Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer For Western Christian sophomore Teigen DeKam and junior Aiden VanRoekel, the opportunity to show off school sporting events put on by their school through Wolfpack Livestreaming was one they simply couldn’t pass up. Their collective...
Andrew Buckman, who recently graduated from Penn State University, has joined New Century Press as a sports writer for its Northwest Iowa publications. He will cover sports throughout the year for the West Lyon Herald, Sioux County Index-Reporter and Lyon County...
Kallie Hoekstra shows off the pumpkin she picked out at Solsma’s Punkin Patch during Hull Christian School’s visit Friday, Sept. 29. (Photo/Submitted) First and second graders from Hull Christian School visited Solsma’s Punkin Patch in Sanborn Friday, Sept. 29. The...
Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant The Hull Public Library asked patrons of all ages to bring in decorated pumpkins for its Storybook Pumpkin Patch. The pumpkins were to be a favorite book character and were displayed with the book they were from. The library had a...
The TTB Choir sang “Uptown Girl” with a solo by Levi Schaffer. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Boyden-Hull Junior High and High School choirs presented their fall vocal concert Tuesday, Oct. 17, directed by Kim Godtland.The junior high choir sang “Heigh Ho Nobody’s...
The Christian School stood on the property of Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Sitter. (Photo/Boyden Reporter-Sioux County Archives) BLAST FROM THE PAST Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant • One of the early schools in Boyden was the Christian School which stood on the property of...
Creating a Great Camp ExperienceAva Brummel plays a game with a girl during an English camp in Váchartyán, Hungary. Brummel visited Europe this summer from June 28 to July 28 and helped lead English camps to teach kids basic English skills. Brummel’s group partnered...
When a Sheriff and a Presidential Candidate MeetPictured is Sioux County Sheriff Jamie Van Voorst shaking the hand of Florida governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis. Van Voorst was in attendance Monday, Oct. 9, when Gov. DeSantis stopped by The Grain House...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce recently visited Washington, D.C., where they saw first-hand the impact Fourth District of Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra makes in the nation’s capital. Following this visit, Feenstra encourages all...
Ryan Reiser talked to the children about his fire suit. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Children attending story time at Boyden Public Library had special visitors from the fire department Tuesday, Oct. 10. Members of the department talked to the kids about fire...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Cold and flu season is fast approaching and that means proper steps should be taken to avoid these illnesses passed from person to person, family to family and student to student. For Boyden-Hull School District nurse Andreah Maassen,...
Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer Heading into cold and flu season, Health Services of Lyon County shared five tips for staying healthy.Use the inside of your elbow when you cough or sneeze. By covering your mouth and nose, this decreases the airborne transmission of...
Dr. Ross Reynolds | ContributorDoctor of Chiropractic, Rapids ChiropracticAs fall and winter approach, viral illness will eventually ramp up again, including influenza A and B, and of course, COVID-19. It’s important to know that even if you can’t or won’t get the...
Mike and Connie Grevengoed opened Sioux Fitness Center in September 1995. Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 30 were Front row from left Nancy Driesen, Connie Grevengoed and Sherry Van Schepen. Back row Shari De Wild, Eleanor Kiers, Richard Dykstra,...
DOING THE LORD’S WORKPictured is Aaron Greydanus, who was installed at First Christian Reformed Church Oct. 1. The installation means he will continue to be connected with the local community. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Pastor Aaron...
ENJOYING A BURGER FOR A GOOD CAUSEPictured are members of the public enjoying a burger feed hosted by Bright Start Preschool and Daycare in support of its fundraising efforts for expansion which nearly doubles the child capacity. The meal was served Wednesday, Sept....
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Florist Christiana Westra of C Anna’s Things will be moving her business to a new location in the coming weeks as her family prepares to move to her husband’s family farm. C Anna’s Things has been curating floral designs and arrangements...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The deadline for ordering wreaths from Wreaths Across America is fast approaching as it is set for Oct. 28. The cost per wreath is $17 this year, the first increase made since 2007 which helps in covering transportation costs. Forms will...
REPRESENTING LOCAL PROGRAMS AT THE STATE LEVELAubree Boender, a junior at Boyden-Hull High School, is a member of the Iowa 4-H State Council. The state council is made up of 40 high school juniors and seniors who meet a few times a year to discuss issues they see in...
Boyden-Hull Junior/Senior High School in 2023. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant • The first school of Lincoln Township was the James H. Wolters’ home on Section 2, four and one-half miles north of Hull. Mrs. Wolters, the mother of Mrs. John B....
