"We want to welcome all our new residents to Hull." - Doug Anderson, Hull's Economic Development director Shane D. Johnson | Editor The City of Hull has seen an influx of former Rock Valley residents take up housing in town since the flooding in June of this summer,...
FROM A FIREHOUSE TO CHILD CARE Pictured is the former Boyden fire station that will be transformed into a child care facility under the name of First Steps Academy in the coming months. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Editor The proposed use of a former...
Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for August 27, 2024So, we moved our baby off to college last week. For those of you who have gone through that experience, you...
IUC finds Summit Carbon in compliance with June 25 order DES MOINES – The Iowa Utilities Commission has found that Summit Carbon Solutions LLC (Summit Carbon), has substantially complied with the requirements of the commission’s June 25, 2024, order regarding the...
1 – Johnson, 517 Main St., Unit #58 Wed - Fri. 5-7. Various jeans, jackets, shirts in brands Carhartt, Ariat, Harley-Davidson, M/W/C. Singer sewing machine, DeWalt tools. All OBO 2 – Tiedeman – Multi Family, 302 Railroad StWed. 1-6; Thurs. 1-7; Fri. 10-6. Infant,...
The Freedom Train passed through Hull and Boyden on the way to Sioux City in September 1975. (Photo/Sioux County Index-Reporter archives) A 6-year-old boy stands beside the 80-inch, 10-ton driver wheels that propelled a steam locomotive. (Photo/Sioux City Journal) A...
Q & A with u.s. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: What made you start doing your annual 99-county meetings?A: People often ask why I started my tradition of holding a meeting with Iowans in every county, every year. When I was first elected to the U.S. Senate, I remember...
I’m a big sports fan and part of the enjoyment is the experience of playing through video games. I enjoy the opportunity of playing with a new team or a new year full of challenging games and opportunities. I enjoy the chance to compare my skills to the skills of the...
Rep. Randy Feenstra | Iowa District 4 When I was first elected to Congress, I promised I would focus my energy on finding solutions to the challenges facing our families, farmers, businesses and rural communities. Nearly four years later, my mission hasn’t changed. I...
DES MOINES— Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced the opening of a temporary school facility for students in the Rock Valley Community School District (RVCSD).The 7,000-square-foot modular school, built by Hegg Construction, will house 150 middle school RVCSD students in...
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds spoke at a news conference in Rock Valley Aug. 29, 2024, giving an update about flood recovery efforts as the 2024-2025 school year kicks off. (Photo via livestream hosted by Gov. Kim Reynolds) Robin Opsahl | Iowa Capital Dispatch As the city of...
TIPS ON STUDENTS’ ONLINE PRESENCE Pictured is Sioux County Sheriff K-9 McGrath posing for a photo next to some examples of how parents can protect their children online. (Photo/Sioux County Sheriff) "The negative effect of social media on children’s mental health is a...
Shane D. Johnson |Editor The city of Hull will see some road improvements being made beginning Tuesday, Aug. 27. Homeowners can expect the work to be completed by contractor Knife River Midwest and various subcontractors.The City of Hull sent out letters to various...
Shane D. Johnson |Editor The Combined Appeal effort in Hull has once again seen many generous donations being given by Hull residents, a tradition that has been on-going annually since 1978 within Hull and Lincoln Township. Donations for the 2024 Combined Appeal...
The first location of the Boyden Public Library was in the upstairs of the Farmer’s Co-op Lumber Yard Office. (Photo/Boyden Reporter Centennial Edition) The Women’s Club purchased the Bolstad Building for the library in 1937. After the library moved to the community...
Blast from the Past Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant This photo was taken in May 1977 and shows the new trailer court being made near Hi-Way Body Shop. (Photo/Sioux County Index-Reporter archives)
Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th Districtcraigh@siouxcounty.orgSupervisor Report for August 20, 2024Last meeting I believe was the shortest meeting since I’ve been on the board of...
Kaleb Richard Dean DeBey, 22, of Alvord was sentenced Aug. 19 in Sioux County District Court for the crimes of homicide by vehicle-reckless driving, a Class C Felony, and two counts of operating while under the influence, both serious misdemeanors.The first case arose...
Picture of similar motorcycle (not actual) (Photo/Courtesy of Sioux County Sheriff's Department.) On Friday, August 23, at 11:43 a.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a report of theft that occurred at Vans Power Center in Hull, IA.Upon further...
Shane D. Johnson | Editor Scott Hansmann began Scott’s Transport north of Boyden in November 2023 wherein he began to transport for a variety of customer needs such as livestock, construction equipment and materials, cars and trucks.“When I was in high school, one of...
