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...
Sioux County Sheriff Nate Huizenga recently announced the promotion of Lt. Justin De Bruin to chief deputy. According to a press release from the Sioux County’s Sheriff’s Office, De Bruin began his service with the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office in 2003 and has...
Esther Baker works on making the dots for her winter scene. (Photo/Julie Bosma) The students used Q-tips dipped in black, dark blue, light blue and white paint to make a pointillism winter scene. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant jbosma@ncppub.com...
Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant jbosma@ncppub.com The Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Outstanding Citizen Luncheon Monday, Feb. 9, at noon at Honeyhomb’s Hive, 1044 Main St. Those planning to attend should RSVP the chamber, 439-1513, by Monday, Feb. 2. The...
TRINITY CHRISTIAN HONOR BAND MEMBERS Miya Schiermeyer on clarinet, Lanae Kuiper on tuba, Kara De Jong on alto sax, and Bethany Brummel on trumpet. (Photo/Submitted) WESTERN CHRISTIAN HONOR BAND MEMBERS Front row, left to right, Corinne Van Engen on clarinet, Isabel...
Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District craigh@siouxcounty.org Supervisor Report for January 2, 2026 Each time of year seems to have its own kind of busyness. In my pre-supervisor days, I...
KidsTalkAboutGod.org Carey Kinsolving and friends “Make sure the house is clean and a pot of potatoes is in the oven,” says Alex, 6. I’m sure Idaho potato farmers will be glad to know that spuds are finally getting the respect they deserve. Alex, you were probably...
Randy Feenstra | District Representative As a lifelong Iowan and proud representative of one of the most productive agricultural districts in the country, I will always stand up for Iowa farmers and our rural communities. Since my first day in office, I have been...
Robin Opsahl | Iowa Capital Dispatch iowacapitaldispatch.com As the state legislature is set to tackle some potentially contentious issues in the 2026 legislative session, Iowa Republican leaders emphasized “unity” as they gathered for the GOP legislative breakfast...
Water quality, pesticide labeling and eminent domain top the list Cami Koons | Iowa Capital Dispatch Iowacapitaldispatch.com Water quality, property rights and pesticide labeling are top issues that Iowa agriculture and environmental groups hope to see addressed in...
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...
On Friday, Jan. 2, Sheriff Nate Huizenga was sworn in as Sioux County Sheriff. The new role for Huizenga comes after Jamie Van Voorst retired mid-term from the position of Sioux County Sheriff Dec. 31. Huizenga stated in a press released, “I am grateful for this...
(Note: This is a continuation from last week's story.) In her professional life, Tara Boer, a Hull resident, has discovered just the right balance between teaching at Dordt University and the opening of her business Regulate Therapy and Brain Health Clinic in...
Linda Rohner, 76, Pennock, Minnesota, December 20 Florence Van Beek, 86, Rock Valley, Iowa, December 27 January Carla Hepp, 77, Luverne, Manasota, January 11 Betty Schoch, 100, Lake City, Florida, January 5 Barbara Nilles, 65, Sanborn, Iowa, January 17 Priscilla...
The Moss Family. Left to right: Merritt, Hayley, Craig, McCoy. Craig Moss was named the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association president last month. (Photo/Submitted) For over a decade, Craig Moss, a Hull resident, has been an active member of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association,...
Last summer, Ryan De Kruyf was named the Sioux County emergency management director, bringing with him two decades of experience in law enforcement, EMS, fire and 911 dispatch. “I absolutely love my job,” he said. “I keep telling everybody I’m so blessed to be...
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...
