Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Hull Christian third- through fifth-grade students, sponsored by Verhoef Custom Woodworking, designed a creative and unique Christmas tree this year during the Sioux County Conservation Foundation’s annual Christmas Tree decorating...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer For four years, Siouxland Strength has been a place for the business’s customers to begin their personalized journey into a healthier lifestyle. Nate Boer, owner of the weightlifting gym, works with each client he takes on to accomplish...
Avera offers screenings, vaccines to help keep patients well MEGAN KLAPPERICH Dominique Kooiker | Staff Writer For many people, seeing a healthcare provider is something they do only when they are sick. Most don’t think about going to see their provider to help...
HULL BROTHERS TAKE HOME WIN OVER NAVYHull brothers William and Kohen Rankin, cadets at West Point Army Academy celebrate their swim team's win over Navy. The feat had not been accomplished since 1990. (Photo/Submitted) Rankin brothers reflect on West Point swimming...
Kaleigh Van Middendorp Hull resident in Celebrity Conductor's contest Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Hull resident, Kaleigh Van Middendorp, will be competing in the Celebrity Conductor Contest alongside Julie Hulstein of Sioux Center, Jack Bonnecroy of Orange City...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Boyden-Hull High School has eight students taking part in the first-ever CAPS programming, or Center for Advanced Professional Studies, at the school. The students will receive college work-based credits and high school credit for their...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer NEW BARGAIN ALLEY FURNITURE OUTLET MANAGERLawrence Vander Esch stands among the many items available at the Bargain Alley Furniture Outlet. Vander Esch recently became the facility’s newest manager and oversees the many items and...
BZBOTS COMPETEThe Trinity Christian robotics team, BzBots, competed in the First Tech Challenge League Championships at Central Lyon High School on Saturday, January 7, and finished in the top four to advance to the Super-Qualifier event in February. Pictured left to...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Last week’s winter storm left area schools canceled, roads deemed impassable due to drifting, numerous wrecks reported by the Sioux County Sheriff’s office, and snow crews out moving snow. The winter storm left a reminder to keep...
71 Hull, Iowa January 1, 2023 Galen De Jong, 71, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, at his home. A celebration of life will be from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Rolling Hills Country Club, Hull. Galen Dean was born July 20, 1951, in Hull, son of...
Jace Mulder of the Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley boys' wrestling team. Mulder was one of three individual champions at the G-T/R-A Invitational Wrestling Tournament Saturday, Jan. 7, also helping the Nighthawks claim the team title. (Photo/Nathan Broek) boyden-hull/rock...
WHO LET THE COWS OUT?During the blizzard of 1975, the snow drifts on the Vande Waerdt farm were high enough for the cattle to walk over the fences and gates. (Photos/Submitted) The following is the account of the January 1975 blizzard as recalled by Henrietta Vande...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer BOYDEN-HULL ELEMENTARY CHRISTMAS TREEBoyden-Hull fourth-grade students, sponsored by Siouxland Machine, The Kelly Group, Demco, Agropur and Pizza Ranch, designed ornaments to adorn their unique trees at the Prairie Woods Nature Center...
blast from the past Left: Harvey Van Oort is shown pouring spindles in the foundry area at the Hull Industries plant. (Photo/Sioux County Index Archives) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Hull Industries Inc. was organized Oct. 15, 1969, for the purpose of community...
ADAPTING TO A PASSIONHull native Matt De Wild is shown here displaying his 12-point mule deer and his antelope he shot on a Wyoming hunting trip in late October of this year. De Wild, who is paralyzed from a July 2018 car accident, had the opportunity to go hunting...
DACA PROTECTIONS TOPIC OF DISCUSSIONJason Lief, regional mobilizer for the National Immigration Forum, presented on the role of DACA recipients in the local community to the Hull Chamber of Commerce Monday, Dec. 12. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson |Staff...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Iowa State Bank in Hull hosted a holiday open house from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 21-23. Those who came into the bank enjoyed some Christmas cookies and treats. Those who enjoyed the festivities also saw the bank's display its very own...
The Hull Christian School fifth-grade band played several Christmas songs for their program Monday, Dec. 19. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Second- through fifth-graders at Hull Christian presented the program “Jesus, Light of the World” Monday, Dec. 19. The...
Kim Godtland led the Boyden-Hull junior high choir Wednesday, Dec. 21 for the Christmas program. She was accompanied by Leila Moret. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant The bands and choirs of Boyden-Hull junior high and high school performed their Christmas concert...
The combined choirs were accompanied by the hand bell choir on the song “Peace, Peace” during the Western Christian High School Christmas concert Tuesday, Dec. 20. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Western Christian High School presented its Christmas concert...
