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High-Tech Santa

Some time after Thanksgiving and in the early part of December, thoughts turn to tracking Santa and wondering what his last-minute preparations are before Dec. 25. There are websites and apps dedicated to tracking the jolly man as he travels across the world...

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Get ready to complete the FAFSA

The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is set to open at the end of the month at StudentAid.gov. Changes and improvements are coming to the form, and the redesigned and streamlined form will be available by Dec. 31, 2023.If you’re unfamiliar with...

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Hull Christian School presents Christmas music concert

The Hull Christian School orchestras were led by Amie Smit for the Christmas music concert Dec. 4. The fourth- through fifth-grade orchestra began the Christmas music concert at Hull Christian School Monday, Dec. 4. During the band portion of the Hull Christian School...

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Opportunity for career JumpSTART

LEARNING FROM JUMPSTART PATHWAY SKILLSPictured are the three Western Christian students who chose to participate in the new program JumpSTART Pathway which aims to focus on the trade skills. Pictured (Left to Right): Brayden Hettinga, Zach Dorhout and Taalen VanEss....

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Presidential candidates make local Iowa a priority

Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer Five Presidential candidates of the 2024 election cycle — Pastor Ryan Binkley, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, and Ambassador Nikki Haley — will stop in Sioux Center for a discussion...

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Scams on the rise in Sioux County

Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Over the last week, the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office has reported several scam attempts made with residents and even its own officers. In three separate press releases, the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office has responded to these scam...

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Luxembourg Heritage Society of Northwest Iowa to meet

The Luxembourg Heritage Society of Northwest Iowa will celebrate Christmas at its meeting Saturday, Dec. 9 in the meeting room of the Remsen Public Library in Remsen at 9:30 a.m. After the group’s business meeting, a program will feature Christmas treats and memories...

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Who is the wisest person you know?

Kids Talk About God Corey Kinsolving | Columnist “To be wise means to be very smart, and you know everything,” says Rachel, age 6. “And when someone wise says something, and it comes true, that means they are really wise and really smart. The wisest person I know is...

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Calvary Protestant Reformed Church

Rafters are set in place. (Photo/ Sioux County Index-Reporter archives) Construction of Calvary began in June 2011. (Photo/ Sioux County Index-Reporter archives) Rafters are in place over the sanctuary. (Photo/ Sioux County Index-Reporter archives) Calvary Protestant...

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Wolfpack dance team earn Division 1 finishes at state

Addison Rozeboom and Haley De Groot competed in the state solo qualifying contest in October. Rozeboom received a Division 1 rating and was a top-10 finisher to advance to the state solo contest. De Groot received a Division 1 rating and finished 29th....

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2023 Hull WinterFest brings Christmas joy to town

HAND-MADE CRAFTS FEATUREDAlissa Van Zweden’s crafts and unique creations were only one option of the many local vendors supplying local residents with Christmas-inspired decorations and gift ideas at the 2023 Hull Winterfest Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Hull Community...

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History of Perkins takes front and center stage

PRESENTING ON PERKINSPictured is Chuck Brunsting who gave a presentation on the history of Perkins just west of Hull on Monday, Nov. 20 at the Sioux Center Library hosted by the Sioux County Genealogical Society. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Hull resident gives...

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Hull family celebrates premie’s journey

A MIRACLE STORYPictured above is Trent Hulstein in an incubator at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls after his birth at just 3 pounds May 7, 2017. After a roller coaster of emotions, good days and bad days, Trent became a preemie success story after just 28 days in the...

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ISU Extension and Outreach instills the Christmas spirit

INSTILLING THE CHRISTMAS SPIRITPictured are students at the Hull Public Library enjoying an ornament-crafting event put on by Lucy Sanchez of ISU Extension and Outreach Monday, Nov. 20. (Photos/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer On Monday, Nov. 20,...

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4-H clubs make tie blankets and care packages

Members of the Hull Clovers and Lincoln Loggers made 13 blankets and over 50 care packages for the homeless. (Photo/Submitted) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant On Thursday, Nov. 16, members of the Hull Clovers and Lincoln Loggers 4-H clubs partnered together to make...

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Combined junior high fall music program

Jan Zandstra directed the combined bands during the junior high fall music program Monday, Nov. 20. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Students from Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School and Northwest Iowa Protestant Reformed School performed a combined junior high...

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Blast from the past

The original Hull Protestant Reformed Church was located at 1204 Third St. (Photo/Sioux County Index-Reporter Archives) Hull Protestant Reformed Church Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Hull Protestant Reformed Church history goes back to the beginning of the...

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