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Kaleigh Van Middendorp Hull resident in Celebrity Conductor's contest Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Hull resident, Kaleigh Van Middendorp, will be competing in the Celebrity Conductor Contest alongside Julie Hulstein of Sioux Center, Jack Bonnecroy of Orange City...

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CAPS programming kicks off at Boyden-Hull High School

Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Boyden-Hull High School has eight students taking part in the first-ever CAPS programming, or Center for Advanced Professional Studies, at the school. The students will receive college work-based credits and high school credit for their...

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Boyden Library hosts Mrs. Claus

MRS. CLAUS HELPS OUTRight: Mrs. Claus is seen here helping out a child in the creation of a paper gingerbread man at the Boyden Public Library Wednesday, Dec. 7. Mrs. Claus will return to the Boyden Library Dec. 20 from 3:30-4:45 p.m. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D....

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News from the Hull Museum

Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant  One of the newest acquisitions at the Hull Historical Museum is a Hoosier cabinet. A Hoosier cabinet is a free-standing kitchen cabinet that served as a workstation where the cook could complete all food preparation and not move...

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Boyden Festival of Trees brings Christmas joy to the community

Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The 2022 Boyden Festival of Trees community Christmas celebration saw an estimated 150 people attend the annual event. Jahir Basarra won the kids’ guessing jar contest. Riley Niemeyer won the adult guessing jar contest. The coloring...

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Honor Ride

Several community members came out to show Galen DeJong how important he is to them and the community of Hull. An Honor Ride Saturday, Nov. 19, also showed the community’s thanks for his 25 years of service on the Hull Fire Department. (Photo/Submitted) Julie Bosma |...

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Changes to UTV/ATV Iowa Law take effect July 1

Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer SIOUX COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE JUNE 28(Editor’s Note: The following was inadvertently omitted from publication with the front-page story “Sioux County Relay for Life Comes to Hull” and photo in the June 22 edition of the Index.)Pictured...

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A celebration of the Christmas spirit in Boyden

GIFTS, JOY AND CHRISTMAS CHEER Gavyn Hurley (left) and Gentry Hurley (right) tell Santa their Christmas wish list during Boyden’s Festival of Trees, hosted by the Boyden Community Club Monday Dec. 6.  (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The Boyden...

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Helping create a winter wonderland

ARTISTIC VISION Alex Bruxvoort, a student at Hull Christian School, enjoys creating his very own Christmas tree ornament for the Sioux County Conservation Christmas Tree Decorating Contest that will run through Jan. 8 at Prairie Wood Nature Center. (Photo/Submitted)...

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Hull Pizza Ranch celebrates 40 years

40 YEARS AND COUNTING The Hull Pizza Ranch gave the franchise its start 40 years ago. Throughout the month of December, current employees are welcoming guests with specials at the Hull restaurant. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer December marks...

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Winter’s first big blast

Area communities felt winter’s first big blast with a winter storm Friday, December 10. Snow accumulations and winds through late Friday night forced several postponements and cancellations and left community members to dig out. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson)

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Board of supervisors’ report for week of Dec. 7

Carl Vande Weerd | Contributor On Tuesday, Dec. 7, chairman Jerry Muilenburg called the weekly supervisors’ meeting to order. The board approved the minutes from the Nov. 23 board meeting along with claims presented by the Sioux County auditor’s office.  Ryan...

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Wait is over for those wanting to sign up for COVID vaccine

“It’s your turn!” Those who have been waiting to sign up for the COVID vaccine, have to wait no longer, according to officials at Community Health Partners of Sioux County. Everyone age 18 and older is now eligible for vaccination at all locations in Sioux County....

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Local auction event benefits Hope Haven

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Community members filled Te Slaa Trucking Friday, April 9 for the 20th annual Hope Haven benefit auction. Shoppers bid on a wide range of items to help raise money for Hope Haven’s international and local programs. (Photo/Submitted) Jennifer Kor...

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Fifth annual chili cook-off supports Partners for Patriots

TOUGH JOB FOR JUDGES Judges for the annual chili cook-off at Demco in Boyden on March 31 included: Zach DeYoung, Diamond Vogel; Bruce LaVigne, B & F Fastener; Rob Craig, B & F Fastener; Scott Fredrickson, Minnesota Corrugated Box Co.; Joel Heidebrink, Demco;...

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Celebrating all the library has to offer

CELEBRATING READING Boyden Public Library director, Shari Fedders read “Chicken, Pig, Cow” by Ruth Ohi to participants of story hour Tuesday, April 6, as part of the National Library Week week- long celebration at the library. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff...

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Midnight Rose Garden is theme for 2021 Boyden-Hull prom

BOYDEN-HULL 2021 PROM KING AND QUEEN (Right) Brody Woelber and Leah Rozeboom were selected as prom king and queen for 2021 at Boyden-Hull High School during prom Friday, April 9. (Photo/Submitted)  Juniors and seniors at Boyden-Hull High School celebrated prom for...

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