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Western Christian students take tractors to school

Shane D. Johnson |Editor On Thursday, March 14, students at Western Christian High School got the opportunity to take their tractors to school. Pictured are students of Western Christian posing for a photo with their tractors. (Photo/Submitted)

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Learning History from reenacting America’s Civil War

ON THE BATTLEFIELD Pictured is Hull Public Library director Matt Hoehamer (left) and his wife Inisha (right) standing on the battlefield of a reenactment of the Civil War by Hoehamer’s group “Army of the Southwest”. He has been participating in Civil War reenactment...

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March 21 more than just another day

ENJOYING LIFE Pictured is Bellamy Egdorf, daughter of Lonnie and Leah Egdorf, enjoying riding her bike. Bellamy was born Sept. 25, 2020, with Down Syndrome and looks forward to March 21 every year to recognize those with Down Syndrome in the local community. March 21...

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Area Honors Performances showcase musical talent on display

HULL CHRISTIAN REPRESENTED WELL AT HONORS PERFORMANCE Hull Christian School eighth graders violinist Maeley De Kam and cellist Ainsley Haveman performed at the Jan. 25 Northwest Iowa Honor Orchestra Festival on the campus of Northwestern College. (Photo/Julie Bosma)...

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Don’t They Have Something Better to Do?

I may have written about scammers before or at least thought about it. Due to recent events however, I am choosing now to use this column to write about them. Perhaps it is in hope of airing out my frustrations against the mysterious and shady group of people that...

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Western Christian’s Winter Pops Concert

Maeva Haveman and Jessica Weilenga (l to r) are shown in the string orchestra in the Winter Pops Concert. The sopranos and altos of the cantus and concert choirs sang “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” The 727 jazz band played “Mamacita,” “Chameleon,” and “Diggin’ the...

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The allure of high school sports

Why northwest Iowa fosters a unique environment for the most unadulterated form of athletics Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter There is no purer level of athletics than high school sports. From the often small but packed environments to the passion supporters bring,...

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2A Champs once more

Western Christian boys’ basketball poses for photos following its dominating defeat of Hudson in the Class 2A state championship game. The Wolfpack captured its 11th state title in program history with the 27-point victory Friday, March 8, in Des Moines. Please see...

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Hull Parks and Rec looks forward in 2024

Shane D. Johnson |Editor Hull Parks and Recreation director, Blake Eichmann, looks forward to new opportunities afforded to residents of the Hull area as spring-time plans are in motion for his department. One of the biggest changes in 2024 is the introduction of...

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Local library happenings

Putting the emphasis on community and learning Shane D. Johnson |Editor For Boyden Library director Shari Fedders and Hull Library director Matt Hoehammer, each year brings new opportunities for area residents to learn and grow from either the books read from the...

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Lego Club at the Library

Tirzah van der Hoek made a car dealership and office out of her Legos. Inside the office she had a little person sitting at a desk with a tiny laptop in front of him. These boys built a robot (on the left) and are working together to make a giant Lego person beside...

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Soldier Collection on Display at Library

Confederate and Union soldiers. World War II soldiers. Matt Hoehamer’s collection of over 50 toy soldiers is on display in the hallway of the Hull Library. He has soldiers from throughout history. There are Confederate and Union soldiers from the Civil War, soldiers...

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New Century Press names Miller as new COO

Lisa Miller, COO of New Century Press New Century Press (NCP), parent company of Sioux County Index-Reporter, named general manager, Lisa Miller, to the position of chief operating officer during a recent board of directors meeting. She replaces retiring COO Jim...

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Craig’s County Comments

Sioux county board of supervisors’ report Craig Hoftyzer | Contributor, Sioux County Board of Supervisors, 5th District Supervisor Report for March 5, 2024Do you ever have those thoughts that first just start out in your head and then seem so crazy you kind of just...

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Can a Christian who sins go to Heaven?

Kids Talk About God Corey Kinsolving | Columnist Kids’ answers fall into three categories: the smilers, the hopeful and the performers. I call the first group the smilers because Ashley, 9, says: “Yes!! You will definitely go to heaven if you are a Christian and...

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