The start of a new year is the perfect time to look at your finances and make a saving plan for the new year. While many people make a New Year’s resolution to save more money, it’ll take more than a self-promise to make that happen. There are some unique ways to save...
Brian Schafer became pastor at United Presbyterian Church in Boyden Nov. 1, 2024. He will be installed Jan. 12. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Pastor Brian Schafer said that becoming the pastor of United Presbyterian Church in Boyden Nov. 1 is...
Sunni Battin Sunni Battin | Editor Hello! It is with great delight and honor that I begin as the new editor. It’s a responsibility I take seriously and enthusiastically. Ever since I was a kid, local journalism has been part of my life. My grandparents owned a farming...
NEW DIRECTOR Shelby Kooima is the new director of First Steps Academy in Boyden. She began in November and looks forward to using her knowledge and experience from her past jobs and current classes as she plans to graduate with her bachelor’s degree of science in...
Sports involve observation as much as dedication. Not only do we observe the players on the court, field or stage, but we also have the opportunity to view those around them, their support group, their friends and family that may show up to every event or be there in...
BECOMING DEPUTY On Dec. 17, Josh Harmelink was sworn in as deputy sheriff to the Sioux County Sheriff Department. He recently graduated from the 16-week basic academy of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy where he was honored by being voted class captain of the...
Sioux County Conservation Board sponsors events for all ages Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Start the year off with fun activities to escape the winter blues. Throughout the year, the Sioux County Conservation Board offers environmental education opportunities for people of...
CELEBRATING 90 YEARS Shari Fedders, left, and Annie Starkenburg stand by the table of goodies at the Boyden Library’s 90th anniversary open house Dec. 20. They also handed out a special Christmas ornament in honor of the celebration. (Photo/Amy Lyon) Pictured is...
LAST-MINUTE ADJUSTMENTS The Trinity Robotics team prepares before a busy day of competing at Hinton Elementary School Dec. 21. The team has worked to continue improving its robot bzBots, and they not only took home first place at the competition but also maintain...
The old Boyden depot was built in 1872, according to dates James Doorenbos found inscribed on the lumber. (Photo/Diamond Jubilee) The Boyden Depot was taken down in November 1983. (Photo/Boyden Reporter) James Doorenbos used the lumber from the depot to build an...
Sioux County Board of Supervisors’ Report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux CountyBoard of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for December 17, 2024Holidays can be an interesting time here at the Hoftyzer household. While we certainly have dozens of...
Sioux County Index-Reporter Year-in-Review January 3For general manager of Farmers Co-op (now Hull Co-op), Ed Westra, a distinguished 41-year career ended with retirement as of the first of the new year. Westra stated he is most proud of the culture created amongst...
December 2023 Harrietta Niemeyer, 76, Sioux Center, IA, December 27. January Gladys De Weerd, 91, Sioux Center, IA, January 9.Perry Raman, 68, Hull, IA, January 13.Louisa De Boer, 85, Leota, MN, January 16.Arlan Egdorf, 79, Orange City, IA, January 19.Linda Egdorf,...
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY Pictured are the recently-installed solar panels on the roof of the Agronomy Center at Hull Co-op. The nearly $1 million project was partly funded by a Rural Energy for American Program grant of $485,502, and the system is anticipated to pay for...
Mark, who is retiring from American State Bank after 20 years, and wife, Julie Kreun will be moving to Durham, North Carolina, in the spring of 2025. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant American State Bank hosted an open house for Mark Kreun...
Iowa State Bank hosted its holiday open house Thursday and Friday, Dec. 19 and 20. Staff served cider, coffee and lots of goodies. Front row (left to right): Chloe Krommendyk, Crystal Meyer, Alyssa Harms; Back row: Dustin Douma, Joel Heitritter and Nathan Bakker....
Kindergarten, first- and second-grade students sang Christmas songs to Aspen Heights residents. They accompanied some of their songs with bells. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Aspen Heights had special visitors from Hull Christian School Thursday, Dec. 19....
The display at the Hull Library has vintage decorations and toys. (Photos/Julie Bosma) The vintage display has a felt Christmas tree skirt and several nativity sets. There are vintage tree toppers, lights and an assortment of Christmas decorations. Julie Bosma |...
The women’s chorus sang “Cantate Domino,” “Sing We Now of Christmas” and “Jingle Allll the Ways” at Western Christian’s Christmas Concert Monday, Dec. 16. The string orchestra played several Christmas favorites at the Christmas concert Monday, Dec. 16. Julie Bosma |...
The high school band played “You Better Sleigh!” which was a fun song that included snippets of many holiday tunes with a jazz beat. (Photo/Julie Bosma) The jazz choir sang “Winter Wonderland” at their Christmas concert Monday, Dec. 16. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma...
