(StatePoint) The good old days — when a gallon of gas was only $1.13 and a performance by 10 leaping lords could be purchased for just more than $2,900. The year was 1984 and those Lords-a-Leaping, along with the other 11 gifts from the popular holiday carol, “The...
The opening weekend of Iowa’s second gun deer season saw another 50,000-plus hunters enjoying time in the timber in pursuit of legendary whitetails. Unfortunately, there were three hunting incidents that serve as a reminder for hunters to review safety measures before...
This picture of the township hall shows the trees and residential area around it. (Photo/”Service Record World War I and II Wegman-Koele Post No 380”) The old wood and brick water tower is shown here behind the township hall. The wood and brick water tower was built...
A VISIT FROM SANTA Youth in attendance during the Monday, Dec. 4, Boyden Christmas festivities at the Demco Community Center had the opportunity to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Boyden’s Demco...
THE INTERSECTION OF FAITH AND FAMILY Iowan Fourth District Representative Randy Feenstra hosted "Faith and Family with the Feenstras" on Saturday, Dec. 9 at B.J. Haan Auditorium at Dordt University. Feenstra met with Republican presidential candidates and their family...
DEDICATED TO HIS PATRIOTIC DUTY Pictured is Boyden native Col. Kevin Alons who retired from the 185th Air Refueling Wing in the Air National Guard Dec. 5 after a 28-year career in the armed services. (Photo/Submitted) Colonel Kevin Alons retires after 28 years Shane...
Librarians at the Hull Public Library made a huge tree out of books, and a prize will be given to whoever comes closest to guessing the number of books in the tree. The hall display in the Hull Public Library has many Christmas cookie jars, aprons and ornaments. Julie...
Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th DistrictSupervisor Report for December 5, 2023The old cattle shed is down and the 20-plus loads of clay have been hauled in and leveled to make the new...
Kids Talk About God Corey Kinsolving | Columnist “I think love is being kind, helpful and caring for others,” says Patrick, 7. “I once showed love for my mom when I agreed to go to her favorite restaurant after I tasted their food.”That’s really love. I think I’ve...
Barret Eugene Vonk, 24, of Ireton was sentenced Dec. 4 in Sioux County District Court for the crime of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse, an aggravated misdemeanor. Assistant county attorney Lori Ehlers prosecuted the case in cooperation with the Sioux County...
This picture shows the new star in 1993. (Photo/Sioux County Index Archives) Hull citizens have enjoyed the star for 30 years. (Photo/Shane Johnson) Blast From the Past Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Thirty years ago today on Dec. 13, 1993, a large star began...
Some time after Thanksgiving and in the early part of December, thoughts turn to tracking Santa and wondering what his last-minute preparations are before Dec. 25. There are websites and apps dedicated to tracking the jolly man as he travels across the world...
The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is set to open at the end of the month at StudentAid.gov. Changes and improvements are coming to the form, and the redesigned and streamlined form will be available by Dec. 31, 2023.If you’re unfamiliar with...
Potential legislative changes to the Iowa Tuition Grant program have private university leaders expressing concern. (Photo by Kathie Obradovich/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa has seen state support erode for public universities. Officials with Iowa’s private colleges...
The Hull Christian School orchestras were led by Amie Smit for the Christmas music concert Dec. 4. The fourth- through fifth-grade orchestra began the Christmas music concert at Hull Christian School Monday, Dec. 4. During the band portion of the Hull Christian School...
The Nativity scene was enacted during the song “Away in a Manger “with “O Come All Ye Faithful.” Shepherds (l to r)- Liam Palmer, Owen Vollink, William Topete, Ashton Madsen, Chase Hoekstra, Kamryn Greiner, and Micah Johnson; Mary- Nicolle Gonzalez; Joseph – Eli...
LEARNING FROM JUMPSTART PATHWAY SKILLSPictured are the three Western Christian students who chose to participate in the new program JumpSTART Pathway which aims to focus on the trade skills. Pictured (Left to Right): Brayden Hettinga, Zach Dorhout and Taalen VanEss....
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Five Presidential candidates of the 2024 election cycle — Pastor Ryan Binkley, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, and Ambassador Nikki Haley — will stop in Sioux Center for a discussion...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Over the last week, the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office has reported several scam attempts made with residents and even its own officers. In three separate press releases, the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office has responded to these scam...
The Luxembourg Heritage Society of Northwest Iowa will celebrate Christmas at its meeting Saturday, Dec. 9 in the meeting room of the Remsen Public Library in Remsen at 9:30 a.m. After the group’s business meeting, a program will feature Christmas treats and memories...
