Andrew Buckman, who recently graduated from Penn State University, has joined New Century Press as a sports writer for its Northwest Iowa publications. He will cover sports throughout the year for the West Lyon Herald, Sioux County Index-Reporter and Lyon County...
Creating a Great Camp ExperienceAva Brummel plays a game with a girl during an English camp in Váchartyán, Hungary. Brummel visited Europe this summer from June 28 to July 28 and helped lead English camps to teach kids basic English skills. Brummel’s group partnered...
When a Sheriff and a Presidential Candidate MeetPictured is Sioux County Sheriff Jamie Van Voorst shaking the hand of Florida governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis. Van Voorst was in attendance Monday, Oct. 9, when Gov. DeSantis stopped by The Grain House...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce recently visited Washington, D.C., where they saw first-hand the impact Fourth District of Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra makes in the nation’s capital. Following this visit, Feenstra encourages all...
DOING THE LORD’S WORKPictured is Aaron Greydanus, who was installed at First Christian Reformed Church Oct. 1. The installation means he will continue to be connected with the local community. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Pastor Aaron...
ENJOYING A BURGER FOR A GOOD CAUSEPictured are members of the public enjoying a burger feed hosted by Bright Start Preschool and Daycare in support of its fundraising efforts for expansion which nearly doubles the child capacity. The meal was served Wednesday, Sept....
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Florist Christiana Westra of C Anna’s Things will be moving her business to a new location in the coming weeks as her family prepares to move to her husband’s family farm. C Anna’s Things has been curating floral designs and arrangements...
CUTTING A RIBBON FOR NEW BUSINESS OFFERINGSPictured is Jordan Van Schepen of Hull’s newest business, Honeyhomb Market, cutting the Hull Chamber of Commerce ribbon during a ceremony Thursday, Sept. 28. The event was well-attended with both Hull city staff, Chamber of...
A FLIGHT FULL OF MEMORIESPictured is Marine Capt. Chris Vande Weerd customizing his CH-53K helicopter in support of the Iowa Hawkeyes before a flyover ceremony. He had the opportunity to lead with three other Marines before the Iowa Hawkeye vs. Western Michigan game...
A CHALLENGE TO REMEMBERPrincipal Randy Ten Pas gives a glimpse of the view from on top a scissor lift. Ten Pas raised $5,100 during this year’s annual Rally Day Sale for Hull Christian School if he took on the challenge of spending 51 hours perched atop the lift from...
boyden-hull homecoming courtBack Row (Left-Right): Haley Crawford, Blake Moser, Eric Nilles, Nathan Van Otterloo Savanna Nilles; Middle Row (Left-Right): Taiten Den Besten, Aubrey Marra, Trey Van Roekel; Front Row (Left-Right): Jaiden Cannegieter & Monika Van...
ENJOYING A TIME WITH FAMILYResidents of Aspen Heights Senior Living and their families had the opportunity Tuesday, Sept. 12 to enjoy a family picnic put on by the staff at Aspen Heights in celebration of National Assisted Living Week. (Photos/Shane D. Johnson) Aspen...
Russ Goold elected as Kiwanis Club lieutenant governor of Division 4 HELPING THE HULL COMMUNITY THRIVEPictured is Russ Goold (right) of the Hull Kiwanis Club giving a check to former Hull recreation director Joe Snyder (left) in June 2021. This photo represents...
SEEING THE PROGRESS MADEPictured are some of the top donors of the Bright Start Expansion project learning about the unique design and features of the newly-built facility which will nearly double the capacity of Bright Start Daycare and Preschool. The new site is...
A NEW PASTOR AT AMERICAN REFORMED CHURCHPictured is Hull’s American Reformed Church’s newest pastor, Mark Cercone. Cercone gave his first sermon from the pulpit in his new position Sunday, Sept. 10. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Mark Cercone is new pastor at American...
TOURS OF THE HULL CO-OP SERVICE CENTERThose who attended the open house event of the new Hull Co-op Service Center Thursday, Sept. 7, had the opportunity to be given tours of the new site, demonstrating how customers will be served by the qualified staff there....
GROUNDBREAKING FOR NEW OPPORTUNITYHull Mayor Arlan Moss, Hull Economic Development Director Doug Anderson, Hull Industrial Development Corporation President Cory De Wit, Congressman Randy Feenstra and Fareway CEO Reynolds W. Cramer gave remarks to members of the...
AN IDENTITY FOUND IN MINISTRYPastor Owen Hoegh of St. Paul Lutheran Church north of Hull spoke to the Hull Kiwanis Club Thursday, Aug. 24. He spoke on the various roles he has had as a baseball player, a husband and pastor. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson...
BREAKING GROUND FOR NEW OPPORTUNITYPictured are youth of 4-H, Sioux County Board of Supervisors and members of the Sioux County Fair Board celebrating the breaking of ground on the Sioux County Ag Expo Center. The site will be home to the Sioux County Youth Fair as...
Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer The Bright Start Daycare and Preschool expansion project is on pace to be completed by the end of October. In a generous contribution to the overall goals of Bright Start Daycare and Preschool, Iowa State Bank will be matching funds up...
