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Toy tractor collection at library

There’s a wide variety of tractors that show how the equipment has changed through the years. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Ron Hoksbergen has a toy tractor collection on display at the Hull Public Library. Ron has a wide variety of farm...

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Storybook Pumpkin Patch

Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider from “Charlotte’s Web” were on display at the Hull Library. (Photo/Julie Bosma) The Very Hungry Caterpillar was one of the pumpkins on display. (Photo/Julie Bosma) A wide variety of book characters were on display in the...

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Robberies at People’s Store in 1920

Boyden Blast Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant February 8, 1920Three men, who were attempting to rob People’s Store at Boyden Sunday morning, Feb. 8, 1920, were trapped by a posse that was organized by the Sioux City sheriff.One of the robbers was killed in a gun...

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Mini Farmers Digest

TIEDEMAN FAMILY From left to right, Calvin, John, Isla, Kallie, Erica, Aubrynn, Reagan and Elias. (Photo/Submitted) Featuring the Tiedeman family Amy Lyon | Staff Writer John and Erica Tiedeman’s six children have all lived on the farm as long as they have been alive....

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The Masters of Slats

A DYNAMIC DUO Scott Grevengoed, left, and Levi Blankespoor are business partners who operate Slat Masters Unlimited out of Hull. The duo has worked closely together replacing hog and cattle slats and beams since 2022. (Photo/Amy Lyon) Local business offers services to...

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Harvest happenings

Insights into the 2024 farming season Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Every farming season is unique, and many factors go into making or breaking a farmer’s business. Here to explain the ups and downs of the 2024 season is Evan Wielenga, general manager of Hull Co-op and...

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Time to renovate after flooding

A REFURBISHED CLOCK AFTER FLOODING Pictured is Dwayne Van Leeuwen of Hull and his brother Everett “Doc” Van Leeuwen of Orange City (left). Dwayne and Doc were given the clock to restore by Gerrit and Irene Van Den Top of Rock Valley (right). The clock had been...

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Making a dream into a reality

A NEW EXPANSION BRINGS OPPORTUNITIES Pictured is Christiana Westra, owner of C Anna’s Things, standing in front of her new shop that will allow for more space to work out of. The new shop is located at 2924 300th St. northwest of Hull and has a projected date of...

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‘One of Our Clowns Is Missing’ at Otter Valley Country Club

READY FOR LAUGHS Pictured is the cast of Otter Valley Country Club Dinner Theater’s production of “One of Our Clowns Is Missing.” This production will be presented Nov. 6-9 with the meal starting at 5:30 p.m. each evening. Front, left to right, Troy Wassenaar, Doug...

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Not Forgotten

As I sit here and write this piece, there have been two hurricanes that have either impacted or will soon impact parts of this country. By the time you read this piece, there may be more hurricanes and bad weather affecting other areas and even the same area that has...

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From Tony’s Store to the Boyden Public Library

Pete and Martha Vis ran Peter’s Gateway Store from 1959-1977. (Photo/Sioux County Index-Reporter archives) Russell and Carol Graves operated Clover Farm Grocery Store from 1984-1990. (Photo/Sioux County Index-Reporter archives) Lem and Marilyn Maurer celebrated the...

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City of Hull welcomes new garbage operator

HULL WELCOMES DERRICK JANSMA The City of Hull added its newest full-time garbage operator, Derrick Jansma, to the staff Monday, Sept. 9. Derrick will be responsible for the town’s garbage and recycling routes. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Editor Derrick...

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Taking on a new role for the city of Hull

HELPING IN ANY WAY NEEDED Pictured is the city of Hull’s newest full-time city maintenance and universal employee, Chandler Pollema. Pollema began working full-time for the City of Hull Monday, Sept. 23, after working for the city two summers part-time. (Photo/Shane...

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Parents’ Day at Hull Christian School

Evan and Sarah Wiersma sat in on Easton and Emmett’s math class. Maria Van Den Top visited her daughter, Bristol, in Miss Ten Haken’s kindergarten class. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Parents’ Day at Hull Christian School was Wednesday, Oct. 2. Parents of...

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Craig’s County Comments

Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for October 1, 2024The bean harvest for 2024 is done as far as KC Family Farms is concerned and, judging by the progress being...

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National Fire Prevention Week

boyden fire department Back row left to right: Austin Loges, Evan Nilles, Galen Blankers, Chris Starkenburg, Doug Van Roekel, Adison Brands, Chris Diekevers, Michael Hansen. Front row left to right: Cobi Jones, Jacob Guse, Natashia Guse, Holly Starkenburg, Ashley...

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First Reformed Church

After the First Reformed Church was organized, they built a schoolhouse at 905 Webb St. (Photo/Diamond Jubilee) First Reformed Church was built in 1888. (Photo/Jesus Our Cornerstone) The first church building became too small so a new church was built. It was...

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