Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for April 2, 2024The calendar has flipped to April. The official start of spring was March 19. Snow is gone, grass is greening up,...
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Feenstra announces county chairs for re-election campaign
HULL, IOWA — Recently, Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced his campaign has amassed 656 county chairs who have endorsed his re-election campaign for Congress. This represents the largest grassroots coalition of county chairs in Iowa District 4 history.“I’m humbled...
Chorus will perform Mozart’s ‘Requiem’
The Sioux County Oratorio Chorus, joined by Northwestern College’s A Cappella Choir, will be presenting Mozart’s “Requiem.” Under the direction of Dr. Thomas Holm, and featuring orchestra and professional soloists, the concert will be presented Saturday, April 27, at...
Iowans reminded of deadline for education savings tax deductions
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is making sure Iowans know there is still time to contribute to their College Savings Iowa account and deduct the amount from their 2023 state taxes. Smith said. “If you are an Iowa taxpayer and want to maximize the $3,785 state...
The Lincoln Hotel
This is the Lincoln Hotel in the early 1900s. (Photo/Hull Iowa Centennial) This dresser from the Lincoln Hotel can be seen at the Hull Museum. (Photo/Julie Bosma) In 1936 when Bert Vander Schaaf bought the Lincoln Hotel, he removed the third story and the wrap-around...
Eager to get on the green
PREPARING THE COURSE FOR SPRING GOLFING Pictured is Rolling Hills Country Club greenskeeper Cory Meyer who has been taking care of the Rolling Hills golf course four years in the role. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Rolling Hills Country Club prepares for 2024 golf season...
Putting Easter in perspective
Maundy Thursday Shane D. Johnson | Editor Thursday, March 29 was recognized as Maundy Thursday this year to commemorate the beginning of Holy Week in the Christian traditions, leading to the Communion meal and subsequent crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ...
Looking forward to the April 8 eclipse
Shane D. Johnson | Editor The April 8 eclipse will see spectators across North America enjoy a full or partial sighting of the phenomenon. Referred to as the “Great American Eclipse,” April 8 will need spectators to be aware of how they can safely view the...
Boyden-Hull FFA banquet Tuesday, March 19
REPORTING ON PAST EXPERIENCES Pictured is FFA chapter reporter, Lauren Phillips (far right), who spoke on attending many events throughout the year and what the Boyden-Hull Chapter gleaned in attending the events and becoming a close FFA chapter. (Photo/Shane D....
Hull Clovers make games for new fairgrounds
The 4-Hers made four cornhole games. Many of the 4-Hers worked on sanding jenga blocks. Hull Clovers and parents posed with their accomplishments for the evening’s work — the 9 Square in the Air, four cornhole games and giant jenga blocks. Julie Bosma | Editorial...
Easter Egg Hunt in Boyden
Nayomi and Harper Reiser pose with the Easter bunny. Children gather at the shelter house at Centennial Park anxiously waiting for the hunt for the 1,300 eggs that were hidden to begin. Centennial Park in Boyden was full of excited kids Saturday morning, March 30, for...
Library Club learns about solar eclipses
Sandy Westra helps Ella De Groot make eclipses with Oreos. Lilly De Groot works on her eclipses on the left. Mr. Z helps Emma, Hannah and Noah Kroese make a viewing box. Keaton Stoker tries out the eclipse glasses. Mr. Z helps Olivia Kroese try out the viewing box...
Heritage Reformed Church
The church at 1204 Third St. was built by the Hull Protestestant Christian Reformed Church in 1925. Later it belonged to the Hull Protestant Reformed Church. . (Photo/Sioux County Index-Reporter archives) Heritage Reformed Church bought the church from the Protestant...
Boyden-Hull fifth-grade girls place fourth at state
The Boyden-Hull fifth-grade volleyball team poses with their medals after placing fourth in the gold bracket at state AAU. (Photo/Submitted) The Boyden-Hull fifth-grade girls’ volleyball team placed fourth in the gold bracket at state AAU Saturday, March 23. Makenna...
When one game is bigger than the other 81
If there is no immediate threat to change it, an NBA season is usually 82 games. Ask most coaches, players, former players, former coaches and fans and they would like to say that all 82 games are important. It’s about consistency, about stringing wins together and...
Sioux County Civil Service Commission announces entrance examinations for Sioux County Deputy Sheriff’s list
The Sioux County Civil Service recently announced set a testing day of May 20 for applicants wishing to be placed on a list for possible employment as a deputy sheriff.Those interested are encouraged to download an application packet at siouxcountyia.gov or...
Sioux County Radio, Creative Living Center secures grant
Sioux County Radio and its partner Creative Living Center have secured a grant to help those who have been touched by suicide from Sioux Rivers Regional Mental Health and Disabilities Services. Sioux County Radio and Creative Living Center were able to use the grant...
Boyden-Hull hosts Swing Show performance
SOLOIST Pictured is soloist Kaylee De Jong during the Swing Show performance Thursday, March 21. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) BOYDEN-HULL JAZZ CHOIR PERFORMS Pictured are members of the Boyden-Hull Jazz Choir performing at the Swing Show Thursday, March 21, at the...
Hull Co-op presents check to Bright Start
Hull Co-op recently presented Bright Start Daycare and Preschool with a check for $20,000 to support the expansion of its Hull-based facilities. With the help of its cooperative partners, Land O’ Lakes, CHS and CoBank, Hull Co-op has contributed a total of $120,000...
Celebrating 20 years with TeSlaa Trucking
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS Wade Rosack celebrates 20 years working with Te Slaa Trucking Friday, March 22. Rosack enjoys splitting his time between Te Slaa Trucking and Hope Haven. He has a passion for washing trucks at Te Slaa Trucking, a position he has taken on for 20...