GACKE AND MURPHY FAMILIES, PETER DELIRE REMEBEREDPictured is Chuck Brunsting who portrayed individuals from the Gacke and Murphy families as well as Peter Delire during the fourth annual Tombstone Tour hosted by the Hull Historical Society Saturday, Sept 7....
CELEBRATING NINE YEARS OF BUSINESS Pictured is B. Fierce Boutique owner Nicole Rozeboom (left) posing for a photo with ANEW Nutrition owner Shelly Van Otterloo and several current and former employees during the eighth anniversary celebration. This year marks the...
Shane D. Johnson | Editor On Thursday, Sept. 5, local school staff were informed of a situation wherein a lockdown needed to be implemented. A note at the Sioux Center High School was found containing a threat of violence toward several school districts leading to...
HOMECOMING REPRESENTATIVES Pictured are the Western Christian homecoming tepresentatives for the 2024-25 school year. Front Row (Left to Right): Shae Reitsma, Lydia Ellis, Sydney Feenstra, Jenae Minderhoud, Kyrin De Groot and Ali De Wit. Back Row (Left to Right):...
DES MOINES — Governor Kim Reynolds recently announced that Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg is stepping down from his position to pursue a career opportunity that allows him to focus more on his family.“Adam has been a tremendous partner and an important part of my team over the...
For over 15 years, Hull and surrounding communities have supported the local blood bank, LifeServe Blood Center, with at least one blood donation opportunity per month. On Tuesday, Aug. 27, 57 units of blood that have the ability to save up to 171 local lives were...
Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for September 3, 2024 Murphy’s law is alive and well. After several years of trouble-free service from Chloe’s car while she was...
The Perkins Korner Station was built in the early 1920s. On Aug. 17, 1954, there was an explosion when a truck tractor blew up after filling up with gas. The explosion and fire demolished the tractor and blew up three gasoline pumps. Windows in the station were also...
HULL COOP CELEBRATES BURN DOWN DAY Pictured is Hull Co-op agronomy department manager, Peter Westra, putting corn into the chipping machine to test for moisture content during Hull Co-op’s Burn-Down Day Tuesday, Aug. 27. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D. Johnson | Editor...
"We want to welcome all our new residents to Hull." - Doug Anderson, Hull's Economic Development director Shane D. Johnson | Editor The City of Hull has seen an influx of former Rock Valley residents take up housing in town since the flooding in June of this summer,...
FROM A FIREHOUSE TO CHILD CARE Pictured is the former Boyden fire station that will be transformed into a child care facility under the name of First Steps Academy in the coming months. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Editor The proposed use of a former...
Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for August 27, 2024So, we moved our baby off to college last week. For those of you who have gone through that experience, you...
IUC finds Summit Carbon in compliance with June 25 order DES MOINES – The Iowa Utilities Commission has found that Summit Carbon Solutions LLC (Summit Carbon), has substantially complied with the requirements of the commission’s June 25, 2024, order regarding the...
1 – Johnson, 517 Main St., Unit #58 Wed - Fri. 5-7. Various jeans, jackets, shirts in brands Carhartt, Ariat, Harley-Davidson, M/W/C. Singer sewing machine, DeWalt tools. All OBO 2 – Tiedeman – Multi Family, 302 Railroad StWed. 1-6; Thurs. 1-7; Fri. 10-6. Infant,...
The Freedom Train passed through Hull and Boyden on the way to Sioux City in September 1975. (Photo/Sioux County Index-Reporter archives) A 6-year-old boy stands beside the 80-inch, 10-ton driver wheels that propelled a steam locomotive. (Photo/Sioux City Journal) A...
Q & A with u.s. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: What made you start doing your annual 99-county meetings?A: People often ask why I started my tradition of holding a meeting with Iowans in every county, every year. When I was first elected to the U.S. Senate, I remember...
I’m a big sports fan and part of the enjoyment is the experience of playing through video games. I enjoy the opportunity of playing with a new team or a new year full of challenging games and opportunities. I enjoy the chance to compare my skills to the skills of the...
Rep. Randy Feenstra | Iowa District 4 When I was first elected to Congress, I promised I would focus my energy on finding solutions to the challenges facing our families, farmers, businesses and rural communities. Nearly four years later, my mission hasn’t changed. I...
DES MOINES— Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced the opening of a temporary school facility for students in the Rock Valley Community School District (RVCSD).The 7,000-square-foot modular school, built by Hegg Construction, will house 150 middle school RVCSD students in...
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds spoke at a news conference in Rock Valley Aug. 29, 2024, giving an update about flood recovery efforts as the 2024-2025 school year kicks off. (Photo via livestream hosted by Gov. Kim Reynolds) Robin Opsahl | Iowa Capital Dispatch As the city of...
