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Loyal Paws, Dedicated 4-Hers

Encouragement required Trainers Lindsey and Will Warntjes help Kierra Fluit’s pet to complete a very difficult obstacle. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The Loyal Paws 4-H group gathered Tuesday, June 1 at the Sioux County Fairgrounds for a...

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Donna Vonk

86 Sioux Center, Iowa June 2, 2021 Donna (De Leeuw) Vonk, 86  of Sioux Center, Iowa, died, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Happy Siesta Care Center of Remsen, Iowa.    Funeral service was Friday, June 4, at First Reformed Church, Sioux Center, with...

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Grada Van Ballegooyen

90 Hawarden, Iowa June 2, 2021 Grada Van Ballegooyen, 90, of rural Hawarden, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Sioux Center Health in Sioux Center, Iowa. Funeral service was Monday, June 7, at Hawarden Christian Reformed Church with interment in Grace Hill...

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Laura Postma

82 Orange City, Iowa May 28, 2021 Laura Van Wyk Postma, 82, of Orange City, Iowa, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021, at Unity Point Health St. Luke’s in Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral service was Wednesday, June 2, at Calvary Christian Reformed Church, Orange City, with...

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Rosanna Klarenbeek

93 Sheldon, Iowa June 4, 2021 Rosanna Klarenbeek, 93, of Sheldon, Iowa, died Friday, June 4, 2021, at her residence. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 8, from 5-7 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Sioux Center with family present. Funeral services will be at...

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Lorraine Groeneweg

92 Orange City, Iowa May 26, 2021 Lorraine Groeneweg, 82, of Orange City, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral service was Tuesday, June 1, at Calvary Christian Reformed Church, Orange City,...

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Justin Boogerd

37 Hull, Iowa May 30, 2021 Justin Boogerd, 37, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021, at Sioux Center Health. A celebration of life will be at a later date. Justin Alan Boogerd was born June 4, 1983, in Sioux Center, Iowa, son of Wesley and Kathy...

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Tigers’ five-run fifth sparks victory over H-LP

trinity christian baseball After being down 5-2, Trinity Christian scores six runs in the fourth and fifth frames to claim its first win of 2021 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Harris-Lake Park 0-2-0-3-0-0-0  5 Trinity Christian 1-1-0-1-5-1-0  9 HULL-Trinity...

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Western falls to Tri-Center 6-0 to end 2021 season

class 1a region 1 girls’ soccer Different formations for Wolfpack fail to slow down Trojans in tournament play Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Western Christian 0-0  0 Tri-Center                  2-4  6 NEOLA...

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First game of 2021 goes well for ’Pack

western christian baseball Chase Veerbeek of Western Christian fouls off a pitch at the plate during non-conference baseball at Central Lyon Friday, May 28. The Wolfpack defeated the Lions 12-5. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Western Christian executes in all phases of the game...

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Early offense stands up in 15-5 win

boyden-hull/rock valley baseball Kody Noble of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley fires in a pitch as the starting pitcher during Siouxland Conference baseball versus George-Little Rock Wednesday, June 2. The Nighthawks claimed a big 15-5 win. (Photo/Lisa Miller) Nighthawks...

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Tigers roll over Wolves 17-5 in War Eagle Conference Play

trinity christian softball Early offense gives Trinity Christian its second win of the 2021 season at home Tuesday, June 1 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Harris-Lake Park 0-3-2-1-0-X-X  6 Trinity Christian  3-6-2-6-X-X-X  17 HULL-Trinity Christian did not...

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Wolfpack make quick work of Sioux City West

western christian softball Hanna Kollis of Western Christian makes contact with a pitch during Lakes Conference softball versus Spirit Lake Wednesday, June 2. It ended up as a home run, but the Wolfpack fell 10-8. (Photo/Lisa Miller) Despite an inconsistent offense,...

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Smoother roads ahead

BE PREPARED FOR DETOUR Road crews were digging into the road at Highway 18 and Main Street Wednesday, May 19. Detour signs have been placed throughout town as roadwork is expected to last until Aug. 20. (Photos/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Road...

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Staff writer brings experience, passion to Index

Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor New Century Press, parent/publishing company of the Sioux County Index-Reporter, has welcomed Shane Johnson to the Index as a staff writer.  Johnson was raised on his family’s farm near Cleghorn, Iowa, by his parents, Mark and...

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Orlin Te Slaa

63 Edina Minnesota May 25, 2021 Orlin Te Slaa, 63, of Edina, Minnesota passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021, after battling COVID.  Funeral service was Monday, May 31, at First Reformed Church, Hull, Iowa, with interment in Hope Cemetery, Hull.  Orlin was born...

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William Vierhout

85 Sanborn, Iowa May 21, 2021 William Vierhout, 85 of Sanborn, Iowa, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021. Funeral service was Saturday, May 29, at First Reformed Church, Melvin, Iowa, with interment in Baker Township Cemetery, Melvin. William Cornie “Bill” Vierhout was...

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Carter Van Meeteren

7 Hull, Iowa May 21, 2021 Carter Van Meeteren, 7, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021, at University of Iowa Children’s Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Funeral service was Wednesday, May 26, at Carmel Reformed Church with interment in Carmel...

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