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On Grief and Loss

REMEMBERING AUGGIE Pictured (right to left) is Northwestern College theatre professor Robert Hubbard, his son Auggie Hubbard and his wife April Hubbard. Dr. Robert Hubbard recently published a book in the wake of his son Auggie’s suicide Oct. 23, 2020. The book...

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‘Go Bucket’ initiative seen throughout Sioux County schools

Shane D. Johnson |Editor The “Go Bucket” initiative serves to provide each classroom in Sioux County with a bucket of items donated in case of emergency circumstances. The initiative is led by school resource officers Waylon Pollema, Jessica Dorhout, Jeremy Spans and...

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‘Caught in the Act’ at Otter Valley Country Club

Pictured is the cast of Otter Valley Country Club Dinner Theater’s production of “Caught in the Act.” This production will be presented April 10, 11, 12 and 13 with the meal starting at 5:30 p.m. each night. Front, left to right, Troy Wassenaar, Doug Woelber, Daryl...

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Chop,Chop at Boyden Public Library

LEARNING HOW TO CREATE (RIGHT) Pictured are kids at the Boyden Public Library Tuesday, Feb. 27, learning how to make ham and cheese pinwheels and pot of gold chex mix at the Chop,Chop event. (Photo/Submitted) LEARNING HOW TO CREATE (RIGHT) Pictured are kids at the...

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All-School Program

The All-School Program was Friday, Feb. 23. Front row (l to r): Kindergarteners Shyanne Zandstra, Lindsey De Jong, Eden Bootsma and Desiree Mouw; back row: Second Graders Jake Blankespoor, Evie De Jager, Taylor Moss and Emma Van Beek. Addyson De Jager and Aubyn...

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How does remaining in God’s Word make you free? (John 8:31-36)

Kids talk about god Corey Kinsolving | Columnist “In order to be free, we need to believe in the Lord,” says Emily, 12.Yes, that is where freedom begins. Freedom from spiritual death comes from believing in Christ alone as one’s savior. That is why Jesus called this a...

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Red Cross Month kicks off to honor community heroes

Join the annual celebration by donating on Red Cross Giving Day March 27  Last week, the American Red Cross in Iowa kicked off its annual Red Cross Month celebration in March to honor local community heroes who help ensure their neighbors never face crises alone.  Red...

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Items with Meaning, Moments with Memories

No matter where you sit as you read this, you probably sit in a space with items you have collected over the years that carry meaning. Perhaps you sit in your office with awards all around detailing your career and life’s work. Perhaps you sit in your living room on a...

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Celebrate St. Pat’s with traditional Irish Dishes

(Family Features) If St. Patrick’s Day inspires feelings of hearth and home rather than leprechauns and green beer, you can celebrate tradition with warm, filling meals that harken back to Irish heritage. Soups and stews are certain to conjure up some nostalgia while...

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Parade of Bands

The high school band played “Mulan” with clips of the movie playing on a screen overhead. The fifth-grade band played “Smoke on the Water, “On Wisconsin” and “Let’s Go Band” at the Parade of Bands Monday, Feb. 26. A saxophone quartet played “Bigger than the Sky.” From...

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Bright Start announces ribbon-cutting ceremony, open house

Western Christian’s players and staff wrap their arms around one another with their state-qualifying banner, held by Uchan Harberts, front and center. Western defeated Estherville-Lincoln Central 62-55 in a substate final. Read the full story on page 12. (Photo/Sean...

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Taking on challenges and new opportunities through CAPS

ENGAGING THE PUBLICBoyden-Hull student-associates of CAPS are shown presenting to members of the public during their innovation showcase at Northwestern College in Orange City. (Photo/Submitted) TAKING ON THE CHALLENGES OF CAPS INNOVATIONPictured are Boyden-Hull CAPS...

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Putting the spotlight on mental health

PROFESSIONALS ON MENTAL HEALTH Pictured (left to right) are Ashley Tuvera and Tayla Sickleka of All Things New Therapy and Kendra Van Buskirk of the Seasons Center speaking at the movie presentation of “What I Wish My Parents Knew” at Boyden-Hull High School Thursday,...

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American Reformed Caring Quilt group

Eileen Boon sews the quilt top, backing and batting together and then sews the edges after it’s turned right side out. Arlene Smit holds a finished quilt. Margaret Van Otterloo turns the quilt right side out and sews the hole shut by hand. Betty Pollema and Nella...

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Craig’s County Comments

Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for February 20, 2024A whirlwind interrupted occasionally by moments of calm. That would be how I would best describe the last...

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Blood drive in Hull collects 42 units

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. Over the course of February, blood drives were hosted to support Sioux Center Health and 160-plus...

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How you know if you are pleasing God (John 8:21-30)

Kids talk about god Corey Kinsolving | Columnist “I’m cleaning up my room,” says Joseph, 5. “People need room to walk so they don’t trip. I’m not hurting anyone and that makes God happy!”Whether you’re 5 years old or 50, cleaning your room is always a challenge. It...

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Orange City man sentenced for domestic abuse assault

Thomas Kunstle, as county attorney for Sioux County, announced that Joseph Richard Roth, 42, of Orange City was sentenced Feb. 16 in Sioux County District Associate Court for the crime of domestic abuse assault-first offense, causing bodily injury, a serious...

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