WHO IS FASTER? Presenter Will Stuck competes in a race against second-grader, Ethan Scholten, demonstrating Bernoulli’s Principle to eager children during the summer reading event at the Boyden Library June 8. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Boyden Library’s summer reading...
Martin Gonzalez Jr. (right) helps keep the screed in line so the concrete is evenly dispersed and level as volunteers from the community help to pour the driveway. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Martin Gonzalez Jr. speaks on the home’s construction Shane D. Johnson | Staff...
SPECIAL GUESTS Vacation Bible School students in Hull pose for a photo on the Hull Fire Department’s equipment. Pictured left to right: Brenden Vande Grind, Peter Steiger, Kayzer Cook, Grayden Van Roekel, Tucker Hoestra, and Eli Van Schouwen. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson)...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The Hull Community Pool opened to eager patrons Tuesday, June 1, as the temperature reached a high of 82, according to accuweather.com’s weather forecast. The heat was expected to rise and continue through the weekend, drawing even more...
PIRATE SHIP CREATIONS Kids in grades first-third make their pirate ships unique and interesting with the help of STEM summer educator, Nichole Lowe, during the Iowa State University Extension-Sioux County program, “Escape from Davy Jones’ Locker,” June 2. (Photo/Shane...
Encouragement required Trainers Lindsey and Will Warntjes help Kierra Fluit’s pet to complete a very difficult obstacle. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The Loyal Paws 4-H group gathered Tuesday, June 1 at the Sioux County Fairgrounds for a...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Staff and students at Western Christian High School will be wishing long-time teacher Darren Van’t Hul farewell at the end of the school year. While he will be saying goodbye to teaching, he will be pursuing his dreams of real estate. For...
naia national football title game Tyson Kooima fires a pass during a Great Plains Athletic Conference football game this past fall. Kooima, who is a Hull native and Western Christian alum, helped lead the Northwestern College Red Raiders to the NAIA national title...
Members of the Hull American Legion Post 0380 Wagman Koele visited Hull Christian School Monday May 10 to teach students the importance of disposing of a flag properly. Nearly 200 flags were burned in the ceremony of unserviceable flags and Legion members took great...
First Christian Reformed Church hosted a Parsonage Porch Party Wednesday, May 12. Participants roasted hot dogs and shared lemonade with each other and members of the public passing by. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer A front porch is a place for...
Caleb Sutton and Josie Bergstrom were chosen as Boyden Community Club scholarship recipients for 2021 at the Community Club meeting Wednesday, May 12. Sutton and Bergstrom were awarded $250 each to help pay for school supplies or other needs as they get started on...
SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT GO HAND IN HAND Gary Oldenkamp has been riding and customizing motorcycles for some 40 years through his business Oldy’s Custom Composites and stresses the importance of motorcycle safety to riders and motorists. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer...
Cole Feenstra, Jaden Van Schepen, Jeremiah Kredit, Teagan De Jager, Jaylin Van Dyken, Shayla Van Beek, Ellie Dokter, Lydia Van Kley (Photos provided by Karinda deBoom.) ‘Desert Oasis’ is theme of Western Christian banquet Juniors and seniors at Western Christian High...
Water Werks opens satellite location MORE THAN JUST BOTTLED WATER Water Werks owner, Stacy Jasper and son, Trevor have added a new satellite location for their business in Boyden. Water Werks supplies reverse osmosis drinking systems, bottled water services, water...
may is national water safety month Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer As the temperatures are increasing and schools are in their final weeks, many are dreaming of warm days spent at the pool spending time with friends. May is National Water Safety Month and staff at the...
SAYING GOOD-BYE TO THE LOCKS Chamber director, Faye De Kam, pumped the crowd up before making the first cut into Mr. Hartbecke’s hair Thursday, April 29, at Hull Christian School. Students celebrated with a week of events after reaching a debt elimination challenge...
Jayde Nelson and Marissa Pottebaum wash windows for resident at Pleasant Acres, Friday, April 23, as part of Boyden-Hull Service Day. “It’s nice to have the whole day away from school with no homework,” Pottebaum said. Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Students of...
Rachel Ackerman Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer A George native will begin her career as a nurse practitioner for Sanford in Boyden and Sheldon. Practicing family medicine, Rachel Ackerman will begin seeing patients in May. Ackerman wanted to get into a nursing career...
Former administrative assistant rejoins staff Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Julie Bosma of Hull has rejoined the New Century Press staff at the Sioux County Index-Reporter as the office administrator/editorial assistant. Bosma previously worked at the...
Owner of Rae + Honey, Deanna Doezema offers customers unique home décor items that are handmade. Doezema, a self-taught calligraphy artist, is now selling her pieces through Instagram and Facebook. Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer The trees are beginning to blossom and...
