program awarded grant through Minnesota Twins organization Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer With summer sports put into motion earlier this month after being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hull recreation program director, Joe Snyder, received an...
A DIFFERENT DANCE YEAR (Above) Addisen Pfigsten poses during a red-carpet event at Robin’s School of Dance last week. The event was hosted for dancers and their families to conclude the dance year which had been conducted virtually since March when the studio was...
Pictured is the opening slide of a video featuring the history of Boyden, Hull and Boyden-Hull school disricts. The video was created by Josephine Grond, a Boyden-Hull student, as a TAG project. TAG student creates video on history, future of Boyden-Hull schools...
POOL’S OPEN FOR SUMMER The Hull City Swimming Pool was fully open for patrons Friday, June 12 after previously being allowed to open for lessons and lap swimming only due to the risk for potential spread of COVID-19. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer...
