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December activities at Hull Public Library

Librarians at the Hull Public Library made a huge tree out of books, and a prize will be given to whoever comes closest to guessing the number of books in the tree. The hall display in the Hull Public Library has many Christmas cookie jars, aprons and ornaments. Julie...

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Craig’s County Comments

Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th DistrictSupervisor Report for December 5, 2023The old cattle shed is down and the 20-plus loads of clay have been hauled in and leveled to make the new...

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What is love?

Kids Talk About God Corey Kinsolving | Columnist “I think love is being kind, helpful and caring for others,” says Patrick, 7. “I once showed love for my mom when I agreed to go to her favorite restaurant after I tasted their food.”That’s really love. I think I’ve...

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Hull Cooperative Association’s Christmas Star

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...

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High-Tech Santa

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...

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Get ready to complete the FAFSA

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...

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Hull Christian School presents Christmas music concert

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...

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Boyden-Hull Elementary Christmas Program

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...

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Opportunity for career JumpSTART

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....

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Presidential candidates make local Iowa a priority

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...

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Scams on the rise in Sioux County

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...

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Luxembourg Heritage Society of Northwest Iowa to meet

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...

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Who is the wisest person you know?

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...

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Calvary Protestant Reformed Church

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...

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Wolfpack dance team earn Division 1 finishes at state

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....

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2023 Hull WinterFest brings Christmas joy to town

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...

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Slat Masters Unlimited sets up shop in Hull

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...

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