SHOW ANIMALS The Van Voorst kids have lived on the farm all their lives. The oldest two are in 4-H and enjoy showing their animals at the fair. Left to right, Johnny with his show steer, Asher with a chicken and Addie with her show horse. (Photo/Submitted) VAN VOORST...
COMMUNITY GROUP Kinsly Altena, middle far right, gathers with her community group to take a picture with the Capitol building in the background during the Washington Leadership Conference June 25-28. (Photo/Submitted) SEEING THE SITES Kinsly Altena pauses for a...
PRIZED POSSESSIONSRick Rozeboom of Hull stands beside three of his Case tractors. Rozeboom bought his first Case tractor around 1992 and now owns 23 of them. (Photo/Amy Lyon) TRACTORS ON DISPLAY During this year’s Independence Day, Rick Rozeboom of Hull put all 23 of...
Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for July 1, 2025 As much as I enjoy being from Sioux County, it’s still fun for me to visit other areas too just to experience...
Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for July 8, 2025 The rains just keep coming. There’s been plenty of years that by the time 4th of July comes around, the lawns are...
It’s not often we can compare ourselves to famous people such as athletes. They often live at a different level and in a different tax bracket than the rest of us. Still, there are moments where you can connect with a famous person or athlete, perhaps just for a...
Two locals to be honored in Hull SummerFest parade CITIZENS OF THE YEARDan and Renae Pottebaum hold their citizens of the year award during the Hull outstanding citizen and scholarship award luncheon in February. They were honored with the recognition and are humbled...
“The Snow White Musicapalooza” cast and crew are: First row: Jacquelyn Bergstrom, Santiago Maldonado, Emma De Jong, Kaylee De Jong, Brooklyn Koele, Sophia Moeller, Isaak Sanchez, Jack Moeller, Caitlyn Beyer. Second Row: Cason Baatz, Eloise De Wit, Rhiannan Van Beek,...
Employees of The Foreign Candy Company in Hull were treated to corn dogs at a staff lunch for their dedication and hard work. The company has been in business 47 years and was established in 1978. (Photo/Julie Bosma). Sunni Battin | Editor Employees of The Foreign...
CELEBRATING RETIREMENT Brian and Pauline Kroese’s family gathers to take a group picture during a grill out at Hull Co-op May 30 for Brian’s last day before retiring from the company after 36 years. (Photo/Submitted) FAMILY WORKING TOGETHER Brian Kroese, left, poses...
MEETING WITH HIS CONSTITUENTS On Tuesday, July 1, Rob Sand, Iowa State Auditor, hosted a town hall in Rock Rapids at the Forster Community Center. Sand announced his campaign for governor in May. Sand discussed his gubernatorial bid and background before taking...
THE FIRST GREMLIN Rick Kiers stands by his very first car, a 1973 AMC Gremlin. The car holds many memories for the Hull native, like marrying his wife, Eleanor, and bringing both of his kids home from the hospital. It also was the catalyst for his AMC car collection....
The Feenstras’ second remodeling in a different area of the house revealed several items from a later era. (Photo/Julie Bosma) A variety of books from the early 1900s was found in the wall when the Feenstras were remodeling. (Photo/Julie Bosma) A Hull Educational...
Terry’s brother-in-law, Art Kooi, from the American Legion presented the plaque for “Outstanding and Dedicated Service” to Julene Anderson July 1. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Terry’s family was present at the award ceremony. Pictured left to right are Eric Van Beek,...
Elizabeth, Anna and Mary Evertse enjoyed doughnuts at Aspen Heights July 3. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Aspen Heights had a great turnout at its special Doughnuts and Coffee event July 3. (Photo/Julie Bosma) It was a full house at Aspen Heights July 3 for a Doughnuts and...
See if you know the answers to this quiz! If you need help, you can look them up in the “Blast from the Past” book! Turn in your answers to the Index-Reporter office for a chance to receive a PRIZE! People who get all the answers correct will receive a prize and will...
Sunni Battin | Editor SummerFest, July 17-20, is all about embracing summertime bliss, connecting with the community and indulging summertime pleasures.“All are welcome to attend SummerFest. We do our best to have something for every age group, whether it’s the...
TUBA SECTION Alex Van Surksum, back left, takes a moment to take a picture with fellow tuba players from Luther College and a local Japanese school during the college’s band trip to Japan. (Photo/Submitted) NAGOYA CASTLE Alex Van Surksum along with 60 other Luther...
Jacob and Tessa Herrel are newlyweds and new residents of Hull. Jacob grew up in Hillsboro, Kansas, and Tessa was raised in Rock Valley. (Photo/Submitted) Couple discover ‘it’s excellent’ living in Hull Sunni Battin | Editor New job, new home and newlyweds. For the...
From the Editor Sunni Battin | Editor Whether it’s in the park, a shady spot on the hammock, on a beach while on vacation, a library, coffee shop or in the comfort of a home, summer is the ideal time to pick up a book or two … or 50 and escape into another...
