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Harnessing the Sun

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY Pictured are the recently-installed solar panels on the roof of the Agronomy Center at Hull Co-op. The nearly $1 million project was partly funded by a Rural Energy for American Program grant of $485,502, and the system is anticipated to pay for...

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Open house for Mark Kreun’s retirement

Mark, who is retiring from American State Bank after 20 years, and wife, Julie Kreun will be moving to Durham, North Carolina, in the spring of 2025. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant American State Bank hosted an open house for Mark Kreun...

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Open house at Iowa State Bank

Iowa State Bank hosted its holiday open house Thursday and Friday, Dec. 19 and 20. Staff served cider, coffee and lots of goodies. Front row (left to right): Chloe Krommendyk, Crystal Meyer, Alyssa Harms; Back row: Dustin Douma, Joel Heitritter and Nathan Bakker....

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Hull Christian K-2 visits Aspen Heights

Kindergarten, first- and second-grade students sang Christmas songs to Aspen Heights residents. They accompanied some of their songs with bells. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Aspen Heights had special visitors from Hull Christian School Thursday, Dec. 19....

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Vintage Christmas at the Hull Library

The display at the Hull Library has vintage decorations and toys. (Photos/Julie Bosma) The vintage display has a felt Christmas tree skirt and several nativity sets. There are vintage tree toppers, lights and an assortment of Christmas decorations. Julie Bosma |...

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Western Christian Christmas concert

The women’s chorus sang “Cantate Domino,” “Sing We Now of Christmas” and “Jingle Allll the Ways” at Western Christian’s Christmas Concert Monday, Dec. 16. The string orchestra played several Christmas favorites at the Christmas concert Monday, Dec. 16. Julie Bosma |...

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Boyden-Hull bands and choirs present Christmas concert

The high school band played “You Better Sleigh!” which was a fun song that included snippets of many holiday tunes with a jazz beat. (Photo/Julie Bosma) The jazz choir sang “Winter Wonderland” at their Christmas concert Monday, Dec. 16. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma...

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Dentist to the dentists, doctor to the doctors

I went to the dentist recently. Among the many questions one can have when going to a dentist, one stuck in my mind. No, it wasn’t about my mouth, teeth or dental health. The question was this: Who does a dentist turn to when they need his or her teeth fixed? Who is...

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Featuring the Altena family

SHOWING CATTLE The Altena family has a passion for showing cattle and went to 17 shows this year. Kinsly and Keilahny compete at county, state and national levels. They also have consignment sales to sell their cattle. (Photo/Submitted) SHOWING CATTLEThe Altena family...

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A bigger, better B&B Gates and Supply

BEGINNING PHASE Pictured is the starting step of the expansion project at B&B Gates and Supply about three miles east of Doon. The new shop space measures about 180x120 feet. (Photo/Submitted) POURING CONCRETE Tri-State Ready Mix pours concrete for B&B Gates...

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Family legacy to future visions

THREE GENERATIONS OF MANUFACTURING Justin and Cindy Te Slaa stand in front of Te Slaa Manufacturing in Hull. The business has been family-owned and -operated since it began as Oldenkamp Manufacturing in 1978 with owner Gerrit Oldenkamp. Then it was passed down to...

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Hull’s Santa and Mrs. Claus

anta and Mrs. Claus had three elves help them at HoneyHomb Saturday evening of WinterFest: (left to right) Teagan Sipma, Maelyn Woelber (a granddaughter) and Kennedy Beukelman. (Photo/Julie Bosma) The Woelbers’ sleigh had belonged to Debbie’s great-grandpa, Claus...

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Boyden and Hull celebrate 2024 Wreaths Across America

Glenda Bonestroo places a wreath on her Uncle Henry Van Aalsburg’s grave at the Boyden Cemetery. (Photo/Submitted) Luann DeWild places a wreath on her husband, Eldon’s, grave at Hope Cemetery. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Arlan Bonestroo places a wreath at Walter Warntjes’...

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Boyden’s Christmas in the Mountains

Citizens State Bank/Boyden Insurance won the Festival of Trees with their “Let It Snow” entry. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Edwin and Alex pose for a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus. (Photo/Julie Bosma) There were nine entries in the Chili Bash. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie...

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‘Grandma Jan’ is remembered

Grandma Jan will always hold a special place in the hearts of many. (Photo/Submitted) The rocker in remembrance of “Grandma Jan” is in the Fireside Room at the library. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant For over 16 years, Hull Public Library had a...

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‘Sounding Joy’ concert at Hull Christian School

First and second graders put on their “Sounding Joy” concert at Hull Christian School Thursday, Dec. 12. (Photo/Julie Bosma) “The Little Drummer Boy” was accompanied by (left to right) Zack Van Schouwen, Sawyer Heynen, Shayne Bonestroo, Marissa De Wit and Isaac Van...

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Trinity Christian High School winter program

Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Trinity Christian performed its band and choir winter concert Monday, Dec. 9.A clarinet ensemble performed a prelude followed by administrator, James Regnerus, opening with scripture and prayer.The band played “Gratitude,”...

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Birthday Party for Lavonne Landman

In honor of Lavonne Landman turning 100 Monday, Dec. 9, her family had a birthday party for her at Aspen Heights. She was given a flower arrangement and a sash that said “100 and Fabulous.” Lavonne, her family and fellow residents enjoyed birthday cake and punch in...

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Craig’s County Comments

Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux CountyBoard of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for December 10, 2024 This was a jam-packed meeting with a full agenda that went long. Due to the constraints of space I will get...

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Winterfest through the Years

City Administrator Randy Feenstra helped put up Christmas lights on Main Street in November 2003. The Christmas lights added to the festive atmosphere during Hull’s first annual WinterFest Saturday, Dec. 6. (Photo/Sioux County Index-Reporter archives) Christiana...

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