June De Wit | Staff Writer Between March 12 and 20, every home in the country will receive a letter from the U.S. Census Bureau. Local and state leaders remind citizens it’s not junk and not to throw it away. Instead it’s important to read the letter, which explains...
Smoke covering city of Hull Smoke poured into the city of Hull Tuesday, March 17 when a fire broke out in a hoop barn located behind the Integrity Ag building on the south side of Highway 18 near Cenex. Firefighters responding found a skid loader caused the fire....
The Sioux County board of supervisors announced Friday, March 20 that Sioux County Buildings would be closed to the public starting Monday, March 23 until further notice in response to COVID-19 concerns. The public will be able to work with County offices by...
Governor’s proclamation closes businesses, activates response and recovery plans Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency activating the public health response and recovery aspects of the State Disaster Emergency Plan effective at...
On Thursday, March 19, the Iowa Department of Revenue extended the filing and payment deadline for several state tax types, including income tax. The changes, prompted by COVID-19, are designed to provide flexibility to hard-working Iowans whose lives have been...
Carl Vande Weerd | Contributor Sioux County Board of Supervisors I have been hearing a lot of information this week on the virus and how it is affecting Northwest Iowa. I would ask that everyone please refrain from groups and use the phone to do as much as you can. I...
ESSENTIAL SERVICE Bonnie Van’t Land donated blood last Tuesday when the LifeServe blood drive was in Hull. Even with concerns about the coronavirus, she wanted to give blood. “I’m not afraid to come to a place like this where all precautions are taken to prevent the...
Small cheering section Fans who were a part of the small cheering section at the state basketball championship game do their best to loudly cheer on the Boyden-Hull Comets basketball team. The number of those able to attend the game was restricted by the Iowa High...
MORE GROWTH AHEAD This spring, Hull Co-op plans to add a third 575,000-bushel grain bin to its facility north of Highway 18. (Photo/Jeanne Visser) Jeanne Visser | Staff Writer Hull Co-op planned to share good news with its members at the organization’s annual meeting...
Jeanne Visser | Staff Writer After a public hearing for the fiscal year 2020/21 budget, the Hull City Council passed a resolution to approve the city’s proposed budget last week. Next year’s property tax levy will be $12.36, which is slightly higher than last year but...
SAFETY MEASURES Pleasant Acres Care Center in Hull posted this sign on its front door last week. The facility is in a protective quarantine and the doors are locked to safeguard residents from the coronavirus. (Photo/Jeanne Visser) Jeanne Visser | Staff Writer Last...
TIME FOR FANS Miami Dolphins linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel posed for a picture with Lennon Bonestroo, Liza Jansma, Glenn Bonestroo, Albert Jansma and Reagan Bonstroo at the Hull Public Library last week. The 6-foot-4 243-pound linebacker was meeting fans and signing...
MAKING HANDS-ON LEARNING POSSIBLE Boyden-Hull High School junior Jordan Sohl shows how to operate the school’s new welder, which was recently donated by Demco Manufacturing. (Photo/Jeanne Visser) Jeanne Visser | Staff Writer Partnering with the community helps...
Certificate presented A celebration with staff and residents Wednesday, March 4, at Pleasant Acres Care Center honored Gerrit Van Der Zwaag. He was presented with a certificate of recognition for meeting his therapy goals. Van Der Zwaag returned to his home that...
June De Wit | Staff Writer About 35 businesses from Hull and the surrounding northwest Iowa region will be setting up booths to share their products, services and expertise during the sixth annual Business and Industry Expo sponsored by the Hull Chamber of Commerce...
FAMILY FAVORITES Ashley and Jayda Van Egdom hold some of their art pieces which are on display in the Hull Public Library through March. The girls, along with their mom, Missy, have put some of their favorite artwork together for the public. (Photo/Jeanne Visser)...
Officials at the Iowa Rural Water Association have found the best-tasting water in Iowa On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the winner of a statewide competition was announced in an effort to identify the tastiest water in the state and, participants hope, in the nation. The winner...
On Wednesday, March 4, Western Christian High School was recognized for its 100th anniversary on the floor of the Iowa House of Representatives and the floor of the Iowa Senate. Students from Western Christian High School come from three different House Districts and...
Shari Kastein, executive director of Family Crisis Centers, has been honored as the KELOLAND Remarkable Woman of the Year. Remarkable Women is part of a Nexstar Media initative to honor women during International Women’s Month and to recognize the influence they have...
Wooden Flags Jim Keizer, a Vietnam war veteran and recent Honor Flight veteran, and his wife, Vell, work together to make wooden flags. The couple donates many of the flags but the items can also be purchased. It’s a hobby they both enjoy as they’re very patriotic....
