The high school band played “You Better Sleigh!” which was a fun song that included snippets of many holiday tunes with a jazz beat. (Photo/Julie Bosma) The jazz choir sang “Winter Wonderland” at their Christmas concert Monday, Dec. 16. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma...
I went to the dentist recently. Among the many questions one can have when going to a dentist, one stuck in my mind. No, it wasn’t about my mouth, teeth or dental health. The question was this: Who does a dentist turn to when they need his or her teeth fixed? Who is...
SHOWING CATTLE The Altena family has a passion for showing cattle and went to 17 shows this year. Kinsly and Keilahny compete at county, state and national levels. They also have consignment sales to sell their cattle. (Photo/Submitted) SHOWING CATTLEThe Altena family...
BEGINNING PHASE Pictured is the starting step of the expansion project at B&B Gates and Supply about three miles east of Doon. The new shop space measures about 180x120 feet. (Photo/Submitted) POURING CONCRETE Tri-State Ready Mix pours concrete for B&B Gates...
THREE GENERATIONS OF MANUFACTURING Justin and Cindy Te Slaa stand in front of Te Slaa Manufacturing in Hull. The business has been family-owned and -operated since it began as Oldenkamp Manufacturing in 1978 with owner Gerrit Oldenkamp. Then it was passed down to...
anta and Mrs. Claus had three elves help them at HoneyHomb Saturday evening of WinterFest: (left to right) Teagan Sipma, Maelyn Woelber (a granddaughter) and Kennedy Beukelman. (Photo/Julie Bosma) The Woelbers’ sleigh had belonged to Debbie’s great-grandpa, Claus...
Glenda Bonestroo places a wreath on her Uncle Henry Van Aalsburg’s grave at the Boyden Cemetery. (Photo/Submitted) Luann DeWild places a wreath on her husband, Eldon’s, grave at Hope Cemetery. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Arlan Bonestroo places a wreath at Walter Warntjes’...
Citizens State Bank/Boyden Insurance won the Festival of Trees with their “Let It Snow” entry. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Edwin and Alex pose for a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus. (Photo/Julie Bosma) There were nine entries in the Chili Bash. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie...
Grandma Jan will always hold a special place in the hearts of many. (Photo/Submitted) The rocker in remembrance of “Grandma Jan” is in the Fireside Room at the library. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant For over 16 years, Hull Public Library had a...
First and second graders put on their “Sounding Joy” concert at Hull Christian School Thursday, Dec. 12. (Photo/Julie Bosma) “The Little Drummer Boy” was accompanied by (left to right) Zack Van Schouwen, Sawyer Heynen, Shayne Bonestroo, Marissa De Wit and Isaac Van...
Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Trinity Christian performed its band and choir winter concert Monday, Dec. 9.A clarinet ensemble performed a prelude followed by administrator, James Regnerus, opening with scripture and prayer.The band played “Gratitude,”...
In honor of Lavonne Landman turning 100 Monday, Dec. 9, her family had a birthday party for her at Aspen Heights. She was given a flower arrangement and a sash that said “100 and Fabulous.” Lavonne, her family and fellow residents enjoyed birthday cake and punch in...
Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux CountyBoard of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for December 10, 2024 This was a jam-packed meeting with a full agenda that went long. Due to the constraints of space I will get...
City Administrator Randy Feenstra helped put up Christmas lights on Main Street in November 2003. The Christmas lights added to the festive atmosphere during Hull’s first annual WinterFest Saturday, Dec. 6. (Photo/Sioux County Index-Reporter archives) Christiana...
SIOUX CENTER HEALTH Sioux Center Health Community Education has offered supportive programs for many years. Various support groups meet throughout the year, and three upcoming programs to offer hope through the holidays include the following: Dec. 11 from 1-2 p.m....
Sixty-six women were at the Demco Community Center Monday, Dec. 2, to make winter arrangements. Whitleigh Vande Griend works on her arrangement. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant On Monday, Dec. 2, the Boyden Public Library had its annual Decorative Winter Arrangement...
Lilly and Ella De Groot make ornaments out of pipe cleaners and newspapers. Clye Verwolf holds up his star. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant The Hull Library Art Club met Monday, Dec. 2, to make Christmas ornaments to decorate a tree at Prairie Woods Nature Center....
Reese Wielenga tried on the fire gear. The Hull Clovers posed by the fire truck. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Thirty-five Hull Clovers met with Rick Kiers at the safety complex Tuesday, Nov. 26. Kiers gave them a tour of the ambulance and fire trucks and...
Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant The Lego Club was busy Thursday, Dec. 5, making new creations — everything from a medieval house to a dinosaur lair and a Viking ship. (Photos/Julie Bosma) Joseph Westra, Taylor Moss, Owen Van Beek, Jackson Warner and Bode Jon Van...
The kindergarten class wore hats and mittens for the song “Wiggles.” First through sixth graders presented the musical “An Almost Cancelled Christmas.” Julie Boma | Editorial Assistant Boyden-Hull Elementary students presented their Christmas program Thursday, Dec. 5....
