FIRST PHASE Healthcare workers were among the first group of the population to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Phase 1B will be underway soon for those in certain priority groups, including individuals age 65 and older. (Photo/Submitted) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer...
high school basketball MORE FANS IN THE STANDS The Western Christian student section celebrates after a made 3-pointer by the Wolfpack Monday, Jan. 18. There have been more fans in the stands the past couple weeks for Western Christian after Gov. Kim Reynolds’ most...
OUTSTANDING CITIZENS OF THE YAR Julie and Dan Bosma were chosen as the 2020 Hull Outstanding Citizens after being nominated for the award. (Photo/Submitted) Awards luncheon will be Monday, Feb. 8 Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor For the past few weeks, residents in...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer A remodeling project is underway at the Hull Historical Society’s museum to make room for a workshop and storage space for priceless artifacts pertaining to Hull history. Work will not interfere with visiting hours, and staff are...
national mentoring month MAKING AN IMPACT THROUGH MENTORING Sioux County Sheriff’s Department deputy Waylon Pollema visits with students at Hospers Elementary to build relationships with them as a mentor and someone they can trust. For 11 years Pollema has served as...
Siouxland Habitat for Humanity accepting applications Siouxland Habitat for Humanity is taking applications for a new home to be built at 2013 Maple St. All applications are due by Wednesday, Feb. 17. (Photo/Submitted) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Habitat for Humanity...
NEW SPACE FOR CUSTOMERS AND STAFF An addition being added to the front of the office at D & K Doors will serve a number of purposes for customers and staff. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Since Friday, Jan. 1, construction equipment has been...
Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor When Sierra Nielsen learned New Century Press, publisher of the Sioux County Index-Reporter, was looking for a high school intern to join the staff of the newspaper, she thought it would be a good opportunity to further her interest in...
Willow & Rose joins Walk By Faith Jewelry Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer For the past five years, Walk By Faith Jewelry has been providing customers jewelry at affordable costs. Owner, Sara Grevengoed, is now proud to announce her daughter, Mackelle, will be joining...
Trinity Christian freshman Makiah De Jager shows the proper hitting stance to another student Monday, Jan. 4 as part of Trinity Christian’s J-term. (Photo/Submitted) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer For the second year, high school students at Trinity Christian have been...
New gym opens in former Compass Fitness NEW WAYS TO ACHIEVE FITNESS GOALS AJ Vander Waal stands amid the equipment in his new business, The Gainz Club. He has ideas to use social media and fitness classes to help customers reach their fitness goals. (Photo/Jennifer...
David Janssen MD and LoriAnne Andersen MD were among the first to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at Sioux Center Health Monday, Dec. 28. Staff is working toward a vaccination rate of 75 to 80 percent of hospital workers. (Photo/Submitted) Jennifer Kor | Staff...
Hull Kiwanis Club members Russ Goold, Ron Boote, Jim Collins, and Todd Zuidema, are proud of the work they are able to do for the community. While COVID-19 has made it difficult to continue their work, the men continue to press on. (Photo/Submitted) Jennifer Kor |...
SPECIAL REMEMBRANCE (Above) Wanda Jansma and Betty Pollema stand at the Veterans’ Memorial after placing wreaths from Wreaths Across America Saturday, Dec. 19. Wreaths were placed in honor of those who served the country and their names were said as a way to never...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer With a mere 25 percent chance of light snow flurries forecast by The Weather Channel on Dec. 23, it seems unlikely 2020 will include a white Christmas. With unseasonably-mild temperatures this entire holiday season and amid the...
RETIREMENT AHEAD Hendrene Zoet has retired from her position at Homestead Cooperative of Hull after 25 years. Thankful for all the friends she has made along the way, Zoet was happy to be the hands and feet of Jesus through her work. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Longtime...
HIGH PLACINGS The Western Christian dance team recently performed during halftime of a varsity boys’ basketball game. The group performed their pom routine which earned a Division 1 rating at the state competition recently. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Dance team competes...
REINDEER GAMES Residents at Aspen Heights Assisted Living enjoyed a snowball fight with marshmallows with staff dressed as reindeer recently. The activity was one way the staff is helping keep spirits bright this holiday season. (Photo/Submitted) Jennifer Kor | Staff...
SOMETHING FOR ALL Darlene Woelber, left, and Bill Lange, right, of The Foreign Candy Company in Hull, showcase the many options for candy gifts and pre-packaged candy gift baskets available. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer The COVID-19 pandemic has...
FUTURE GYMHAWK Josie Bergstrom, third from left, recently signed to continue her gymnastics career collegiately at the University of Iowa. The Boyden-Hull High School senior is pictured with her current coach, Alisha Dykstra, left, and her parents Rod and Marci...
