Jeanne Visser | Staff Writer The Hull Library is hosting a night dedicated to home horticulture Tuesday, March 3, at 6 p.m. Dawn Henderson, Iowa State University Extension horticulture program coordinator, will present “Houseplants and Propagation.” This program...
MORE THAN BOOKS Hull Library director Matt Hoehamer is pictured with some of the 40 puzzles in the library’s new jigsaw puzzle collection. The puzzles are available to patrons. (Photo/Jeanne Visser) Jeanne Visser | Staff Writer There’s more to the Hull Public Library...
Emergency Management Nate Huizenga, Sioux County Sheriff, is in charge of Emergency Management. He spoke about his duties with Emergency Management at the Boyden Community Club on Wednesday, February 12. (Photo/Submitted) June De Wit | Staff Writer The Boyden...
During the colder months, it is difficult to collect blood due to factors such as sickness, weather and those who go away for the winter months. Yet, donating blood remains an important task. LifeServe Blood Center representatives would like to acknowledge those...
SKILLED INSTRUCTION Brent Fedders, industrial arts instructor at Boyden-Hull High School, assists students in the metal technology and fabrication class. Students recently used their welding skills to create metal stands for supplies in the new industrial arts area at...
Award Recipients Several Hull Citizens were recognized at a luncheon Monday, Feb. 10. The following received awards: (Front row, left to right) Mackelle Grevengoed, Western Christian scholarship recipient; Emma Franken, Boyden-Hull scholarship recipient; Marty...
FROM RAILROAD TO RECREATION TRAIL Last week the Hull City Council approved the construction of a bike trail behind Cobblestone Court on Highway 18. The bike path would follow a former railroad bed. Jeanne Visser | Staff Writer A motion to approve the Cobblestone...
Jeanne Visser | Staff Writer Last week, Hull American Legion members voted to sell their building located at 1030 Main St. to Farmers Mutual Insurance Association. Farmers Mutual Association is adjacent to the Legion building and wants space for expansion. Eighteen...
Carmen Vande Stroet | Staff Writer Tot Time is coming to town, just in time to help chase away the winter blues or to save you and your little ones from cabin fever. On Wednesday, Feb. 26, Backyard Bounce and the Hull Chamber are bringing Tot Time to the Hull...
Future Award recipients Three Western Christian High School students (above, from left) Aubrey Kooima, Matthew De Vries and Travis Mulder, will be recipients of Iowa FFA Degrees. They will receive their awards at the state FFA convention in April. (Photo/Submitted)...
Sioux County Conservatives announced that former South Dakota state senator, Jenna Netherton, will speak about educational freedom at the Feb. 27 Pizza & Policy event at Sioux Center Pizza Hut. The event will begin at 7 p.m. Netherton is a grassroots trainer and...
Carl Vande Weerd | Contributor Board of Supervisors’ Meeting The weekly meeting on Feb. 11 was called to order by board chairman Jerry Muilenburg at 9 a.m. Minutes were approved from the Jan. 28 meeting. The board also approved claims for the week. The first...
Daffodils are the first flower of spring and the bright symbol of hope. To the American Cancer Society, the daffodil symbolizes the hope we all share for a cure, where cancer no longer threatens those we love. Daffodil Days has empowered people to make a difference in...
Anna Godtland Anna Godtland, a senior at Boyden-Hull High School, plays the trombone. Belle Schiermeyer Belle Schiermeyer, a sophomore at Trinity Christian High School, plays the violin. Emilee Heynen Emilee Heynen, a junior at Western Christian, plays the violin....
Well done Virginia Eulberg, Boyden-Hull’s jazz band director, steps aside to showcase a jazz soloist during the group’s performance at the Jazz Festival at Morningside Thursday. (Photo/Lisa Miller) June De Wit | Staff Writer Boyden-Hull High School’s 16-member jazz...
Electrostatic Machine Boyden-Hull schools each have a special electrostatic machine to prevent the spread of illnesses. A special tablet with chemicals is mixed with water to help kill bacteria, fungus, and viruses when the mist is sprayed on surfaces and allowed to...
Winners of the 2020 Iowa Better Newspaper Contests were announced at the Iowa Newspaper Association’s awards banquet during the association’s 2020 convention and trade show Feb. 5-7 in Des Moines. Awards were judged this year by the Virginia Press Association. ...
Salt Painting Above: Kids at the Boyden Public Library had a great time Wednesday, Feb. 5, doing some salt painting. They took turns outlining the pictures with white glue and sprinkled on salt. The kids then watched the pictures develop as they used drops of...
A check for $1,000 was donated to Partners for Patriots from SIG International employees in Boyden. The company has a special fund to for donations to worthy community events. The funds are mostly raised through vending machine sales. Liz Emerson, office manager at...
Carl Vande Weerd | Contributor Sioux County Board of Supervisors I was able to attend the statewide supervisors meeting in Des Moines last week. County supervisors from the State of Iowa met in Des Moines Thursday, Jan. 30 for meetings and updates. The first...
