This picture shows the new star in 1993. (Photo/Sioux County Index Archives) Hull citizens have enjoyed the star for 30 years. (Photo/Shane Johnson) Blast From the Past Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Thirty years ago today on Dec. 13, 1993, a large star began...
Some time after Thanksgiving and in the early part of December, thoughts turn to tracking Santa and wondering what his last-minute preparations are before Dec. 25. There are websites and apps dedicated to tracking the jolly man as he travels across the world...
The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is set to open at the end of the month at StudentAid.gov. Changes and improvements are coming to the form, and the redesigned and streamlined form will be available by Dec. 31, 2023.If you’re unfamiliar with...
Potential legislative changes to the Iowa Tuition Grant program have private university leaders expressing concern. (Photo by Kathie Obradovich/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa has seen state support erode for public universities. Officials with Iowa’s private colleges...
The Hull Christian School orchestras were led by Amie Smit for the Christmas music concert Dec. 4. The fourth- through fifth-grade orchestra began the Christmas music concert at Hull Christian School Monday, Dec. 4. During the band portion of the Hull Christian School...
The Nativity scene was enacted during the song “Away in a Manger “with “O Come All Ye Faithful.” Shepherds (l to r)- Liam Palmer, Owen Vollink, William Topete, Ashton Madsen, Chase Hoekstra, Kamryn Greiner, and Micah Johnson; Mary- Nicolle Gonzalez; Joseph – Eli...
LEARNING FROM JUMPSTART PATHWAY SKILLSPictured are the three Western Christian students who chose to participate in the new program JumpSTART Pathway which aims to focus on the trade skills. Pictured (Left to Right): Brayden Hettinga, Zach Dorhout and Taalen VanEss....
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Five Presidential candidates of the 2024 election cycle — Pastor Ryan Binkley, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, and Ambassador Nikki Haley — will stop in Sioux Center for a discussion...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Over the last week, the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office has reported several scam attempts made with residents and even its own officers. In three separate press releases, the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office has responded to these scam...
The Luxembourg Heritage Society of Northwest Iowa will celebrate Christmas at its meeting Saturday, Dec. 9 in the meeting room of the Remsen Public Library in Remsen at 9:30 a.m. After the group’s business meeting, a program will feature Christmas treats and memories...
Sioux Automation Center Inc. in Sioux Center has sold its agriculture line of products, production, parts, sales and service to Post Equipment Company LLC of Rock Valley. The transaction will be finalized Dec. 28, 2023. All phone numbers and contacts will be...
Kids Talk About God Corey Kinsolving | Columnist “To be wise means to be very smart, and you know everything,” says Rachel, age 6. “And when someone wise says something, and it comes true, that means they are really wise and really smart. The wisest person I know is...
Rafters are set in place. (Photo/ Sioux County Index-Reporter archives) Construction of Calvary began in June 2011. (Photo/ Sioux County Index-Reporter archives) Rafters are in place over the sanctuary. (Photo/ Sioux County Index-Reporter archives) Calvary Protestant...
Addison Rozeboom and Haley De Groot competed in the state solo qualifying contest in October. Rozeboom received a Division 1 rating and was a top-10 finisher to advance to the state solo contest. De Groot received a Division 1 rating and finished 29th....
HAND-MADE CRAFTS FEATUREDAlissa Van Zweden’s crafts and unique creations were only one option of the many local vendors supplying local residents with Christmas-inspired decorations and gift ideas at the 2023 Hull Winterfest Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Hull Community...
A NEW SHOP IN HULL’S INDUSTRIAL PARKPictured are Scott Grevengoed (left) and Levi Blankespoor (right) of Slat Masters Unlimited, the newest shop built in Hull’s Industrial Park located at 300 Commerce St. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writers...
FASCINATED BY A HULL RELICPictured are members of the Hull Historical Society perusing research compiled by Dennis and Barb Laughlin of Battle Creek, Iowa. The couple showcased a bottle from Hull they had found in their research of a former Battle Creek dump site....
REFLECTING ON SERVICE TO THIS NATIONPictured is Boyden-Hull Principal Dan Pottebaum leading a Veterans Day panel discussion with Boyden-Hull alumni and veterans Austin Rozeboom, Austin Roemeling and Lucas Schoeberl and school resource officer and veteran Waylon...
American Legion Commander Jim Koele spoke to the group assembled for the Veterans Day program at Aspen Heights Monday, Nov. 13. Koele talked about Veterans Day and what it means. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Five veterans who reside at Aspen Heights were present for the...
This picture with four leaves was done by Lexi Van Der Brink, a fourth grader. The pine cone tureky besides the cardboard turkey was created by Maci Boogerd in first grade. Artists at Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School have been busy creating masterpieces that...
