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End of an Era or Steps to Greatness?

As a lifelong sports fan, I get the pleasure of seeing teams arrive and maintain greatness for years to come. Unfortunately, I have also been a witness to the downward spiral of many franchises and the languishing they do at the bottom of the standings, nowhere near...

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Why did God send His Son to the earth as a baby?

Kids talk about god Corey Kinsolving | Columnist “I think a baby is a sign of love,” says Casey, age 9. “God sent our Savior as a baby because when babies are born, everybody thinks they are special,” says Buck, age unknown.Yes, babies are special signs of love, but...

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From Groeneweg Machine and Manufacturing to VR Repair

In January 1990, Groeneweg Machine had crossed the half-century mark under the ownership of one family. Bill Groeneweg (on the right) and his employee, Gerrit Veldman, are shown in front of the business started by Bill’s father, Walter. (Photo/ Sioux County...

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In memory of those lost in 2023

December, 2022Joyce Lyman, 96, Sibley, IA, December 1.Percy Meyer, 54, George, IA, December 23.Verla Elgersma, 86, Sanborn, IA, December 24.Irene Rhode, 81, Boyden, IA, December 29. JanuaryGalen De Jong, 71, Hull, IA, January 1.James VerMeer, 81, Boyden, IA, January...

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Year in Review: 2023

January 4Students of Boyden-Hull Elementary and Hull Christian schools provided Christmas tree decorations for the annual Christmas Tree decorating contest at Oak Grove State Park near Hawarden, sponsored by the Sioux County Conservation Board. The public can take...

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Making Furry Friends members of the family

MAKING FURRY FRIENDSPictured is trainer MaKinzey Soodsma of K-DOGS Pet Lodge working with one of the many furry-friend canines who receive training under her care. Beginning after the turn of the new year, Soodsma will be offering clicker training which she was...

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Inspiring Christmas cheer in Hull

A CONTEST FOR CHRISTMAS CHEER Pictured are the Hull Chamber of Commerce 2023 house decorating contest winners, the Stiles family. Announced Monday, Dec. 18, the Stiles family was awarded $50 Chamber cash and received a certificate. Front row (left to right): Audra...

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A somber laying of wreaths

LAYING WREATHS TO REMEMBER LOCAL VETERANSPictured is the Kroese family who helped lay wreaths at Hope Cemetery during Wreaths Across America Saturday, Dec. 16. The Kroese family’s volunteerism exemplifies the goal of Wreaths Across America which is to teach the next...

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Dordt University hosts Western Christian Christmas concert

727 JAZZ BAND TAKES TO THE STAGEPictured are members of the 727 Jazz Band of Western Christian High School who took to the stage at the B.J. Haan auditorium at Dordt University Monday, Dec. 18. The Christmas concert included all musical talents on display—from concert...

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Boyden-Hull Elementary Christmas Art

Ugly sweaters were made by the TK students. Third graders made snowmen from a worm’s-eye view. The hallways at Boyden-Hull Elementary are full of Christmas artwork showing the students’ talent and creativity. Their projects range from chalk drawings of the northern...

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How can I tell what’s right from what’s wrong?

Kids Talk About God Corey Kinsolving | Columnist “You can really tell right from wrong because when you hit someone, you feel sorry for them,” says David, age 9. “Like if you kick someone in the knee, you feel bad,” adds Paul, 10. “I feel a feeling that feels like...

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Countryside Drive-Inn

Work was started on the drive-in in November 1979. Countryside Drive-Inn opened in March 1980. The kitchen was remodeled in 1989. A drive-up window was added in 1989 for the convenience of customers. Jeffrey and Cindy Freeman bought the business in February 2006 and...

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Beyond the competitive spirit

HONORED FOR DECADES OF SERVICEPeggy Koele was honored Dec. 7 in Grimes for her role in leading the Iowa Special Olympics team “The Siouxlanders.” Koele has helped coach since 1982 and has also been the director of the northwest district of Iowa Special Olympics over...

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Boyden remembers Gold Star mothers and families

New monument planned at Boyden city park Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The William Monster American Legion Post 272 in Boyden has been instrumental in creating a new monument for Boyden’s Centennial city park, set for installment in the summer of 2024. The newest...

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Local author prioritizes Christmas storytelling

FEATURED STORY IN LATEST SOUL PUBLICATIONPictured is the cover of the latest Chicken Soup for the Soul book which includes a feature story penned by a local author. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer For Carmen Vande Stroet, author of the feature story,...

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Hull Christian Christmas Art

Students worked in peer groups after chapel to make the Emmanuel Tree. Third graders made Jesse trees that they add Bible story symbols to every day until Christmas. The tree gets its name from Jesse, the father of David. “A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse;...

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Annual Oak Grove Christmas Tree Contest

The Christmas tree Hull Christian third- through fifth-grade students decorated is displayed at Oak Grove for the tree decorating contest. (Photo/Submitted) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Third- through fifth-grade students at Hull Christian School entered the...

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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 December 12, 2023The new pole shed being built on my yard is coming along nicely. The poles are set and the rafters are being...

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