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...
Kid-tested ideas for children’s gifts KID-TESTED GIFT IDEAS Abby, Izzy, Cohen holding Hattie, Taylor holding Carli, Simon and Eli, pictured left to right, use their imagination each day at Laurie’s Daycare learning to make new friends and share toys. With a wide age...
national cupcake day Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer For those with a sweet tooth, few things can compare to a moist cupcake with a rich frosting. Tuesday, Dec. 15 is national cupcake day and local retailer, Frosted, has a wide variety of cupcakes available at Hull Food...
Shane Solberg and Tyson Kooima reflect on breaking passing and receiving records at Northwestern College in Orange City, give insight to upcoming playoffs Tyson Kooima, a Hull native, lofts a pass during a GPAC football game this season for Northwestern College. The...
NORTHWEST IOWA BANDMASTERS HONOR BAND SELECTIONS These three Trinity Christian High School students were selected to the Northwest Iowa Bandmasters Association Honor Band. Pictured left to right are Sierra Meyer, Dana De Boer and Evan De Jong. (Photo/Submitted)...
PREPARING FOR MOVING DAY A sign in the window at Lewis Family Drug on Main Street in Hull advertises a moving sale. The business plans to relocate in February. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer To better accommodate customers, Lewis Family Drug will...
Nathan Broek | Sports Editor IOWA CITY-Since her grade school days at Boyden-Hull Community Schools, Boyden native Autumn Van Der Brink has always loved playing the saxophone, but did not get her main passion for playing the tenor saxophone until performing with the...
KEEPING HORSES HEALTHY AND HAPPY A horseshoe is important in the overall health and comfort of the animal, but especially during the winter. Farrier Zach Nelson of Hull provides the service in the surrounding area. (Photo/Submitted) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Taking...
