Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The turn of the new year brings on new experiences and expectations, especially in relation to a family’s finances and financial goals. Those at American State Bank in Hull have worked since 2004 to daily come alongside those who want to...
Americans look forward to a significant income tax refund each year and may be eager to file their tax returns as quickly as possible. Before rushing to your computer or your tax preparer, consider these tips from Barb Wollan, a human sciences specialist with Iowa...
Tristan Taylor | Editor As we head into the new year, for some it can be a time of rejuvenation and learning new skills to help them in the new year. But for others, it can be a definite time of stress as the yearly tax season gets closer and closer. Stress about...
Arrow, a leading manufacturer of pavement marking equipment, recently announced a brand refresh that captures its commitment to excellence. The company, well-known for its surface prep and striping equipment, introduced its updated corporate identity — a new logo that...
Robin Opsahl | Iowa Capital Dispatch U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra announced Wednesday, Dec. 20, he will seek reelection for a third term representing Iowa’s 4th Congressional District.The Hull Republican asked for Iowans’ support in electing Republicans to serve in...
The Hi-Way Body Shop opened its doors on Election Day of 1948. (Photo/Hull Iowa Centennial) Bob Oostra and Harold Vande Vegt bought Hi-Way Body in 1991. (Sioux County Index-Reporter archives) Brad Driesen put a new roof on the building after he bought it in 2007. This...
TRUMP TAKES TO THE STAGE On Jan. 5, former President Donald Trump took to a stage in Sioux Center at the Terrace View Event Center as he held a commit-to-caucus rally. Trump spoke to a packed crowd of many of his supporters. (Photo/Submitted) IOWA SENATOR KEVIN ALONS...
Hull Kiwanis Club donates to help Maui fire relief Shane D. Johnson |Editor In the wake of the devastating August 2023 wildfires that impacted Maui, Hawaii, the Hull Kiwanis Club has taken steps to donate to three Maui Kiwanis Clubs. In total, $3,670 was donated, with...
WHAT I WISH MY PARENTS KNEW In a joint presentation, Boyden-Hull Jr/Sr High School and Western Christian High School will gather to view the film "What I WIsh My Parents Knew" which has a focal point of mental health awareness. The film will be presented at the...
One of the selections the sixth-grade girls played was “We Three Kings.” The girls are, from left, Aftyn Hoekstra, Sydney Wiersma, Ruby Sheffield, Brynlee LeLoux, Kambri De Wit and Katelyn Greydanus. (RIGHT) The eighth-grade boys played “Jingle Bells” for Aspen...
41 YEARS OF SERVICEPictured is former general manager of Hull Co-op Ed Westra during his retirement party Friday, Dec. 29. Westra dedicated 41 years of service to Hull Co-op, seeing many changes at the company under his direction. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D....
Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for January 2, 2024The new year has arrived along with the new resolutions that often come with it. I know not everyone is big on...
Sheriff Jamie Van Voorst On Thursday, Dec. 20, Sheriff Jamie Van Voorst released the following statement, announcing his campaign for “re-election”:“A little over one year ago, I was honored with appointment by the Sioux County Board of Supervisors to the office of...
This is my first column of 2024 and, for a while before writing this, I didn’t have a topic in mind. Then I decided that I would reflect on 2024 and what that means. Some may say it is hard for reflection as the year has just started. Why not focus on 2023 instead? I...
Kids talk about god Corey Kinsolving | Columnist “You don’t have to swing hard to hit a home run. If you got the timing, it’ll go,” said Yogi Berra.In life, everyone wants to hit home runs. It’s the lack of timing that causes so many strikeouts.Mark Twain once wrote,...
Lee and Eleanor Feenstra opened Blue Willow Antiques in 1982. (Photo/Submitted) Lee is standing beside the Blue Willow Antiques sign with the Jamboree grocery store in the background. (Photo/Submitted) The Feenstras had a large collection of crocks and dishes....
SEEING PROGRESS THROUGHOUT 41 YEARSPictured is Hull Co-op general manager, Ed Westra, showing the capabilities of the Hull Co-op fertilizer shed during its ribbon-cutting ceremony in 2022. After 41 years of working at Hull Co-op, Westra retired from his position to...
COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT WESTRA: A FAMILY MANPictured is Hull’s newest city council member, Scott Westra, far right, who took office Jan. 2, 2024. Westra is posed with his family: his wife Andrea, far left, his son Logan, left center, his daughter Macy, right center....
TAKING ON A NEW OPPORTUNITYPictured is Evan Wielenga, Hull Co-op’s newest general manager who took on the responsibilities of the role Jan. 1, 2024. Wielenga brings his life-long passion for agriculture to the new role as he has been working for Hull Co-op 25 years...
Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for December 19, 2023The older I get, the faster time goes. In fact, it goes so fast I just realized by the time you all read...
