STORM DAMAGE NORTH OF BOYDEN Pictured is some of the aftermath of damage seen north of Boyden at the Otter Valley Golf Course after a Tuesday, April 16 storm. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Sioux County Emergency Management speaks on April 16 storms Shane D. Johnson |...
TAKING ON THE ROLE OF SRO Pictured is Sioux County Sheriff’s Deputy Jake Harmelink. Harmelink has been working with the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office since 2015 when he took on the role of a 911 dispatcher. From there, Harmelink moved into a full-time deputy position...
HELPING IN TIMES OF NEED Pictured is 911 Dispatch supervisor Jori Kleinwolterink shown here taking a call at the communications department within the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office. (Photo/Sioux County Sheriff) Shane D. Johnson | Editor The vital efforts of 911...
GRAND MARCH 2024 Pictured are students Juniors Trevor Verhoef and Dennie Boogerd of Boyden-Hull High School enjoying an evening of formal attire and making memories during the grand march in the Boyden-Hull gymnasium with the theme of “A Night In Vegas” on April 19....
DRIVING IN STYLE Pictured are Trinity Christian High School students Trey Boogerd (left) and Carter Westra (right) posing for photos during Trinity Christian’s Junior/Senior Banquet night Friday, April 19. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) FUN WITH A DATE Pictured are Trinity...
Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for April 16, 2024It’s been a beautiful spring so far for getting things done. Since my last report, the electrician has been here...
For over 15 years, Hull and surrounding communities have supported the local blood bank, LifeServe Blood Center, with at least one blood donation opportunity per month. Over the course of April, two blood drives were hosted to support Sioux Center Health and 160-plus...
1 – Van’t Hul, 1908 Division Wed. 8-8; Thurs 8-6; Fri. 8-? Half Price. Huge Multi-Family Garage Sale: Home and Lake Decor, Household, Toys, Misc. kids and adult clothing, two sets of 4 lockers, bedding/blankets (new), Too much to list! Lots of new items! Hot dogs,...
The Orchestra Extravaganza was Tuesday, April 16, with 61 orchestra students from Western Christian, Rock Valley Christian and Hull Christian participating. During the “Olympic Spirit” song, some of the orchestra students exercised for the Olympics and then struck a...
Ed Dykstra started the Dykstra Produce in 1923. (Photo/Service Record World War I and II Wegman-Koele Post No. 380) The Dykstra family donated the land to the Hull Industrial Development Committee who sold it to Boyden-Hull. (Photo/Hull Iowa Centennial) Boyden-Hull...
Attended Iowa FFA Leadership Conference Back Row (Left to Right): Matt Alons, Logan Westra, Carter Mulder, Tyson Van Voorst, Aiden Van Roekel, Drew Tiedeman, Front Row: Allison Wielenga, Ashlyn Hulstein, Meagan Mulder. (Photo/Submitted) Alyvia Bleeker Ashlyn Hulstein...
Iowa Degree Recipient "Getting the Iowa degree is something special to me. The work that needs to be put in with keeping records and working many hours with your SAE project is something many people don't do. This was a very fun experience as walking across the stage...
In the 4th District, The Cook Political Report rates the race as “solid Republican” and Inside Elections and Sabato’s Crystal Ball rate it as “safe Republican,” indicating incumbent Republican Randy Feenstra has the advantage as he seeks reelection. Kevin Virgil, a...
Sioux County Master Gardeners accepting donations for upcoming plant saleORANGE CITY, Iowa – Do you ever buy too many plants and later wonder what you are going to do with the extras?Let’s say you bought a six-pack of cucumbers, and you only have space for two. Or you...
THE REALITIES OF FAMILY-LIFE IN AMERICA Pictured are students from Western Christian and Trinity Christian High schools learning through a simulated exercise that taught them about life in many American families’ lived experiences. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) GETTING A...
Shane D. Johnson | Editor Libraries across the country celebrated National Library Week from Monday, April 8 until Friday, April 14. Locally, the Hull Public Library and the Boyden Public Library looked forward to the week to note how important a role the two...
"Everyone has their own story and there is a message to be taken from all of it. I hope I can inspire people to see that message in their own life. " - Trenton Bass Shane D. Johnson | Editor Following a 2017 football injury that left Hills, Minnesota, native Trenton...
TRINITY CHRISTIAN TAKES TO THE STAGEPictured is the Trinity Christian High School choir taking the stage at Christ Chapel on the campus of Northwestern College Thursday, April 11. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) MUSICAL DIRECTIONPictured are Trinity Christian choir students...
Elroy Altena started Altena Circle Steel in 1969. (Photo/Hull Iowa Centennial) Chalice Altena watches a bin going up in 1985. (Photo/Sioux County Index-Reporter archives) Aerial view of Altena Circle Steel. (Photo/Submitted) In 1975, Elroy Altena was recognized as one...
Monopoly is still one of the most popular games. I don’t know if it remains popular just for the game itself or the idea that you get to be the “banker” and have control of the money. As young kids and even as adults we took this idea of having loads of money at our...
