NORTHWEST IOWA DYSLEXIA SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS From left to right, Emily Kramer, Jacinda Zoet, Renee Saarloos and Amanda Hulstein are leaders of the Northwest Iowa Dyslexia Support Group. Here they are pictured during the Decoding Dyslexia Iowa Educators Conference in...
Kylee Miller joins New Century Press Amy Lyon | Staff Writer alyon@ncppub.com With journalism in her blood, Kylee Miller joined New Century Press as a writer for the Sioux County Index-Reporter Dec. 15, 2025. “I got into this type of work by watching my mother,”...
The Masonic symbol and the year the building was built are on the top of the “Hive,” the southern part of Honeyhomb. The Masonic symbol of a square and compass represented morality and guidance with the G standing for God. (Photo/Julie Bosma) The Masons’ Grand Lodge...
BECOMING DEPUTY On Dec. 17, Josh Harmelink was sworn in as deputy sheriff to the Sioux County Sheriff Department. (Photo/Submitted) Kaylee DeJong is chosen for the 1A/2A Iowa All-State Jazz Band and will perform May 15 at the 98th Annual Iowa Bandmasters Conference in...
Tara Boer opened Regulate Therapy and Brain Health Clinic in Hull in September 2023. Services include mental health therapy to children, teens, adults, couples, and families as well as neurofeedback services. (Photo/Submitted) Sunni Battin | Editor ...
Scott Kroese, a Hull native, started in the position of parks and rec director/property enforcement officer with the city of Hull Nov. 24. (Photo/Submitted) Sunni Battin | Editor sbattin@ncppub.com Last month, the city of Hull hired Scott Kroese, a Hull native, as...
Terry Anderson is a Boyden-Hull High School graduate that later served his country when he was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. (Photo/Submitted) Terry Anderson of Hull served in the U.S. Navy from 1964-1966. (Photo/Submitted) Sunni Battin | Editor ...
Sunni Battin | Editor sbattin@ncppub.com Christmas is deeply symbolic and significant spiritually but also meaningfully focused on family, hope, love and redemption. It is a time to celebrate Jesus’ birth and encourage harmony. “I love Christmas because I love...
Sunni Battin | Editor sbattin@ncppub.com Whooping cough or pertussis is a bacterial infection that usually starts as a cold but can evolve into severe hacking with a whoop sound and can be followed by fainting or vomiting. “Symptoms often start like a mild...
Sioux County Sheriff Jamie Van Voorst will retire Dec. 31 after 30-plus years in law enforcement. (Photo/Submitted). Sunni Battin | Editor sbattin@ncppub.com For over three decades, Sioux County Sheriff Jamie Van Voorst has sought to enhance or enrich someone’s life...
Chris Starkenburg has been a volunteer firefighter with Boyden Fire and Ambulance for 20 years and as the fire chief for the last 10 years. (Photo/Submitted). Sunni Battin | Editor sbattin@ncppub.com Lending a helping hand has been the main goal of Chris...
Varsity dance team members posed with the trophies and plaques they earned at 2025 Iowa State Dance Championships. Front row: Bella Bauer, Ella Rozeboom, Haley DeGroot, Natalie DeStigter, Addison Covey. Back row: Ivanna Reynoso-Reyes, Regina Reynoso-Reyes, Kaysha...
The 7229 bzBots are currently ranked first in their league. Members of this team are Ty Brummel, Colton Westra, Michael Boone, Peter Westra, Clayton Moss, Miya Schiermeyer, Asher Bloemendaal, Emily Boone and Janessa Van Bemmel. (Photo/Submitted) Team 32978 arkBots are...
Bryce Huitink, a custom applicator at Hull Co-op, is utilizing a swallowable digital sensor to monitor the welfare of his 150 cows and heifers. (Photo/Submitted) Sunni Battin | Editor sbattin@ncppub.com Essentially, Bryce Huitink, a custom applicator at Hull Co-op, is...
Hannah Altena, Jessica Wielenga and Jasmine Kooima participated in Honor Cheer Nov. 21 at the University of Northern Iowa dome in Cedar Falls. (Photo/Submitted) Sunni Battin | Editor sbattin@ncppub.com Three Western High School senior cheerleaders — Hannah Altena,...
The Sheldon Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting last month for the former Sheldon property owned by Ahlers Oil Co. The Hull Co-op uses the facility to hold diesel fuel, gasoline and propane. (Photo/Mark Rector) Sunni Battin | Editor sbattin@ncppub.com Relevance...
Kids Avenue Indoor Play opened earlier this month. Ashtyn Jansma, owner, said the Hull community has been so welcoming to her as a new business owner. (Photo/Submitted) The goal of Kids Avenue Indoor Play is for any child to learn and develop their creativity...
Boyden’s Community Christmas Celebration will include a visit from Santa, Christmas Carols and community spirit. (Photo/Submitted). Sunni Battin | Editor sbattin@ncppub.com Boyden’s Community Christmas Celebration Monday, Dec. 8, will have kids’ crafts, an adult and...
Hull WinterFest will celebrate 20 years in 2025. The event will start Dec. 3 and continue through Dec. 6. (Photo/Submitted) Sunni Battin | Editor sbattin@ncppub.com The main goal of Hull WinterFest is to serve as a temporary winter wonderland filled with local...
Art Kooi, formerly of Hull, served in the Vietnam War. (Photo/Submitted) Art Kooi served in the National Guard and Navy until his retirement in 1992. He also has 50-plus years in the American Legion. (Photo/Submitted) Sunni Battin | Editor sbattin@ncppub.com Art Kooi,...
