Shane D. Johnson |Editor During inclement weather, it is imperative to be prepared for any emergency situation when traveling. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office perhaps knows how best to prepare for weather emergencies and what steps Sioux County residents can take to...
On Saturday, Jan. 27, a Family Ice Fishing Clinic will be offered at Sandy Hollow Recreation Area from 9-11:30 a.m. Rowan Oostra, a 10th grader from Sioux Center, will be the guest instructor. The types of fish you may catch and the equipment being used will be...
The next session of Wild Child Nature Series for children ages 2 through 5 will be Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the Prairie Woods Nature Center at Oak Grove Park. The morning session runs from 10-11 a.m. and the afternoon session is from 1-2 p.m. An adult is required to...
Sioux County board of supervisors’ report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for January 9, 2024It’s Jan. 9 and we’ve finally gotten our first real taste of winter. How blessed we are to have gotten this far...
Thomas Kunstle, Sioux County Attorney for Sioux County, announced that Peter Jason VanKley, 40, of Sioux Center, was sentenced in Sioux County District Associate Court for trespassing – intentionally viewing another, a serious misdemeanor, and sexual exploitation of...
STARTING THE NEW YEAR WITH GOOD MONEY MANAGEMENTAs people begin a fresh start in the New Year, Frontier Bank offers assistance to help people reach their financial goals. From checking and savings accounts to investing and college planning, Frontier Bank offers many...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The turn of the new year brings on new experiences and expectations, especially in relation to a family’s finances and financial goals. Those at American State Bank in Hull have worked since 2004 to daily come alongside those who want to...
Americans look forward to a significant income tax refund each year and may be eager to file their tax returns as quickly as possible. Before rushing to your computer or your tax preparer, consider these tips from Barb Wollan, a human sciences specialist with Iowa...
Tristan Taylor | Editor As we head into the new year, for some it can be a time of rejuvenation and learning new skills to help them in the new year. But for others, it can be a definite time of stress as the yearly tax season gets closer and closer. Stress about...
Arrow, a leading manufacturer of pavement marking equipment, recently announced a brand refresh that captures its commitment to excellence. The company, well-known for its surface prep and striping equipment, introduced its updated corporate identity — a new logo that...
Robin Opsahl | Iowa Capital Dispatch U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra announced Wednesday, Dec. 20, he will seek reelection for a third term representing Iowa’s 4th Congressional District.The Hull Republican asked for Iowans’ support in electing Republicans to serve in...
The Hi-Way Body Shop opened its doors on Election Day of 1948. (Photo/Hull Iowa Centennial) Bob Oostra and Harold Vande Vegt bought Hi-Way Body in 1991. (Sioux County Index-Reporter archives) Brad Driesen put a new roof on the building after he bought it in 2007. This...
TRUMP TAKES TO THE STAGE On Jan. 5, former President Donald Trump took to a stage in Sioux Center at the Terrace View Event Center as he held a commit-to-caucus rally. Trump spoke to a packed crowd of many of his supporters. (Photo/Submitted) IOWA SENATOR KEVIN ALONS...
Hull Kiwanis Club donates to help Maui fire relief Shane D. Johnson |Editor In the wake of the devastating August 2023 wildfires that impacted Maui, Hawaii, the Hull Kiwanis Club has taken steps to donate to three Maui Kiwanis Clubs. In total, $3,670 was donated, with...
WHAT I WISH MY PARENTS KNEW In a joint presentation, Boyden-Hull Jr/Sr High School and Western Christian High School will gather to view the film "What I WIsh My Parents Knew" which has a focal point of mental health awareness. The film will be presented at the...
One of the selections the sixth-grade girls played was “We Three Kings.” The girls are, from left, Aftyn Hoekstra, Sydney Wiersma, Ruby Sheffield, Brynlee LeLoux, Kambri De Wit and Katelyn Greydanus. (RIGHT) The eighth-grade boys played “Jingle Bells” for Aspen...
41 YEARS OF SERVICEPictured is former general manager of Hull Co-op Ed Westra during his retirement party Friday, Dec. 29. Westra dedicated 41 years of service to Hull Co-op, seeing many changes at the company under his direction. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D....
Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for January 2, 2024The new year has arrived along with the new resolutions that often come with it. I know not everyone is big on...
Sheriff Jamie Van Voorst On Thursday, Dec. 20, Sheriff Jamie Van Voorst released the following statement, announcing his campaign for “re-election”:“A little over one year ago, I was honored with appointment by the Sioux County Board of Supervisors to the office of...
This is my first column of 2024 and, for a while before writing this, I didn’t have a topic in mind. Then I decided that I would reflect on 2024 and what that means. Some may say it is hard for reflection as the year has just started. Why not focus on 2023 instead? I...
