TAKING NEW BUSINESS ON THE ROAD Curtis Van Grouw is pictured with his son, Waylon, and wife, Emily. Van Grouw recently started a new business venture - a mobile custom meat processing operation - named from the fact the couple renovated the old milk house and parlor...
FRIENDLY COMPETITION Boyden-Hull English teacher, Julie Visscher, and students, Caitlyn Beyer, Hannah Willemssen, Josie Grond and Gabi Luevano sort through donations brought to The Food Pantry to be counted as part of a competition with the Rock Valley School....
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Whether light fluffy snow or wet and heavy, the Boyden Fire Department is reminding everyone to take the time to scoop snow from around their fire hydrants. Every second matters when the Boyden Fire Department is paged out on a call....
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many across the nation took to bird feeding as a way to pass the time and get outdoors. February is National Bird Feeding Month and a great time to get the feeders filled again to help feed the...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer To many motorists traveling on Highway 75 south into Sioux County, a wildlife refuge on the east side of the road just north of the Highway 18 west intersection previously blended into the landscape of the area, not easily identified, until...
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...
