In the 4th District, The Cook Political Report rates the race as “solid Republican” and Inside Elections and Sabato’s Crystal Ball rate it as “safe Republican,” indicating incumbent Republican Randy Feenstra has the advantage as he seeks reelection. Kevin Virgil, a...
Sioux County Master Gardeners accepting donations for upcoming plant saleORANGE CITY, Iowa – Do you ever buy too many plants and later wonder what you are going to do with the extras?Let’s say you bought a six-pack of cucumbers, and you only have space for two. Or you...
THE REALITIES OF FAMILY-LIFE IN AMERICA Pictured are students from Western Christian and Trinity Christian High schools learning through a simulated exercise that taught them about life in many American families’ lived experiences. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) GETTING A...
Shane D. Johnson | Editor Libraries across the country celebrated National Library Week from Monday, April 8 until Friday, April 14. Locally, the Hull Public Library and the Boyden Public Library looked forward to the week to note how important a role the two...
"Everyone has their own story and there is a message to be taken from all of it. I hope I can inspire people to see that message in their own life. " - Trenton Bass Shane D. Johnson | Editor Following a 2017 football injury that left Hills, Minnesota, native Trenton...
TRINITY CHRISTIAN TAKES TO THE STAGEPictured is the Trinity Christian High School choir taking the stage at Christ Chapel on the campus of Northwestern College Thursday, April 11. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) MUSICAL DIRECTIONPictured are Trinity Christian choir students...
Elroy Altena started Altena Circle Steel in 1969. (Photo/Hull Iowa Centennial) Chalice Altena watches a bin going up in 1985. (Photo/Sioux County Index-Reporter archives) Aerial view of Altena Circle Steel. (Photo/Submitted) In 1975, Elroy Altena was recognized as one...
Monopoly is still one of the most popular games. I don’t know if it remains popular just for the game itself or the idea that you get to be the “banker” and have control of the money. As young kids and even as adults we took this idea of having loads of money at our...
SELLING AT AUCTION Pictured is Hull auctioneer Pete Pollema enjoying selling some of his last truckloads of hay at the Rock Valley Hay Auction Thursday, April 4. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Pete Pollema recognized for years of auctioneering Shane D. Johnson | Editor Hull...
A NEW SHOWROOM TO SHOWCASE QUALITY Pictured are some interior shots of the new showroom located at D&K Door in Hull. The process of installing a new showroom has taken the last six months for owners Kyle LeLoux, Dan Poppema and Scott Lerdal to make it easy for...
A RIBBON CUTTING FOR HULL CHILD CARE Pictured are members of Bright Start Daycare and Preschool and Hull Chamber of Commerce celebrating a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, April 3, at the newly-expanded child care facility. Following the ribbon cutting, members of...
Craig, Merritt, and McCoy pose with George in front of school. Merritt and McCoy Moss give a short presentation before going outside with the class to introduce them to George. Boyden-Hull preschoolers are learning all about farm animals, so Merritt and McCoy Moss of...
Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for April 2, 2024The calendar has flipped to April. The official start of spring was March 19. Snow is gone, grass is greening up,...
HULL, IOWA — Recently, Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced his campaign has amassed 656 county chairs who have endorsed his re-election campaign for Congress. This represents the largest grassroots coalition of county chairs in Iowa District 4 history.“I’m humbled...
The Sioux County Oratorio Chorus, joined by Northwestern College’s A Cappella Choir, will be presenting Mozart’s “Requiem.” Under the direction of Dr. Thomas Holm, and featuring orchestra and professional soloists, the concert will be presented Saturday, April 27, at...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is making sure Iowans know there is still time to contribute to their College Savings Iowa account and deduct the amount from their 2023 state taxes. Smith said. “If you are an Iowa taxpayer and want to maximize the $3,785 state...
This is the Lincoln Hotel in the early 1900s. (Photo/Hull Iowa Centennial) This dresser from the Lincoln Hotel can be seen at the Hull Museum. (Photo/Julie Bosma) In 1936 when Bert Vander Schaaf bought the Lincoln Hotel, he removed the third story and the wrap-around...
PREPARING THE COURSE FOR SPRING GOLFING Pictured is Rolling Hills Country Club greenskeeper Cory Meyer who has been taking care of the Rolling Hills golf course four years in the role. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Rolling Hills Country Club prepares for 2024 golf season...
Maundy Thursday Shane D. Johnson | Editor Thursday, March 29 was recognized as Maundy Thursday this year to commemorate the beginning of Holy Week in the Christian traditions, leading to the Communion meal and subsequent crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ...
Shane D. Johnson | Editor The April 8 eclipse will see spectators across North America enjoy a full or partial sighting of the phenomenon. Referred to as the “Great American Eclipse,” April 8 will need spectators to be aware of how they can safely view the...
