Hull Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jess Wheeler. Sunni Battin | Editor Hull Chamber of Commerce executive director, Jess Wheeler, says the most rewarding aspect of her position is forming and maintaining connections. “Every day I get to talk to a new person...
City switches out old water meters, left, with new ones,right, that are more efficient. (Photos/Julie Bosma) Sunni Battin | Editor The reasons behind replacement of water meters for an estimated 800 Hull households is for safety, efficiency, accuracy and to streamline...
The Hull Library Art Club won first place for its decorated Christmas tree at Oak Grove. (Photo/Submitted) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant The Hull Library Art Club won first place at the Oak Grove Nature Center for its decorated Christmas tree. The requirement this...
Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant The Hull Clovers 4-H Club helped collect wreaths from veterans’ gravesites at Hope Cemetery Saturday, Jan. 11. The wreaths were placed on Dec. 14 for Wreaths Across America to honor those who served our country. (Photo/Julie...
Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District “What day of the week is it?” That is a phrase that has been asked repeatedly by Kristin and myself over the course of the last couple weeks....
CHRIS KELLEY Chris Kelley is owner of The Kelley Group in Hull. The Kelley Group is licensed in more than 40 states and serves a diverse range of needs for businesses and industries. For more information about how The Kelley Group can help with insurance needs, call...
HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES GET STARTED Taylor Klingenberg is an agriculture and commercial loan officer at Frontier Bank in George. Frontier Bank is equipped to help small business startups and help them grow. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Dominique Kooiker | Editor People...
The start of a new year is the perfect time to look at your finances and make a saving plan for the new year. While many people make a New Year’s resolution to save more money, it’ll take more than a self-promise to make that happen. There are some unique ways to save...
Brian Schafer became pastor at United Presbyterian Church in Boyden Nov. 1, 2024. He will be installed Jan. 12. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Pastor Brian Schafer said that becoming the pastor of United Presbyterian Church in Boyden Nov. 1 is...
Sunni Battin Sunni Battin | Editor Hello! It is with great delight and honor that I begin as the new editor. It’s a responsibility I take seriously and enthusiastically. Ever since I was a kid, local journalism has been part of my life. My grandparents owned a farming...
NEW DIRECTOR Shelby Kooima is the new director of First Steps Academy in Boyden. She began in November and looks forward to using her knowledge and experience from her past jobs and current classes as she plans to graduate with her bachelor’s degree of science in...
Sports involve observation as much as dedication. Not only do we observe the players on the court, field or stage, but we also have the opportunity to view those around them, their support group, their friends and family that may show up to every event or be there in...
BECOMING DEPUTY On Dec. 17, Josh Harmelink was sworn in as deputy sheriff to the Sioux County Sheriff Department. He recently graduated from the 16-week basic academy of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy where he was honored by being voted class captain of the...
Sioux County Conservation Board sponsors events for all ages Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Start the year off with fun activities to escape the winter blues. Throughout the year, the Sioux County Conservation Board offers environmental education opportunities for people of...
CELEBRATING 90 YEARS Shari Fedders, left, and Annie Starkenburg stand by the table of goodies at the Boyden Library’s 90th anniversary open house Dec. 20. They also handed out a special Christmas ornament in honor of the celebration. (Photo/Amy Lyon) Pictured is...
LAST-MINUTE ADJUSTMENTS The Trinity Robotics team prepares before a busy day of competing at Hinton Elementary School Dec. 21. The team has worked to continue improving its robot bzBots, and they not only took home first place at the competition but also maintain...
The old Boyden depot was built in 1872, according to dates James Doorenbos found inscribed on the lumber. (Photo/Diamond Jubilee) The Boyden Depot was taken down in November 1983. (Photo/Boyden Reporter) James Doorenbos used the lumber from the depot to build an...
Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux CountyBoard of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for December 17, 2024Holidays can be an interesting time here at the Hoftyzer household. While we certainly have dozens of...
Sioux County Index-Reporter Year-in-Review January 3For general manager of Farmers Co-op (now Hull Co-op), Ed Westra, a distinguished 41-year career ended with retirement as of the first of the new year. Westra stated he is most proud of the culture created amongst...
December 2023 Harrietta Niemeyer, 76, Sioux Center, IA, December 27. January Gladys De Weerd, 91, Sioux Center, IA, January 9.Perry Raman, 68, Hull, IA, January 13.Louisa De Boer, 85, Leota, MN, January 16.Arlan Egdorf, 79, Orange City, IA, January 19.Linda Egdorf,...
