Jeanne Visser | Staff Writer It’s time to make reservations for the annual Rolling Hills Country Club dinner and play which features lots of local talent. This year’s play is “ALIBIS”by Peter Kennedy and the meal of roast beef and pork loin will be provided by Melissa...
Working on Masterpieces (Above) Summer Beery coaches kids at the Boyden Library on Tuesday, January 14 while they make “Masterpiece” creations from papers that were actually “Mistakes” before. The kids received crumpled up and torn paper that they used to work around...
Carl Vande Weerd | Contributor Sioux County Board of Supervisors Board of Supervisors’ Meeting On Tuesday, Jan. 14 we met in Orange City for the weekly meeting of the board of supervisors. All five of the supervisors were present. Minutes and claims were approved as...
Pie Making & Cake Decorating Junior Alyssa Maassen decorates her cake during the basic pie making and cake decorating course. (Photo/Submitted) June De Wit | Staff Writer Trinity Christian High School embarked on a new adventure, J-Term, Jan. 6 and 7. The concept...
new name, same service New owner of the former Koele Insurance, Chris Kelley and his wife, Amy, recently changed the business name to The Kelly Group Co. (Photos/Submitted) Carmen Vande Stroet | Writer On Jan. 1, there was a new business in Hull. Actually it was the...
Celebrity Conductor Lyle Van Ravenswaay, Western Christian band director, is raising money for the Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra. He is competing to raise the most money and become a Guest Conductor for the orchestra. (Photo/Submitted) June De Wit | Staff Writer...
group considers selling building Members of the Hull American Legion Post recently voted to begin negotiations with Farmers Mutual Insurance for the purchase of the Legion building located on Main Street next to the insurance building. (Photo/Jeanne Visser) Jeanne...
A veteran and his dog The Boyden Community Club met Wednesday. Veteran, Sgt. James Clinton and his dog attended. Clinton spoke on behalf of Partners for Patriots which supports veterans by providing them with professionally-trained dogs that can help them through...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer A new national month is on the calendar for the first time in January 2020. National Cannabidiol (CBD) Month recognizes the rise of CBD - a cannabidiol extract derived from the hemp plant thought to have natural health benefits. However,...
Hunter Den Besten will be at the Hull Public Library Monday, Jan. 20, at 3:45 p.m. to demonstrate the sport of cup stacking. The 15-year-old Boyden-Hull freshman is the son of Mark and Angie Den Besten, Boyden. Hunter is currently ranked the sixth-best cup stacker in...
Carl Vande Weerd | Contributor Sioux County Board of Supervisors Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe I’m starting my second year already as 5th district supervisor. I would like to thank everyone that has talked to me and hope I can continue to keep you informed...
Iowa’s Democratic Party Caucus is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 3. All registered Democrats are encouraged to attend. Doors open at the nine Sioux County locations at 6:30 p.m. Individuals must be in line or signed in by 7 p.m. to participate. During the caucus,...
June De Wit | Staff Writer About a year ago, my brother, Cal Van Der Zwaag, invited me on a mission trip to Guatemala. He had been coordinating trips for Paradise Bound Ministries, the Christian mission organization sponsoring the trip. At first I was hesitant...
Jeanne Visser | Staff Writer Many people have a collection of magnets accumulating on their refrigerator doors without even giving it much thought. They can be souvenirs, advertising or quotes. But magnets from Silver Tulip Gifts are meant to be noticed again and...
Carmen Vande Stroet | Staff Writer Northwest Iowa Firearms is expanding its services. With the addition of new equipment, the Hull business is now able to offer a variety of laser engraving, cutting and etching options. And for owners, James Van Veldhuizen and John...
Good partnerships benefit all those involved. Over the years, the Iowa Department of Transportation has developed some unique solutions to improve wintertime mobility and highway safety using partnerships with dozens of farmers statewide. In the 1980s, DOT field...
The Western Christian High School music department recently released this year’s Chamber Singers concert itinerary. The group is under the direction of choral director, Darren Van’t Hul, and has a long tradition of providing choral music in northwest Iowa. Tryouts for...
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulture program coordinator Dawn Henderson will host “Houseplants and Propagation” Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the ISU Extension and Outreach office at 400 Central Ave. NW in Orange City. The home...
Those who want to learn more about the Iowa Democratic caucus are invited to a mock caucus Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. in the DeWitt Learning Commons of Northwestern College. The mock caucus is being co-hosted by the Northwestern Campus Democrats student club, the...
Beginning Jan. 1, 2020 House File 2377 of the 2018 Iowa Acts mandated the electronic transmission of all prescriptions, including all controlled substances, unless specifically exempted. All healthcare providers, excluding veterinarians, are included in the law....
