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April 03, 2024Joan Adrianna Boeve was born August 4, 1929, in Hull, Iowa, to John and Kate (Korthals) Vanden Oever. She was raised in Hull and attended country school. She married Donald Boeve in her parents’ home on January 18, 1950. Following their marriage, the couple made their home on a farm near Hills, Minnesota, where they farmed for the next 61 years. Joan and Don made farming a team effort; side by…- March 27, 2024Joan Boeve, age 93, of Hills, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Tuff Memorial Home in Hills, Minnesota. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. at the Reformed Church of Steen in Hills, Minnesota, with a graveside service at 10:30 a.m. at the Eastside Cemetery in Steen, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. at the Reformed Church of Steen.…
- By Lori SorensonMarch 13, 2024As part of their budget process for 2024, Hills City Council members approved salaries and compensation for elected officials and staff. Mayor Keith Elbers draws an annual salary of $2,500 and City Council members receive $1,300. Council members include Cory Metzger, Vickie Busswitz, Ross Metzger and Alan Leenderts. City Public Works Supervisor Dustin Verhey is full-time and receives $26.30…
March 13, 2024Allan R. Top, age 75 of Hills, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on March 8, 2024, at Tuff Memorial Home in Hills. A funeral service is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hills with Pastor Jason Martens officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday, March 12, from 4-7 p.m. with the family present from 5-7 p.m. at Bethlehem…
By Mavis FodnessFebruary 28, 2024Although the comment, “bigger nutcracker than Luverne” was made in jest, Hills residents weren’t shy about sharing ideas on where they see their community in 10, 15 or 20 years from now. The Hills City Council is currently developing a strategic plan with the help of the Southwest Regional Development Commission (SRDC). The plan will guide the city in long-term projects and where resources…
February 28, 2024Linda Lee Beyenhof was born on October 26, 1938, to G. John and Harriet (Noteboom) Vander Maten on the family farm in Moulton Township, Murray County, Minnesota. She was baptized in her faith at the Christian Reformed Church. She was raised on the farm and attended Leota Christian Elementary School, then graduated from Southwest Christian School in 1956. She then started teaching at Hills…- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 07, 2024Paper surveys have arrived at residences in Hills seeking opinions on topics such as housing, parks, city infrastructure and future projects. Responses are due March 1, and a Feb. 20 meeting will engage residents in the survey areas and allow additional input through interactive activities. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Hills. Residents’ input will help city…
- By Pastor Nita Parker, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, HillsFebruary 07, 2024“Created to Be” is the theme for the summer program at Shetek Lutheran Ministries for summer 2024. Our theme verse is Psalm 139:14 “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well.” In our Bible studies each day we will be looking at passages that show God’s love for us and how He knows us intimately. The verse before our theme verse, Psalm…
January 24, 2024Karen E. De Noble, age 77, died Friday, January 12, 2024, at her home near Hills, Minnesota. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Bethel Reformed Christian Church in Lester, Iowa. Visitation was 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday evening, January 19, 2024, also at the church in Lester. Karen Elaine (Kooi) De Noble was born June 7, 1946, in Hull, Iowa, to Ellis and…
By Mavis FodnessJanuary 10, 2024An open house for an innovative facility for child care in Hills will be Friday, Jan. 19, hosted by the Hills City Council. The event begins at 10 a.m. with a presentation at the Hills American Legion followed by public tours of the Hills Child Care Project located at the corner of West Third Street and South Main Avenue. A lunch provided by Sioux Valley Energy will follow the presentation.…
By Mavis FodnessJanuary 10, 2024Dennis and Marcia Hartman opened the Green Rail Food and Spirits in Hills Monday after purchasing the former Hills Cafe and Hideaway Tavern last summer. “It’s exciting and scary,” Dennis told Hills City Council in August. “I’m definitely ambitious. I want to see something develop.” The Hartmans will continue operating their rural Hills Cabinetworks business, from their 41st Street acreage, and…
December 27, 2023Edwin Albert Holst, age 87, passed away on December 24, 2023, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, Minnesota, where he received compassionate, respectful, and dedicated care for nearly 3 1/2 years. Edwin was born on February 17, 1936, in Luverne, to Otto and Leona (Goehle) Holst. He graduated from Hills High School in 1954, where he lettered in basketball and football. He went on to lead a…- By Mavis FodnessDecember 20, 2023The city of Hills is looking toward the future as council members agreed to hire a third party to develop a strategic plan for the community of 694 residents. Chris Webb with the Southwest Regional Development Commission in Slayton will lead city officials through the months-long process beginning early next year. The $12,000 contract, approved Dec. 12, is to provide public leaders a framework…
- By Pastor Nita Parker, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, HillsDecember 13, 2023This will seem like an unusual article for this time of the year, and my life will never be normal again, so please bear with me. I like to use Christian music to find my way these days. I usually find a piece of scripture and tie them together to try to make sense of what I am feeling. Since Dec. 21, 2021, nothing makes sense. That is the day that my son died. It was senseless to me, and yet I…
November 29, 2023Santa (portrayed by Joey Streeter) visited the Hills American Legion Monday night as part of the HBCS (Helping Building Communities Stronger) committee-sponsored Appreciation Supper. Area children waited in line for pictures and to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas. Jacobson Park was officially lit Monday night for the the HBCS Appreciation Supper. Committee member Cory Metzger said the…- By Mavis FodnessNovember 26, 2023Citing time constraints, Hills City Council member Stacen Burgers resigned his position on the governing board. In his resignation letter, he said his resignation was effective immediately. “I no longer have the time needed to give the attention this position needs, as my full-time job has added additional duties to my position,” he wrote. “I am grateful for having the opportunity to serve in…
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