The town council in 1973 consisted of (front row l to r) John L. De Groot and John Gorzeman; Back row D. James Hymans, Norman Vander Ark and Dale Schmith. (Photo/Hull Iowa Centennial) Town Council in 1990 – (l to r) Rog Vis, Dick Dykstra, Lawrence Vander Esch, Mayor...
Boyden Blast Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant A youth swings away from the bank and out into the Boyden Pit before letting go and dropping into the water while others enjoy the floating raft near the north bank of the pit in August 1994. The Boyden Recreation Area,...
Scrapbook of visits featured at Hull Historical Society during Summerfest VISITING ALL THE FREEDOM ROCKS Pictured is Hull couple Jim and Vell Keizer posing for a photo in front of the Anthon Freedom Rock. The Keizers visited all the Freedom Rocks in Iowa over a...
Many mosquitoes fly over green grass field Shane D. Johnson | Editor The cities of Boyden and Hull have been spraying for mosquitoes the last week, precipitated in large part due to flooding events that recently swept Sioux County. Sarah Van Wyk RN, BSN and MSN of...
2024 Hull Historical Society tombstone tour slated for September 7 Shane D. Johnson | Editor This year’s Hull Historical Society Tombstone Tour will be Sept. 7 and feature the work of writers Chuck Brunsting, Janna Smith, Cindy Smith, Jeanne Visser and LaVonne...
blast from the past Aerial view of the Donsons Farm in 1967 (Photo/Submitted) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant The land on the southwest corner of Highway 18 and Hickory Avenue was originally owned by Walter Van Dyk. He sold it to the Ed Moss family March 1, 1922....
COMPETING AT THE OLYMPIC TRIALS Pictured is Hull native and West Point cadet Kohen Rankin competing at the Olympic Trials held from June 15-23 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Rankin received an official time of 1:02.28 in the 100-meter breast stroke event. (Photo/Submitted)...
Shane D. Johnson | Editor An early-morning phone call led to Boyden-Hull High School becoming a safe-haven for Rock Valley residents in a time of need during record flooding Saturday, June 22. Principal Dan Pottebaum spoke on how the school helped out Whispering...
HONORED FOR 25 YEARS Pictured is Marlys Nettinga who received a bouquet of flowers and a jewelry piece in honor of her 25-year celebration as office manager of Berghorst and Son in Hull. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D. Johnson | Editor "We truly all appreciate her and...
McLaughlin will display a selection of his Iowa stoneware. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Jeremy McLaughlin of Fort Dodge will be doing a stoneware presentation Saturday, July 20, at 3 p.m. at the Hull Public Library. He will be featuring stoneware made in...
The two most vivid remembrances of flooding I have in my lifetime are from 2014 and from this year 2024. In 2014 I had family members who were forced to stay overnight elsewhere as the floodwaters rose. Thankfully they were eventually able to return home.In 2024, I...
ORANGE CITY – Have you ever looked at your garden or yard and said “Hmm?” That could be turned into an “Aha” moment.Iowa participates in the nationwide Master Gardener program that began over 50 years ago. In exchange for a discounted, college-level horticulture...
Updates occurring to legal, physical, digital, and branding operations DES MOINES – After 38 years as the Iowa Utilities Board, the state agency is welcoming a name change and is now the Iowa Utilities Commission. In conjunction with the agency name change, board...
Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant This photograph of Boyden’s Main Street in 1922 shows on the left side: a restaurant, Farmers Savings Bank, drug store, Dr. Bolstad, Boyden Bank (Mc Crum), Peoples Store, millinery shop, town hall and barber shop. On the right side is...
Testing Date: August 13, 2024 starting at 8:00amApplications Available: June 24, 2024To Apply:Download an application packet at siouxcountyia.gov or siouxcountysheriff.com or request an application packet via phone or email by contacting the Civil Service Commission...
Robin Opsahl | Iowa Capital Dispatch Dozens of the laws passed during the 2024 legislative session took effect Monday, July 1, including measures cutting state boards and commissions, limiting the potency of consumable hemp products and setting new education policies...
Fred Van Schepen had Van’s Implement and Service on the east side of the building he put up on Second Street. (Photo/Sioux County Index-Reporter archives) The town of Hull purchased the former Van’s Implement building to use for storage of town equipment when Fred...
WASHINGTON —The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced June 25 that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Iowa to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds and tornadoes beginning June...
SORTING THROUGH GENEROUS DONATIONS Pictured is Hull native Julie Kreun (right) helping individuals who donated items at Boyden-Hull High School Saturday, June 22, after record flooding in Rock Valley. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Hull and Boyden volunteers see Rock Valley...
Shane D. Johnson | Editor "There is no time to take off. We are going to make it happen." - Fair board member LeAnn Englin While the location of the Sioux County fairgrounds has changed, many exciting and new opportunities have become available for those who peruse...
