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Sightings of eagles, waterfowl on the rise in Sioux County Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer [email protected] |712-229-7537

Many eagles and waterfowl can be seen along the roadways of Sioux County, perched atop trees or finding their next fish to consume along waterways. The sight of waterfowl and a soaring eagle is a thrilling experience, for both youth and adults alike. Iowa Department of Natural Resources officer, John Sells, who works and enforces the law in all of Sioux County and the western half of O’Brien County, echoed the sentiment that many eagles and waterfowl have made their way through Sioux County in the last few weeks. “Anybody that has been out and about, especially in the western part of Sioux County, probably has noticed there is a huge migration of waterfowl going on right now,” Sells said.

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He recalled the effect of the recent snow storms Sioux County residents have experienced which have affected South Dakota and Minnesota more than Iowa of late. “In the process of migration, these waterfowl birds are coming north and when they hit these storm fronts, it will cause them to slow down their migration GEESE SEEN AT ALTON POND IN SIOUX COUNTY or maybe stage for a little Pictured are geese enjoying the beautiful weather at Alton while in an area before a Pond in Sioux County. Often the sightings of more birds in storm,” Sells said. “We’ve Sioux County, such as geese and bald eagles, can be attributed less to the rise in the population numbers but more to the migration paths. The climate in Sioux County is ideal for migratMigration on Page 6  ing fowl. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson)

EAGLE PERCHED AT HULSTEIN BROTHERS DAIRY Pictured is an eagle, perched atop a tree at Hulstein Dairy along Ironwood Avenue near Hull. (Photo/Submitted)

Taking hoax calls seriously Sioux County Sheriff discusses recent 'swatting' Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer [email protected] | 712-229-7537

On Tuesday, March 21, Iowa 9-1-1 dispatch centers were Hope Haven’s annual benefit plagued by hoax “swatting” auction will be Friday, March calls. “Swatting” is when an in31 at Te Slaa Trucking in Hull. dividual or group of individuLive auction begins at 5:30 als calls 9-1-1 to report falsely p.m. A sneak peek of available a shooting-in-progress, initiatitems is at hopehaven.org. ing a high-alert call by officers and typically responded to by a tactical SWAT team in large Legion Meeting metropolitan areas. The calls The Boyden Legion and Auxil- can be in reference to schools iary will meet Monday, April 3 and personal residences and at 7 p.m. in the Legion Buildcan have devastating impacts. ing. All members are encouraged to attend to finalize plans The false reports of swatting prompted Sioux County Sherfor Memorial Day. iff Jamie Van Voorst to address the issue on social media. “Swatting 9-1-1 calls reHull American porting shots fired at the Legion various high schools hapThe Hull American Legion will pened that prompted stumeet Tuesday, April 4 at 7:30 dents to shelter in place while p.m. in the Community Building. Members are encouraged law enforcement swept the buildings, searching for any to attend. threats; none of the affected schools on Tuesday had any confirmed shots-fired cases,” No Parking wrote Van Voorst. “Many The Hull city ordinance states agencies took to social media there is no parking on city to tell parents that there was streets between 2 and 6 a.m. from Nov. 1 through April 1. In no evidence of any threat. Boyden, there is no overnight Our dispatchers do a great job parking on city streets from handling calls; swatting and Nov. 1 through April 1. real, in the same way: they take the information given

COUNTY SHERIFF JAMIE VAN VOORST to them and quickly pass it to law enforcement. Unfortunately, there is no way for anyone to tell for sure what is real or fake, so each case needs to be taken seriously until confirmed otherwise. This obviously places an unnecessary strain on all involved: dispatch centers, law enforcement, school officials and employees, parents and students.” The swatting calls last week prompted Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Iowa Department of Public Safety commissioner, Stephan Bayens,

to speak on the severity of the swatting calls and what impact the calls had on high school students across Iowa. The pair stressed the importance of apps like Safe and Sound Iowa. From the app, students and members of the public can make an anonymous report. The website of the app also gives a broad array of information for parents, schools, and high school students in how to navigate and use the app, what steps are taken once the app is utilized and how the app makes communities safe. According to Sheriff Van Voorst, 23 Iowa school districts had confirmed swatting calls made. “At the time of this writing, there were not any reports of confirmed violence carried out in any schools in Iowa and I think it was a planned, orchestrated swatting incident across the state. I know other states have had similar coordinated swatting school threats recently very much the same as ours,”Van Voorst stated. He continued, explaining the potential consequences for those who falsely report a

BOYDEN WATER TOWER TO BE REPAINTED The current city of Boyden water tower, pictured above in October 2022, is scheduled to be repainted this summer. The city's new logo will also be displayed on the structure. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson)

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Boyden’s water tower on the north side of town has been the same color since 2005. Come May or June of this year, however, plans are in the works to begin a repaint of the existing structure. “After inspection it was determined the tower — both inside and out — needs to be updated/repainted,” said Tami Kamies, Boyden’s city administrator. “It was recommended

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hull news Julie Bosma, Office Manager [email protected] American Legion Meeting The American Legion will be meeting Tuesday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the community building. Members are encouraged to attend. Lego Club The Lego Club for third graders and up will be meeting Thursday, March 30, from 3:45-5 p.m. at the Hull Library. Participation forms are at the library. Art Club The Art Club will be meeting at 4 p.m. Monday, April 3, at the Hull Library. They meet once a month, and all ages and skill levels are welcome to attend.

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AN EXPANSION TO COMBAT “DAYCARE DESERT” Pictured is the progress on the Bright Start Daycare and Preschool’s expansion project. Bright Start still needs to raise an addiLibrary News tional $1.2 million in its overall goal of $2.9 million. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Pajama Time Stop at the library as new The April 4, (9:30 a.m. air fryer books, junior nonOR 6:30 p.m.) Spring Story fiction books, Christian ficHour for all 3- to 6-year-olds tion books, DVDs and more the goal. Shane D. Johnson |Staff Writer will be pajama story time so are put on the shelves often. The process of raising funds is still come in your pajamas! Sign [email protected] |712-229-7537 on-going as Bright Start is also tak- up at the Boyden Library if Legion Meeting The Bright Start Daycare and ing orders for a Tiefenthaler Quality your child is attending. The Boyden Legion and Preschool’s new addition progress Meats Fundraiser. Those interested Auxiliary will meet Monday, is changing the landscape view of can begin putting in orders now Loose Animals April 3, at 7 p.m. in the the facility located at 1003 Okey through March 31 for skinless brats It is unlawful for any Legion Building. All memSt. in Hull. The project has been in of various flavors, no-mess chili owner to allow an animal bers are encouraged to the works for some time as Bright dogs, or pork and beef patties. Or- to run at-large within the attend to finalize plans for Start has been raising funds durders will be delivered approximate- corporate limits of the city. Memorial Day. ing the last year following the anly April 14. To place an order, those nouncement of its receiving fund- nearly double the child capacity at interested can contact one of the ing through Future Ready Iowa’s the site, bringing an additional 46 Bright Start families or order online; rock valley news 2022 Childcare Challenge Fund openings to the facility, making the link is on its social media page. All Seth Witte, Correspondent Award. Bright Start was awarded total number of children cared for orders are fulfilled through Tiefen476-5795 $885,000 in total funds to go to- at the site to 96. thaler Quality Meats in Holstein. ward expanding the childcare facilThe expansion and renovation The daycare and preschool is ity, with $635,000 awarded by the project is looking to be fully com- planning on having more fundrais- Maundy Thursday Faith Reformed Church in Rock Valley will have a Maundy Iowa Department of Human Servic- pleted in late October or early No- ers throughout the year in the goal Thursday Worship Service April 6 at 7 p.m. es and $250,000 in matching funds vember of this coming fall. The of raising funds for the entire projawarded by the Iowa Workforce De- daycare is looking to move into the ect. Bright Start Daycare and PreTrinity CRC partment. expansion portion of the facility in school needs to raise an additional Trinity CRC in Rock Valley will have a Good Friday The need for the expansion can’t May which will allow renovations $1.2 million toward their final goal Service April 7 at 7 p.m. be understated in Bright Start Day- to begin in the original structure. of $2.9 million. care and Preschool’s efforts to com- CMBA Architects of Sioux City de“While we are thrilled to be this bat a “daycare desert” in Hull. Bright signed the plans for the new addi- far in the project, there is still a very Easter Morning Faith Reformed Church in Rock Valley will have services Start has a waitlist of 75 children in tion and renovation. significant need for more funds,” at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 9. servicing the daycare needs of chilBright Start’s latest efforts in rais- said a representative of Bright dren from 6 weeks old to first grade. ing funds for the project entailed Start Daycare and Preschool. “We Currently, the facility is at maxi- a bake sale during the Wednesday, are so thankful for those who have Easter Breakfast Youth of Faith Church in Rock Valley will host an Easter mum capacity, licensed for hous- March 15, Kiwanis Pancake Supper stepped up and supported the projbreakfast with serving from 7-8:30 a.m. and 9:30-10:45 ing 50 children. The expansion will which raised over $1,400 toward ect to make this possible for Hull.” a.m. For more information, call 476-2642.

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swatting incident. “Laws vary from state-to-state, but some potential charges for swatting could be: Making false report(s) to law enforcement, harassment and terrorism. I was inclined to write this article because I feel this is a very serious issue and could result in someone getting seriously hurt or killed: an innocent person being shot, a responding officer getting injured in an accident while responding, someone else in true need of emergency services that does not receive those in a timely manner, etc. If you are a victim of swatting, you

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will need to make the report immediately. As in the cases on Tuesday, March 21, law enforcement was able to network fairly quickly to identify the issue so they at least had a general statewide awareness.” Van Voorst also encouraged parents to take appropriate actions to prevent their children from the effect of swatting incidences. He encouraged a serious discussion to take place between a parent and a child and wrote several ways in which students can protect themselves online. A complete list can be found on the Sioux County Sheriff Office website. Here are a few that were mentioned by Sheriff Van Voorst. • Remind students that they can, and should, come to you if other players online ever threaten them or talk about “swatting.” • If your child tells you they were threatened with swatting, contact your local law enforcement to report the threat. • Ask your child to write down any information they can remember like the user’s name, when it happened, what they said, what game they were playing or what live-stream or video they were in, etc. Never, ever send photos to someone you don’t know. • If you suspect your child is being cyberbullied, remind them that they can always come to you or a trusted adult.

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Sioux County board of supervisors’ report Supervisor Report for March 21, 2023 It’s spring, according to the calendar. From what I’m seeing and feeling, I’m not completely convinced, but it will feel like it eventually, right? We met as a board March 21 with all supervisors present. The meeting began with Robert Latimer, representing Summit Carbon Solutions. They come every quarter or so to give updates to the board on their progress on the CO2 pipeline and to answer any questions we might have. According to his most recent figures, they anticipate 51.07 miles of pipeline from their company that will go through Sioux County. Of that 51.07 miles, he reported they presently have 74 percent of the easement miles signed up, which compares to their last report of 67 percent. We had some discussion on minimum setbacks from homes and other structures as well as how they would deal with landowners regarding avoiding and fixing tiles that are in existence. The line through Sioux County is considered a trunk line that will be 24 inches in size. He assured us they would be willing to bury it deep enough and fix any tiles they crossed in the installation. As I’m typing this, I just received an email notification that the Iowa State House just passed their version of the pipeline bill. That’s good news since the Senate leaders have been unwilling to take it on. Now the Senate needs to make sure they pass it out of committee so it can come to the floor which is what they should have been doing

Water tower from Page 1 to us that every 15-20 years, as routine maintenance, the water tower needs to be updated.” According to the Boyden City Council meeting minutes of March 20, the Boyden Council considered several options. During the meeting, Councilmember Austin Loges made a motion for the base of the tower to be ash white, the stripe to be the color sinker, the grass in the logo to be moss, the sun in logo to be corncob, and Boyden to be black, a motion that was seconded by Councilmember Robin Jungers and passed by a vote of 4-0. The final render and look of the tower is still being finalized by the painter. When the water tower painting project is complete, the structure’s city logo will coincide with the logo displayed to represent the city of Boyden, welcoming all who come to the town.

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all along. I’ve appreciated my State Senator Jeff Taylor and his efforts to try to get this going there, but up until now he hasn’t been able to get the traction this needs. In my opinion, it would look really bad for the Senate if they still refused to pass it out of committee for a floor vote, especially an issue of this magnitude. Mackenzie Ashland from CMBA Architects was present again to go over some more plans for the future remodels of the different county buildings to prepare for some of the departments moving. One of the things that had to be decided before some plans could be finalized, was if the board room would stay in the courthouse or move across the street. After discussion on some logistical issues with having it across the street, it was voted and approved to leave the boardroom in the courthouse where it is. Shane Walter from planning and zoning reviewed the possibility of downsizing the planning and zoning board from 11 members to seven. Sioux County is one of the few if not the last county in the state to still have 11 members on this board. He stated it is nearly impossible to get everyone together and difficult to find a time to meet. It was voted and approved to gradually take the board down to seven through retirements and attrition. There was in the past, a national opioid class action lawsuit Sioux County was part of that will pay the county approximately $11,000/year for the next 18 years. Recently, another class action has come up that we can sign onto as well against some of the biggest pharmacies in the country.

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We voted and approved to join this one as well, although the timing and amounts are unclear at this point. Discussion was had on using this money to help fund the new sheriff’s office deputies as they will focus on mental health and interacting with kids in the schools. Tom Kunstle, the county attorney was next to give his report. He had been working with O’Brien County to prosecute a sex offender on trial. One highly-unusual circumstance he recently came across during the case was during a misdemeanor traffic prosecution. He reported that an individual was stopped and received multiple traffic citation and this individual requested a jury trial. A jury trial for a misdemeanor involves calling in 12 people from the jury list. The defense and prosecution then can each strike three, and eventually agree on a sixmember panel for the trial. Not all the people showed up that were called and, with the requirement of having to start with 12, Iowa code states that for a misdemeanor trial, people who are eligible, can be pulled off the street or wherever they may be congregating. So with the court’s permission the clerk found two people who just happened to be in the courthouse at that time who were willing to serve in that capacity. He said he had never heard of this happening before. There is a house on the property the county bought for the future site of the fairgrounds. The tenant gave notice that they intend to move out, so we talked about what to do with this home. Some people have inquired about buying the house to move it off or possibly renting it. We de-

cided to talk to the fair board and get input from them. Joel Sikkema, county engineer, reviewed a previously-introduced request from the city of Rock Valley to include, in the five-year plan projects, paving some existing gravel roads to bypass to the north and south. According to traffic counts, Rock Valley on a typical work day has 3,000 vehicles coming into town and 1,000 going out, and then reversing direction at the end of the work day making Highway 18 congested. Paving the bypass routes would greatly help with that. It was approved to put only the south bypass route on the five-year plan for now, recognizing that finances, materials and labor would ultimately decide if it gets done in that time frame. Sikkema stated he would work with Rock Valley to pursue all possible sources for additional revenue to help pay for this project. County-owned ground east of Hudson, which is currently farm ground and eventually will be mined for gravel, was offered up for bids to be farmed for a three-year lease. Zomer Auction and Realty was asked to solicit the bids and a list of them was presented to the board. Twenty-one bids were submitted with a range of $225/acre up to $503.63. It was voted and approved to accept the high bid of $503.63. This brought us to 11:10 a.m. and the end of the agenda. With that, it was voted and approved to adjourn until our next meeting in two weeks. Once again, thanks for letting me serve you, and thanks for reading my update.

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Ministerial Association to present Passion play kids talk about god

What does God do? Corey Kinsolving | Columnist “God does almost everything,” says Caleb, 10. “He watches us while we’re asleep, and he watches us in the day, too. He never sleeps, and he never gets hurt. But the most important thing is he never lets us down.” Caleb, thanks for assuring us that God never falls down or lets us down. One of the items on a list of God’s activities compiled by Hannah, 9, might surprise you: “God teaches, performs miracles, creates, keeps the devil away from us, loves, gives, saves and speaks. God and angels bowl, and God rests.” Bowling? Hannah, I’ve never thought of bowling as a heavenly activity, but who can say? Are you telling me that when I was awakened by thunder this morning, it could have been a celestial bowling tournament? According to Tiffany, 10, angels may not have time for bowling: “God sends guardian angels to watch over us. God tells us what’s right and what’s wrong. He also protects us. Most of all he loves us.” “God creates us in an amazing way! He makes us from cells about the size of a typed period, and creates everything to work as we grow,” says Marci, 9. “He makes us from that tiny cell to a person 5 or 6 feet tall.” Making us from something as small as a typed period truly is amazing. The problem is that some people act like periods. They close the door to any possibility of a relationship with God. God can turn periods into exclamation marks by imparting spiritual life to people, says Brittney, 10. “God sent his only begotten son to the earth to die on the cross for us and to save us from the sins we have done. When we need to talk to God, stop, and he will let you into heaven if you believe in Jesus Christ.” Not only has God made a way for us to

live with him forever, he is “making something in heaven that the eye has never seen and the ear has never heard,” says Cory, 10. “God does a whole lot in heaven.” Undoubtedly, God’s preparations for his children are unimaginable, but his reservation system is unique because he knows exactly when his guests will arrive, says Will, 10: “God watches over us and controls everything. He protects us when he needs to protect us. He will let us die when he thinks it’s time for us to die.” Knowing God is in charge of when we die and resting in the assurance that Jesus conquered death by his resurrection frees us to live a vigorous life now. As Kyle, 10, says: “God helps us through the hard times. He gives us good times. God made everything so we can enjoy life.” “God helps people with problems,” says Kaitlyn, 8. If it wasn’t for problems, how many of us would turn to God? “God sits on his throne,” says Trent, 10. “He forgives people. He listens to people’s prayers. And he loves everyone.” According to Paige, 8, one of God’s most important duties is “hugging us.” Think about this: Maybe God wants to hug you today, or he might even want to hug someone you know. Memorize this truth: “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen” (Ephesians 3:20-21). Ask these questions: Are your arms available to God? More importantly, is your heart ready? Kids Talk About God is designed for families to study the Bible together. Research shows that parents who study the Bible with their children give their character, faith and spiritual life a powerful boost. To receive Kids Talk About God three times a week in a free, email subscription, visit www.KidsTalkAboutGod.org/email.   COPYRIGHT 2023 CAREY KINSOLVING  272046

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The Osceola County Ministerial Association will present the 37th Good Friday Passion Play April 7 at 5, 7 and 9 p.m. in the SibleyOcheyedan High School Auditorium in Sibley. The Passion play is approximately one hour in length and includes a large cast of children and adults who come together in a compelling dramatization. The play has become a favorite time of coming together as the cast and company bring to life the last week of Christ’s life on

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Betty Tiedemann, 90, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, at Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley, Iowa. Funeral service was Saturday, March 25, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, rural Hull, with interment in the church cemetery. Betty Joanne Warren was born Aug. 21, 1932, in Lake Wilson, Minnesota, the daughter of Edwin and Winifred (Madison) Warren. When she was a child, her family moved to California and then to Pipestone, Minnesota, where she attended Pipestone High School. Following graduation, she worked at Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. and took classes at the Mankato State College. On Oct. 8, 1955, she married Robert Cheshier. They lived in Texas, where she attended University of Houston, Laboratory Nursery School and worked part-time as a teacher. She later worked at the Harris County medical examiner’s office, courthouse and jail building as a medico-legal secretary and receptionist. In 1966, she

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and her children returned to Pipestone where she worked at Sturdevant’s Auto Electric in the general office and inventory control, while earning her master’s degree from Mankato State College. On June 12, 1987, she married Norman Tiedemann. They made their home in Hull where she served as part-time secretary at St. Paul Lutheran Church. She was also a member of Eastern Star and the Adopt a Grandparent Program. Her husband passed away June 11, 2018. Survivors include two children, Cathryn Bjorklund of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, and John Cheshier of San Diego, California; three stepchildren, Nancy (Kevin) Jansen of Orange City, Iowa, Beth (Russ) Zomer of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Lois (Didier) Koffi of San Diego, California; along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Henry Cheshier; a son-in-law, Keith Bjorklund; a stepson, Richard Tiedemann; two sisters, Myrna Swenson and Judith Alice Madison, and a brother, Warren (Kathaleen) Madison.

editor ' s note Where is the Commentary page this week? This edition of the Sioux County Index-Reporter was sent 2022 to press earlier than usual due to closure of New Century Press offices on Monday for employees to attend the funeral service of a long-time employee of one of the company’s South Dakota publications. Unfortunately, regular columns published on the Commentary Page were not received ahead of the earlier press deadline.

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court news Filed in Small Claims Derek A. Ikeogu, Hull, defendant, in favor of Accounts Management Inc., plaintiff, in the amount of $157.22, plus interest and court costs. Bobby D. TeSlaa and Lisa B. TeSlaa, Rock Valley, in favor of Accounts Mangement Inc., plaintiff, in the amount of $1,676 plus interest and court costs. Criminal Cases Closed Vernon J. Smit, Boyden, was convicted of possession of methamphetamine-first offense. The defendant shall serve 365 days in the Sioux County Jail with all but 48 hours suspended and with credit for any time already served. The defendant shall pay a $430 fine, surcharge and court costs. The defendant shall be placed on probation for one year. Vernon J. Smit, Boyden, was convicted of OWI-first offense. The defendant shall serve 180 days in the Sioux County Jail with all but 48 hours suspended and with credit for time already served. The defendant shall pay a $1,250 fine, surcharge and court costs. The defendant shall be placed on probation for one year. Christian L. Alokoa, Sibley, was found guilty of disorderly conductloud raucous noise. The defendant is sentenced to pay a $105 fine plus surcharges and court

costs. The defendant shall serve 30 days in the Sioux County Jail with no days suspended and credit for time already served. Luz A. Zapata, Hull, was found guilty of assault. The defendant is sentenced to pay a $105 fine plus surcharges and court costs. The defendant shall be placed on an informal probation with the court for six months. Kate L. Holtrop, Ireton, was convicted of OWIsecond offense. The defendant shall serve 365 days in the Sioux County Jail with all but 30 days suspended and with credit for any time already served. The defendant shall pay a $1,875 fine, surcharge and court costs. The defendant shall be placed on probation for two years. Matthew J. Hulshof, Maurice, was convicted of the offense of OWI-second offense. The defendant shall serve 365 days in the Sioux County Jail with all but seven days suspended and with credit for any time already served. The defendant shall pay a $1,875 fine, surcharge and court costs. The defendant shall be placed on probation for two years. Humberto V. Morales Morales, Orange City, was convicted of the amended offense of OWI-second offense. The defendant shall serve 365 days in the Sioux County Jail with all but seven days suspend-

ed and with credit for any time already served. The defendant shall pay a $1,875.fine, surcharge and court costs. The defendant shall be placed on probation for two years. Fines Hector Hernandez Cantu, Rock Valley, failure to provide proof of financial liability. Andrew Oppedal, Ireton, speeding. Haley L. Puhl, Hawarden, speeding. Madison M. Schwarck, Orange City, speeding. Billy T. Phillips, Hawarden, dark window or windshield; failure to provide proof of financial liability. Dalton C. Frazee, Hawarden, speeding. Irving A. Dominguez Salais, Sioux Center, no valid driver’s license. Donovan L. Schley, Maurice, seat belt violation. Juan F. Lopez Jimenez, Hull, dark window or windshield; lights of improper color. David Klemme, Orange City, failure to provide proof of financial liability. Xorian M. Zachow, Hull, person under 21 using tobacco/vapor product. Maria C. Chilel Chavez, Sioux Center, operating non-registered vehicle; no valid driver’s license, speeding. Brandon R. Galaviz Esquivel, Rock Valley, speeding. Ronaldo E.

Zomermaand, Sioux Center, seat belt violation. Santos Mendez Niz, Maurice, no valid driver’s license; dark window or windshield. Luis Mendez Niz, Sioux Center, permitting unauthorized person to drive. Austin M. Wilbert, Ireton, operation without registration card or plate. Enrique U. Lopez Hernandez, Sioux Center, dark window or windshield. Carson J. Vanden Brink, Rock Valley, failure to obey stop sign and yield right of way. Teresita Grajeda Fausto, Hawarden, speeding; no valid driver’s license. Jose G. Sosa Munoz, Rock Valley, insufficient number of headlights. Keana L. Wynja, Sioux Center, speeding. Kevin Y. Rodriguez Molina, Rock Valley, failure to provide proof of financial liability; no valid driver’s license. Graciela Batres Munoz, Sioux Center, no valid driver’s license; failure to maintain control. Sydney M. VanderPol, Rock Valley, speeding. Jesus Topete Camacho, Hawarden, failure to prove security against liability. Todd A. Post, Rock Valley, failure to obey stop sign. Information provided by Pluim Publishing, Orange City

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Hospers man sentenced to prison James “Jim” Stephan Hanno, 68, of Hospers was sentenced March 24 in O’Brien County District Court for indecent contact with a child, an aggravated misdemeanor. Sioux County attorney Thomas Kunstle prosecuted the case on behalf of the State of Iowa in connection to charges occurring in Sioux County and coordinated with the O’Brien County attorney’s office. The criminal investigation began in January 2022 after the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office was notified by Minnesota authorities that Hanno was identified as a suspect in a sexual abuse investigation. Further investigation revealed Hanno was the suspect in a sexual abuse investigation in the Minnesota county of Cottonwood as well as O’Brien and Sioux counties in Iowa involving two minor victims. On March 20, 2023, the O’Brien District Court accepted Hanno’s no-contest plea to sexual abuse in the third degree stemming from O’Brien county, and a guilty plea to indecent contact with a child stemming from Sioux County. The court sentenced Hanno to an indeterminate 10-year prison sentence for sexual abuse in the third degree, and an indeterminate two-year prison sentence for indecent contact with a child. The court further ordered Hanno to register as a sex offender for life, and to a special lifetime parole sentence after release. (Information provided by Beverly Heronemus, office manager/paralegal, Sioux County Attorney’s Office.)

sheriff ’ s news Accident On Monday, March 20, at 1:52 a.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s office investigated a motor vehicle accident on Highway 60 two miles south of Hospers. Ed Versteeg, 50, of Spencer was driving a 2018 Ford F-150 south on Highway 60 when he struck a deer on the roadway. No injuries were reported. The Ford sustained an estimated $10,000 damage.

a motor vehicle accident on Garfield Avenue three miles southeast of Rock Valley. Guillermo Luna-Perez, 41, of Sioux Center was driving a 2015 Chrysler 300 north on Garfield Avenue when he lost control of the vehicle, entered the west ditch, struck a culvert and rolled. Luna-Perez was trapped and extracted from the vehicle by responders of the Rock Valley Fire Department. He was transported to Hegg Health Accident Center for treatment of his On Monday, March 23, at injuries. 6:56 a.m., the Sioux County The Chrysler received Sheriff’s Office investigated $10,000 damage.

From past issues of the Pattersonville Press and Sioux County Index-Reporter

20 YEARS AGO

Longtime Boyden city clerk, Logan Vanden Brink, will retire next week from the city clerk’s position he acquired 47 years ago when he succeeded his father. The Boyden City Council has hired Lori Wolkow of Glencoe, Minnesota, to succeed Brink as city clerk. For the first time since Dr. A.G. Dittmer retired in the early 1990s, the community of Hull and the surrounding area is going to have the services of a resident dentist. Justin Hurst, a native of Sioux Falls, agreed to terms with the city last week and is expected to open a practice in the Professional Building by the end of June.

40 YEARS AGO

The Farmers Cooperative Association of Hull will be having its 75th anniversary celebration Wednesday, April 13, in the Hull Community Building. Dr. Hiram M. Drache will be speaking on the topic “Transition in Agriculture.” Dr. Drache is a disciple of the commercially-oriented, fully-mechanized family farm. His interviews of farmers and research on agriculture for nearly 30 years has

totally convinced him that the best farm structure is still the dedicated husband and wife team. The Farmers Savings Bank of Boyden will host an open house Saturday to celebrate the completion of its expansion and remodeling project and also the 80th anniversary of the founding of the bank.

60 YEARS AGO

The Layne Western Well Drilling crew, who began drilling Hull’s new water well March 12, had reached the depth to which they were expected to drill late Tuesday night. There is still a lot of work to be done on the well, such as testing for quantity, quality and future availability of the supply, before the final installation of casing and pump can be made. However, it is expected the new well will augment the present water supply so Hull will have enough water for all uses for many years to come. On Thursday, March 21, Lee Wallin, a representative for Congressman Charles B. Hoeven, presented the Boyden-Hull High School with a new 50-star flag. This flag had flown for one day over the Capitol of the United States in Washington, D.C. Conrad

Plasier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Plasier of Hull and a sophomore in Boyden-Hull High School, had previously volunteered and written a letter to Mr. Hoeven, asking for the flag. His request was cordially granted.

80 YEARS AGO

A new drive for scrap must be made. Not only has a request been made, but a demand is now made that Hull and its territory furnish our government with 130 tons of scrap. Not the rusty wire scrap, but the heavy iron, steel, etc. scrap — old lawn mowers, old stoves, sewing machines, kitchen sinks, old garden tools, old furnaces, old radiators, old wash tubs, old clocks, batteries, fireplace equipment, chains, etc., old pumps and farm machinery are now wanted. Farmers will please bring in their scrap to their scrap dealer. A demand is now made on you that you list all you have on your yard. You are supposed to bring it in but, if not, someone will get it and take it. This may seem harsh but your boy at the front must have it or be killed for want of it. Please bring it in before April 15.

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On Thursday, March 23, members of the public were invited to the Boyden Public Library for an evening class on charcuterie boards, hosted by Candice Smit of Simply Charcuterie. The evening was attended well, with 23 people joining in on the fun. Those who attended were able to learn how to make their own charcuterie boards, choose the color palate on their board, and learn of the many varieties and decorative ways to complete a board. Those who attended even got to take home their creations after enjoying an evening of socializing, laughter and fun.

SERVING WAFFLES FOR FUNDS Pictured is John Morgan of Dad’s Belgian Waffles serving freshmade waffles to patrons of the Boyden Public Library fundraiser at the Demco Community Center Tuesday, March 21. (Photos/ Shane D. Johnson)

MAKING A CHARCUTERIE BOARD Twenty-three attendees of the Boyden Library’s charcuterie board class learned how to decorate and fashion their own charcuterie board Thursday, March 23. The evening was hosted by Candice Smit of Simply Charcuterie. (Photo/ Shane D. Johnson)

Migration from Page 1 handles injured birds that are reported to them. Sells, who worked to rescue a bald eagle in Sioux County in 2019, explained the impact of the avian flu’s rising rates of infection since 2022. “This year is a little different from other years because right now we’ve got the avian influenza going on, known as HPAI. The DNR’s stance on any injured bird right now is that the DNR is not handling or transporting any injured birds because we don’t want to contribute to any risk of spreading the disease,” Sells stated. “Our agricultural resources are

extremely important in this state and we don’t want to have any kind of negative impact on that. There are rehabilitation facilities run privately that are not affiliated with the DNR. Those people are still allowed to continue their operations. If they want to rescue eagles and rehab them, they can do so under their permits.” Kay Neuman, director of Saving Our Avian Resources (SOAR), oversees the care of the nearly 300 birds that come to the organization annually. Since 1999, SOAR has been researching the negative impact lead contaminates can have

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on the avian population, primarily on the western side of Iowa, and has been tracking the eagle and avian populations. Neuman explained the rise in waterfowl and eagle sightings in Sioux County. “Part of what you see is that we have a lot of eagles that ‘winter’ with us. We have a lot of eagles that come from northern Minnesota and Canada that come and spend the winter with us in Iowa. In Sioux County, you have some really nice areas with good water sources and, of course, the Missouri River. Eagles tend to go as far south as where there is open water so they can fish and then turn around and head back north,” said Neuman. “A lot of times in the winter, eagles will kind of ‘hang out’ with you. You in Sioux County are on the edge — if the eagles go more north, it will be frozen. You get to see a lot of eagles stack up with you before they take off north.”

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On Tuesday, March 21, members of the Boyden community were invited to the Demco Community Center for a Belgian waffle meal in order to raise funds for the Boyden Public Library. The event saw over 350 people enjoy a meal of sausages and waffles catered by John Morgan of Dad’s Belgian Waffles with the help of the Boyden Public Library board members. Farmers Co-op Society contributed to the fundraiser in the donation of cups used during the evening’s time of fun and socializing. According to Boyden Public Library Director Shari Fedders, the funds raised throughout the evening will go toward the purchase of a wi-fi-capable printer so patrons of the library can print from their phones. The funds will also be used to support the Boyden Public Library’s programming throughout the year for all ages as well as new bookrelated decorations at the library. “We are so thankful for the many volunteers that helped make this program a big success. We could not do this without them. I am very thankful for my board who is always willing to help out in whatever way they can,” reflected Fedders. “A night like Tuesday night, we see such a variety of people. So many loyal library attenders are there and many new faces too! It warms my heart to see adults who used to attend the library as kids, make their way back to Boyden to attend this supper. It is wonderful. We are so glad they take time out of their busy schedules to support us.” 340903C

been kind of that golden spot here the last couple weeks where an amazing amount of waterfowl has been staging in northwest Iowa. I have seen a substantially large amount of waterfowl in the last two weeks than I normally see at this time of year. Consequently, we are seeing more bald eagles because those eagles are going to migrate along with those waterfowl.” In addition to the rise in temporary sightings of bald eagles and waterfowl comes the risk of finding an injured bird. This year, the rise of the avian flu is affecting how the DNR

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A fire destroyed the Tensen Implement Shop and the De Lavel building on the east side of Main Street Feb. 17, 1955. This was later the site where Dr. Bolks constructed the building where he had his vet clinic and Family Clothiers. (Photo/Hull Iowa Centennial)

Dr. and Mrs. Bolks opened Family Clothiers in 1958 and sold the business to Clayton and Mae Vis in 1960. Norm and Mary Boeve The Index displayed used office furniture in the north part of bought it from Clayton and Mae Vis in 1977. (Photo/Hull Iowa the Bolks building in 1984.(Photo/The Sioux County Index ArCentennial) chives)

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From Jewelry Store, Clothing Store and Vet Clinic to The Grain House and Home on Main Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant On Feb. 17, 1955, a fire on the east side of Main Street destroyed the Tensen Implement Shop and the De Lavel Building. In 1958, Dr. and Mrs. Bolks built a large building on the site that was divided in order to have two businesses operating in it. North Side of Bolks Building • The Hull Jewelry Store, operated by Harry and Helen Hagedorn, was in the north side of the Bolks building early in 1958. He built a brick structure on the south side of First Street later in 1958 where he continued his business. This site was across the street from where Bargain Alley is today. • Dr. and Mrs. Bolks opened Family Clothiers May 3, 1958. • In November 1960, Clayton and Mae Vis moved back to Hull from Lakewood, California, and bought the clothing business from the Bolks. • Norm and Mary Boeve bought Family Clothiers from Clayton and Mae Vis in 1977 and operated it under the same name. • After Family Clothiers closed, the One and Only clothing store was opened by Sandy Bonestroo. • In April 1984, the Index Publishing Company of Hull expanded its office supply line and displayed used office furniture in the former One and Only building. • In January 1986, Dr. Bruce Ewoldt opened a chiropractic clinic after the building had some renovating. He moved his clinic to his home in 2021. • Richard Rikkers from Kroese & Kroese had his CPA office in the back of the building from 1990-1992. South Side of Bolks Building • Dr. Bolks had his veterinary clinic on the south side

of the building. • The Hull Veterinary Clinic, then owned by Drs. L. Sheldahl and J. Sietstra, traded locations with Vander Schaaf Plumbing. The vet clinic moved into the building at 213 Black Forest Road where Vander Schaaf Plumbing had been located. The vet clinic is still at this location on Highway 18. Vander Schaaf Plumbing moved into the south side of the Main Street building. • Later when Vander Schaaf Plumbing moved out of the Bolks Building, Carla Vis opened the Spotlight hair salon in 1993. • Warm Stones Massage & Spa opened in the Spotlight in December 2008. • Carla Vis moved the Spotlight to her home in 2016. • B Fierce Boutique and 712 Custom Designs were in the south side of the building from 2016-2018. • Siouxland Strength operated out of the building for six months in 2019. • Jennifer Vande Griend with West Branch Creek Stuff and Kaylee’s Photography had their businesses in the Bolks Building for about five months starting in the fall of 2019. • Siouxland Digital Marketing, owned by Kyle Roelofs, was in the building from Jan. 15, 2020 to June 1, 2021. On June 29, 2021, Faye De Kam, Mandy Hoekstra and Amy Emerick bought the former Bolks Building. A ribbon cutting was conducted Oct. 27, 2021. What was once one large building that had been divided for two businesses had become one large building again with the dividing wall removed. Amy Emerick has Home on Main on the north side of the transformed space and has many home decor and seasonal items.   Faye De Kam and

The Ewoldt Chiropractic Clinic was in the north part of the Bolks Building 35 years, and Carla Vis had The Spotlight in the south part of the building 23 years. (Photo/Submitted) Dr. Bruce Ewoldt had an open house in January 1991 to celebrate five years of business in Hull. (Photo/The Sioux County Index Archives)

The Bolks Building has had a total transformation and is now Home on Main and The Grain House. (Photo/Julie Bosma) The Bolks Building is shown in the process of becoming The Grain House and Home on Main. (Photo/Submitted)

View of Home on Main. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Mandy Hoekstra have The Grain House on the south side with beverages, desserts and meals available. It is now a warm and inviting place for people to meet, relax, shop

and enjoy a meal or a favorite beverage. What was once a jewelry store, a clothing store, a used office furniture store, a chiropractic clinic, a vet clinic, a

The Grain House.  (Photo/Julie Bosma) plumbing shop, a hair salon, a massage salon, an exercise center, a photography studio, a CPA office and a computer digital marketing site is now a home decor shop and a coffee shop/restaurant.

(Information obtained from “Hull Iowa Centennial,” “Service Record World War I and II Wegman-Koele Post No. 380,” and “The Sioux County Index Archives.”)

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public notices City of Boyden Minutes of Monthly Council Meeting March 20, 2023 Mayor Laryl Koerselman called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. Council members present were Stacie Damstra, Austin Loges, Robin Jungers, and Nathan Alexander. Bob Koerselman was absent. Other’s present was city employee Tami Kamies. Mayor/Council comments- Council reviewed the building permit for Roger Nelson. Alexander made a motion to approve. Loges support. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Koerselman opened the public hearing on the matter of the adoption of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the construction of the 2023 Street & Utility Improvements at 5:32 pm. There were no written or oral comments. Alexander introduced the resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2023 street & utility improvements and moved that it be adopted. Jungers seconded the motion to adopt. Roll call vote 4-0. Resolution passed. The council considered the bids received and opened pursuant to resolution of the council and notice duly published for construction of the 2023 street & utility improvements in accordance with the plans and specifications. Damstra moved that the resolution be adopted making award of contract for the 2023 street & utility improvements to Boer & Sons, Inc. Loges seconded the motion to adopt. Roll call vote 4-0. Resolution passed. The public hearing was closed at 5:41pm. Councilman Loges made a motion to waive the 1st and 2nd reading of Ordinance 2023-12 and to adopt the ordinance establishing the street grade on certain streets affiliated with the 2023 street project in the City of Boyden. Jungers seconded the motion to adopt. Roll call vote 4-0. A discussion was had regarding the repainting of the water tower and updating the Boyden logo. Council reviewed several options of colors and designs. Loges made a motion for the base of the tower to be ash white, the stripe to be the color sinker, the grass in the logo to be moss, the sun in logo to be corncob, and Boyden to be black. Jungers seconded the motion. 4-0. The city will update their logo to match the design chosen for the water tower. With no further business Alexander made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Loges supported. Motion carried 4-0. Meeting was adjourned at 5:56 p.m. Laryl Koerselman, Mayor Tamara Kamies City Clerk S0329-1

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING March 13, 2023 The regular meeting of the BoydenHull Community School District Board of Directors was called to order by

Board President Jake Ten Haken at 6:30 a.m. on March 13, 2023. Members present: Jake Ten Haken, Jason Moser, Mark Nilles, Gina Woelber, Absent: Laura Woelber Others present: Superintendent Steve Grond, Secondary Principal Dan Pottebaum, Elementary Principal Tom Kerr and Business Manager/Board Secretary Lori Hoven Visitors and Guests: None Director Nilles moved and Director Moser seconded to approve the agenda. Four ayes; motion carried. Director L. Woelber arrived at 6:31 a.m. Director L. Woelber moved and Director Ten Haken seconded to approve the consent agenda. Five ayes; motion carried. GENERAL FUND AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Supplies 695.72, AT&T MOBILITY Phones 104.61, BOMGAARS Supplies 223.54, BONESTROO AUTO Service 370.00, BUNKERS FEED & SUPPLY, INC Softner Salt 97.18, CITY OF BOYDEN Water/Sewer 598.01, CITY OF BOYDEN Water/Sewer Bus Barn 67.25, CITY OF HULL Water & Sewer 723 First St 1,411.15, CITY OF HULL Water & Sewer Bus Barn 51.40, COOPERATIVE GAS & OIL CO. Fuel, Supplies 334.87, D & K DOOR Door Repair 162.25, D&S Lawn Service & Landscape Snow Removal 200.00, DE JONG HARDWARE HANK 1,103.01, DEMCO, INC. Library Supplies 288.60, ECHO GROUP, INC. Lights, Supplies 786.34, FOUR WAY ROOFING & INSULATION Repairs 340.00, G & R CONTROLS HVAC Repair 974.81, G & R CONTROLS HVAC Repair 1,591.28, GOPHER SPORT PE Supplies 653.97, HEGG MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER Medical 97.50, HULL COOP ASSN Fuel, Supplies 4,394.05, HY-VEE PS Snacks 119.91, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SER Non Federal Medicaid 4,065.83, IOWA STATE BANK Supplies, Travel 1,871.17, JANITOR’S CLOSET LTD, THE Supplies 1,980.42, LOFFLER COMPANIES, INC. Staples 60.00, MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. Rental 258.95, MID AMERICAN ENERGY Electric-1013 Locust St 307.05, MID AMERICAN ENERGY 910 Division St 68.15, MID AMERICAN ENERGY Electric - 723 1st St 3,738.43, MID AMERICAN ENERGY Electric-Concession 54.80, MID AMERICAN ENERGY ElectricHesla Field 10.15, MID AMERICAN ENERGY Electric-805 Lincoln 11.07, MID AMERICAN ENERGY Electric-Boyden Bus Barn 159.57, MID AMERICAN ENERGY Elementary-818 Lincoln 1,741.07, MIDBELL MUSIC Music 23.96, MIDBELL MUSIC Music 116.91, Midwest Alarm Alarm Service 1,648.15, MIKE’S SERVICE GARAGE INC. Bus Repairs 1,408.03, NEW CENTURY PRESS, INC. Minutes 108.24, NEW CENTURY PRESS, INC. Publications 55.20, NILLES LAWN CARE Snow Removal 2,105.23, NORTHWEST IOWA COMM COLLEGE Driver Class 510.00, O.C. SANITATION, INC. Garbage 302.59, OneSource Company Screening 10.00, PLUMBING AND HEATING WHSLE. Plumbing Supplies 1,208.40, PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS Telephone/Internet

1,182.24, ROCK VALLEY COMM SCHOOL Sped Tutition 12,465.00, Sinclair Fleet Track Fuel 768.05, SPARK’S Repairs 120.00, STAPLES ADVANTAGE Supplies 132.92, STATION, THE Service 210.04, Sunshine Foods Supplies 174.35, TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICE LLC Medicaid Claiming Services 626.67, TRANSPORTATION ACCESSORIES CO. Parts 120.46, VAN SCHEPEN OIL CO. Service 1,150.52, VILLAGE NORTHWEST Services 292.80, Walstra Plumbing-Heating Repairs 359.74, WEST MUSIC COMPANY headphones 154.85. Fund Number 10 54,246.46. MANAGEMENT LEVY FUND ISB INSURANCE INC. Property Insurance 834.00. Fund Number 22 834.00. Checking 1 55,080.46. LOCAL OPTION SALES AND SERVICES TAX FUND ENGINEERING DESIGN ASSOCIATES Boiler Replacement Drafting 995.00. Fund Number 33 995.00. PHYSICAL PLANT AND EQUIP LEVY CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC Canon Copier Lease 376.66, D & K DOOR Garage Door 1,117.50, J ELECTRIC Heater 1,080.86, LOFFLER COMPANIES, INC. Printer 1,399.99, MARCO INC Lease & Color Print overage 1,288.01, PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL QTRLY POSTAGE METER LEASE 142.53, RADIO & TV CENTER CB Radio Base 1,776.00, STEW HANSEN DODGE CITY 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 38,872.00, STEW HANSEN DODGE CITY 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 38,872.00, WESTERN CHRISTIAN Turf Tank 5,000.00. Fund Number 36 89,925.55. Checking 2 90,920.55. SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND A’VIANDS LLC Food Service Mng 31,862.09, HOBART SALES AND SERVICE DW Booster 5,859.44, NOTEBOOM ELECTRIC Freezer Repairs 549.18. Fund Number 61 38,270.71. STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Supplies 232.59, AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Equipment 209.74, Arnett, David Official 147.00, BOYDEN HULL ACTIVITY Supplies 407.00, CASH Cash Boxes, Supplies 14,850.00, DE JONG HARDWARE HANK Supplies 121.02, GRAPHIC EDGE, THE Uniforms 302.83, HOEHAMER, INISHA Supplies 179.88, HULL COOP ASSN Supplies 1,009.78, IHSMA-IA HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC Entry 291.00, IOWA HS SPEECH ASSOCIATION Entry 132.00, J W PEPPER & SON INC. Music 95.99, Joseph, Elesson Official 147.00, JOSTENS Yearbook 5,900.80, MIRANDA, EMILY Supplies 29.08, NEFF COMPANY Awards 249.70, PIZZA RANCH Supplies 96.61, ROCK VALLEY COMM SCHOOL Travel 476.93, SUMIC, JASMIN Official 160.00, Sunshine Foods Supplies 79.13, Thonstad, Andrew Official 294.00, TROPHIES PLUS Awards 560.76, USD-COYOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL Entry 175.00, Valley Industrial Powder Resale 152.00, WAL-MART STORES INC. Supplies 1,054.72. Fund Number 21 27,354.56. EMPLOYEE POP MACHINE FUND BOYDEN HULL ACTIVITY Supplies 47.76, CHESTERMAN CO. Supplies 119.40. Fund Number 93 167.16. Checking 4

27,521.72 Director Moser moved and Director Nilles seconded to hire Alexandra Vander Wilt as Secondary Special Education teacher for the 23-24 school year, to hire Sam Rozeboom as Assistant Girls Soccer coach for the 22-23 school year and Abbie Eichmann as Varsity Assistant Volleyball coach for the 23-24 school year. Five ayes; motion carried. Director G. Woelber moved and Director L. Woelber seconded to accept the resignations of Kobe Lutjens as Elementary Teacher, Kerrigan Granstra as Secondary Special Education Teacher, Sarah deVries as Secondary Teacher and coach, Abbie Eichmann as Assistant Girls Basketball coach and Stacie Rodriguez as Elementary Custodian and to thank them for their time. Five ayes; motion carried. Director G. Woelber moved and Director Nilles seconded to accept the bid for the purchase of Bluebird gasoline bus in the total amount of $131,326.00. Five ayes; motion carried. Director G. Woelber moved and Director Nilles seconded to approve the Budget Guarantee Resolution for FY24. Five ayes: Motion Carried. The President declared the Resolution adopted as follows: BUDGET GUARANTEE RESOLUTION Resolved, that the Board of Directors of the Boyden-Hull Community School District will levy property tax for the fiscal year 2023-2024 school for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa. Passed this 13th day of March, 2023. /s/ Jake Ten Haken BOARD PRESIDENT /s/ Lori Hoven, Secretary BOARD SECRETARY Director L. Woelber moved and Director Nilles seconded to set the time and date for the budget hearing on April 10, 2023 at the Boyden-Hull Community School District Board Room at 6:30 p.m. Five ayes; motion carried. Director Moser moved and Director L. Woelber seconded to approve the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission Natural Gas Program Participation Agreement effective July 1, 2023, as presented. Five ayes; motion carried. Director Nilles moved and Director G. Woelber seconded to approve purchase of a John Deere Lawn Tractor with allowance for trade-in for the purchase price of $15,053. Five ayes; motion carried. Discussion was held regarding redistricting plan for board member seats. Superintendent Grond, Business Manager Hoven, Principal Kerr and Principal Pottebaum discussed their reports which had been previously submitted to the board. Director Ten Haken adjourned the meeting at 7:07 a.m. An exempt negotiations session was held after the meeting. Jake Ten Haken, Board President Lori Hoven, Secretary

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-103 An ordinance establishing the street grade on certain streets in the City of Boyden, Iowa. Section 1 - Datum Plane Section 2 - Elevations Section 3 - Intermediate Grades Section 4 - Repealing Conflicting Ordinances Section 5 - Effective Time Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Boyden, Iowa. Section I - All grades are established and reckoned in feet and decimals of feet above an imaginary plane known as the datum plane. The datum plane is one thousand four hundred thirty-six and eighty-eight hundredths feet (1436.88) below the top nut of the fire hydrant at the intersection of Colfax & Prairie Street (NAVD 1988). Section 2 - That the following elevations above the datum plane of Boyden, Iowa, be the established grade for the centerline of the street at the points designated above said datum plane. Location Point Elevation Grant Street

Prairie Street

393.33 feet south of centerline Prairie St. (Begin paving)

1420.36

321.00 feet south of centerline Prairie St.

1418.56

233.53 feet south of centerline Prairie St.

1417.48

171.00 feet south of centerline Prairie St.

1416.90

46.00 feet south of centerline Prairie St.

1417.72

11.42 feet south of centerline Prairie St. (End paving)

1418.18

20. 70 feet west of centerline Main St. (Begin paving)

1414.38

12.44 feet east of centerline Main St.

1413.69

175.00 feet east of centerline Main St. Location Prairie Street

Point

1414.51 Elevation

325.00 feet east of centerline Main St.

1417.31

371.72 feet east of centerline Main St.

1418.40

420.24 feet east of centerline Main St.

1418.80

495.24 feet east of centerline Main St.

1419.26

720.24 feet east of centerline Main St.

1420.38

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770.24 feet east of centerline Main St.

1421.24

895.24 feet east of centerline Main St.

1422.22

970.24 feet east of centerline Main St.

1423.61

1020.24 feet east of centerline Main St.

1424.87

1095.24 feet east of centerline Main St.

1425.74

1245.24 feet east of centerline Main St.

1428.95

1470.24 feet east of centerline Main St.

1434.16

1516.28 feet east of centerline Main St. (End paving)

1435.90

Section 3 - The intermediate grades between the grade points, established in Section 2 hereof, shall be straight lines except at the intersections of abutting grades, where smooth parabolic transition curves shall be used. Section 4 - All existing ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 5 - This ordinance shall be in effect on and after passage by the City Council of Boyden, Iowa, and publication in the official newspaper of said City. Passed by the City Council on the 20th day of March, 2023. ATTEST: Tami Kamies City Clerk

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -- PROPOSED BUDGET Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 City of: BOYDEN The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Budget at: City Hall, 609 Webb Street, Boyden, IA 51234 Meeting Date: 4/10/2023 Meeting Time: 05:30 PM At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of , any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of the supporting detail of revenues and expenditures on file with the City Clerk and County Auditor. City budgets are subject to protest. If protest petition requirements are met, the State Appeal Board will hold a local hearing. For more information, consult https://dom.iowa.gov/local-budget-appeals. The Budget Estimate Summary of proposed receipts and expenditures is shown below. Copies of the the detailed proposed Budget may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the Mayor, City Clerk, and at the Library. The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property

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11.94203

The estimated tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on Agricultural land is

3.00375

At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. Phone Number (712) 725-2371

City Clerk/Finance Officer's NAME Tamara Kamies Budget FY 2024

Revenues & Other Financing Sources Taxes Levied on Property Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year Net Current Property Taxes Delinquent Property Taxes TIF Revenues Other City Taxes Licenses & Permits Use of Money and Property Intergovernmental Charges for Fees & Service Special Assessments Miscellaneous Other Financing Sources Transfers In Total Revenues and Other Sources Expenditures & Other Financing Uses Public Safety Public Works Health and Social Services Culture and Recreation Community and Economic Development General Government Debt Service Capital Projects Total Government Activities Expenditures Business Type / Enterprises Total ALL Expenditures Transfers Out Total ALL Expenditures/Transfers Out Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out Beginning Fund Balance July 1 Ending Fund Balance June 30

Re-estimated FY 2023

Actual FY 2022

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

310,607 0 310,607 0 240,000 103,408 100,825 5,300 154,653 550,750 6,400 34,600 322,500 286,750 2,115,793

326,744 0 326,744 0 195,000 120,000 90,840 4,300 151,342 711,600 6,350 34,100 627,500 394,900 2,662,676

309,428 0 309,428 0 175,238 128,870 108,757 4,345 204,456 540,225 6,755 70,842 403,596 231,167 2,183,679

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

133,592 182,675 3,500 165,875 101,000 155,215 169,900 322,500 1,234,257 497,150 1,731,407 286,750 2,018,157 97,636 863,098 960,734

240,992 203,775 3,500 181,105 100,000 154,230 214,590 583,174 1,681,366 624,700 2,306,066 394,900 2,700,966 -38,290 901,388 863,098

122,220 221,281 2,376 139,134 502,767 167,416 149,754 43,863 1,348,811 476,691 1,825,502 231,167 2,056,669 127,010 774,378 901,388 S0329-3

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Ag community members named Feenstra conducts first agriculture to Feenstra’s ag advisory board advisory board meeting

U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced Wednesday, March 15, he has assembled an agriculture advisory board ahead of the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will serve as the honorary chairman. The board is comprised of 60 members of the greater agriculture community from all 36 counties in Iowa’s 4th  Congressional District, and represents a wide range of industries, including corn, soybeans, pork, beef, turkey, dairy, eggs, cattle, goat, seed, fertilizer, veterinary medicine, equipment manufacturing, FFA, conservation, agricultural lending, and research and development. Feenstra’s agriculture advisory board accompanies his work on his Feenstra Agriculture Tour, which he launched a few weeks ago at Morningside University in Sioux City, meeting with agriculture students.

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“I am excited to announce my agriculture advisory board as we work together to pass a strong Farm Bill that benefits Iowa. Between crop insurance and international trade to biofuels production and rural development, every title of the Farm Bill impacts Iowa agriculture and our economic vitality,”  said Feenstra. “I look forward to working with Secretary Naig, my board, and farmers and producers across my district to create sound policy for the Farm Bill that protects the productivity and profitability of our agricultural industry. I’ve always said that Iowans and our rural communities deserve a seat at the table in Congress, and this board ensures they do.” “As a native of Palo Alto County, home to our family’s century farm in the heart of Iowa’s 4th  District, I am proud to serve as the honorary chairman of Congressman Feenstra’s agriculture advisory board,”  said Naig. “Iowa

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needs a strong Farm Bill, and we are fortunate to have Congressman Feenstra delivering for us in Congress and on the House Agriculture Committee. I applaud Congressman Feenstra for assembling this group to identify critical Farm Bill priorities like building markets, driving conservation progress, providing nutrition assistance for those in need, implementing effective risk management tools and supporting rural economic development.” The advisory board was announced at a Farm Bill town hall in Sanborn Wednesday. The board’s first meeting will be March 22. Area members of the agriculture advisory board include Brad Kooima, Steve Rehder, Craig Moss, JT Dean and Jeff Altena of Sioux County. (Information provided by Billy Fuerst, communications director for Rep. Randy Feenstra.)

U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) conducted his first agriculture advisory board meeting Wednesday, March 22, to preview the 2023 Farm Bill and answer questions from his 60-member board. Feenstra and the board discussed the Biden Administration’s harmful Waters Of The U.S. (WOTUS) rule, crop insurance, work requirements for SNAP recipients, international trade, greater investment in agricultural research and development, and foreign purchases of American farmland. Honorary chairman of the board, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, also attended the meeting. “Iowa farmers, producers and our agricultural community deserve a strong Farm Bill that benefits our state and our agriculture sector. Between international trade and conservation to crop insurance and livestock programs, all 12 titles of the Farm Bill support the success of Iowa agriculture and the vitality of our rural main streets,” said Rep. Feenstra. “As the secondlargest agriculture-producing district in the nation, I am working to ensure that every farmer, producer and agricultural stakeholder in Iowa has a seat at the table when the Farm Bill is negotiated and

eventually signed into law.” “Iowa’s voice will matter in this Farm Bill because every title of the Farm Bill matters to Iowans,” said Naig. “With Congressman Feenstra’s role on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee, we have a tremendous opportunity as Iowans to protect the productivity and competitiveness of Iowa agriculture. We need strong provisions to help farmers manage risk, promote voluntary conservation programs, build markets, expand trade, and invest in rural Iowa and communities of all sizes across our state. I look forward to the work we will achieve on this board together.” The board is comprised of 60 members of the greater agriculture community from all 36 counties in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District, and represents a wide range of industries, including corn, soybeans, pork, beef, turkey, dairy, eggs, cattle, goat, seed, fertilizer, veterinary medicine, equipment manufacturing, FFA, conservation, agricultural lending, and research and development. (Information provided by Billy Fuerst, communications director for Rep. Randy Feenstra.)

Hands-free driving bill passes Iowa Senate Robin Opsahl | Iowa Capital Dispatch iowacapitaldispatch.com

The Iowa Senate moved forward Wednesday, March 22, with a measure establishing fines for drivers who use their phones behind the wheel without voice-activated or hands-free technology. Senate File 547 was approved by the Iowa Senate on Wednesday on a 47-3 vote. It’s a measure law enforcement officials have asked lawmakers to pass for four years, arguing it will help address rising problems with distracted drivers on Iowa roads.

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Iowa lawmakers again moved forward legislation requiring all cell phone use while driving use hands-free or voice-activated technology. (Photo illustration via Canva) Although texting while driving is already illegal in Iowa, Iowans are allowed to use their phones for calls and GPS directions, and cannot be ticketed for handling their phone while driving. Because drivers are allowed to have a phone in their hands while driving, it’s difficult for police officers and state troopers to enforce current distracteddriving laws. The new legislation would ban all use of a phone by hand while driving. If signed by the governor, Iowa would join 30 states  that already have laws banning handheld cellphone use while driving. “Hindering drivers from messing with their phones by requiring a voice-activated or hands-free mode will not eliminate all the risks of distraction,” Sen. Mark Lofgren, R-

Muscatine, said. “But it will define the line to not cross over, and by doing so, will improve safety on our roads.” In previous sessions where the hands-free bill came up, there was insufficient support on the House Ways and Means Committee to advance the bill, Rep. Ann Meyer, R-Fort Dodge,  said in 2022, despite the measure having sufficient support in the chamber to pass on the House floor. The bill would also increase fines for distracted-driving offenses, raising the fine for texting while driving from $45 to $100. If the violation results in a serious injury, the fine would increase to $500, and would increase to $1,000 if the incident was fatal, with the possibility of the driver’s license being suspended.

“We’ve all witnessed it as we’ve traveled highways, interstates, back and forth to the capitol — 25 years ago, the problem was not as relevant,” Lofgren said. “But today it is commonplace and continues to get worse.” The bill now goes to the House for consideration. In February, House Speaker Pat Grassley said his caucus had not discussed the hands-free bill. “With 24 new members, I just genuinely don’t know what the overall feel is,” Grassley said. “In the past we haven’t had the level of support needed, and so I would want to be able to have that broader conversation, which we haven’t had at this point in time.”

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New district assignments announced

Western Christian moves up to Class 2A District 1, Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley stays in Class 3A District 1 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor [email protected]

DES MOINES-The Iowa High School Athletic Association, following a Zoom meeting Monday, March 20, with the its board of control, announced new district football assignments for the upcoming fall season. For the first time in school history, Western Christian will now be in Class 2A District 1 which includes defend-

ing Class 2A state champion Central Lyon/George-Little Rock along with a team that has made numerous trips to the state playoff and the UNI Dome for the state semifinals and finals West Lyon. Other teams in Class 2A District 1 include Cherokee, Sheldon and Unity Christian. Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley stays in Class 3A District 1 which did not see much change as the teams in the district include Bishop Heelan, Carroll, MOC-Floyd Valley, Sergeant Bluff-Luton and Sioux Center.

The districts, according to the Iowa High School Athletic Association, are good for a two-year cycle, but the 2023 season will be the first with a socioeconomic factor added for classifications that was approved this year by the state board of education. The classification adjustment will reduce 40 percent of a school’s free or reduced lunch count from their annual enrollment to determine their final classification number.

Dordt indoor track and field from Page 12 ished sixth in the 4x800, the “A” team took fifth in the 4x200 and sixth in the 4x400 also run by the “A” team. “I thought we competed well. We really didn’t know what to expect really,” Moser said. “In an indoor track things are just different. It’s different curves, you have more laps, you don’t have as many events and just all those things. So, considering all that, we competed well and that’s all we are looking for.”

The Dordt Indoor Track and Field Invitational Girls’ Class B team results: 1. Hinton 95, 2. Boyden-Hull/ Rock Valley 94.5, 3. West Manona 69, 4. Sergeant BluffLuton 66, 5. Emmetsburg 39.5, 6. MV-A-O/C-O-U 31.5, 7. O-A/ BC-IG 26.5, 8. Westwood 24, 9. Sheldon 22 Individual Boyden-Hull/ Rock Valley girls’ results: Long jump: 1. Rylee Bomgaars 15’4”, 3. Clara Hoegh 14’7.75”, 11. Keilani Mae 13’0.75”; High jump: 7. Jenny Luevano 4’8”; Shot put: 4. Vanessa Vande Vegte 34’0.5”, 5. Elly Moret 32’1.25”, 12. Tielyr Rozeboom 28’3.25”, 60-meter dash: 1. Rylee Bomgaars 8.31 seconds, 10. Gretta Van Es 8.79 seconds, 11. Clara Hoegh 8.82 seconds, 30 Keilani Mae 9.57 seconds; 200-meter dash: 5. Jenny Luevano 29.18 seconds, 11. Maya Netten 30.07 seconds, 14. Ava Den Boer 31.21 seconds; 400-meter dash: 5. Makinze Rensink 1:07, 15. Elizabeth Klein 1:18, 21. Kiera Boogerd 1:36; 800-meter run: 2. Ol-

ivia Miller 2:46, 3. Elyse Zwart 2:47, 13. Sidney Banuelos 3:03, 16. Aubree Boender 3:14; 1,500-meter run: 3. Elyse Zwart 5:39, 14. Aubree Boender 6:42; 60-meter hurdles: 2. Kavri Van Kekerizx 10.23 seconds, 14. Keilani Mae 11.34 seconds, 24. Makinze Rensink 12.26 seconds, 35. Aryah McDonald 13.5 seconds; 4x200meter relay: Third place A team 1:57, 11th place B team 2:02, 18th C team 2:14; 4x400meter relay: Second place A team 4:30, Ninth place B team 4:57, 15th place C team 4x800meter relay: Second 11:13 Boys’ Class B team results: 1. Sergeant Bluff-Luton 88.5, 2. (tie) O-A/BC-IG 74, 2. (tie) Hinton 74, 4. West Manona 66.5, 5. Sheldon 59, 6. Boyden-Hull/ Rock Valley 53, 7. MV-A-O/C-OU 38, 8. Westwood 28, 9. Em-

metsburg 26 Individual Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley boys’ results: Long jump: 3. Taiten Den Besten 20’5.5”, 11. Blayne Bliek 18’5.5”, 13. Kahle Weber 17’11.25”, 17. Drew Rozeboom 17’3.5”; Shot put: 5. Lathen Van Voorst 40’1”, 10. Brock Fisher 37’5.5”, 13. Luke Myers 37’0”, 24. Braxton Hilbrands 31’1.25”, 60-meter dash: 3. Taiten Den Besten 7.52 seconds, 8. Blake Bomgaars 7.71 seconds, 9. Trevor Verhoef 7.72 seconds, 14. Drew Rozeboom 7.84 seconds, 15. Brock Fisher 7.91 seconds; 200-meter dash: 7. Levi Schafer 26.02 seconds, 9. Will Klein 26.16 seconds, 10. Breckin Willemssen 26.41 seconds, 14. Daniel Villalobos 26.65, 20. Andrew Neuman 27.10 seconds; 400-meter dash: 8. Rilan Tiedeman 56.10

seconds, 9. Jace Van Meeteren 57.23 seconds, 10. Eric Nilles 58.72 seconds,16. Colby Harmsen 1:02; 800-meter run: 18. Chasen Groeneweg 2:39, 19. Amos Hespe 2:44, 20. Jose Ruiz 2:55; 1,600-meter run: 2. Ariel Vargas 5:09, 11. Logan Siebrecht 5:39; 60-meter low hurdles: 1. Blayne Bliek

8.98 seconds, 22. Amos Hespe 10.67 seconds; 60-meter high hurdles: 4. Breckin Willemsen 9.28 seconds; 4x200-meter relay: Fifth place A team 1:42, 10th B team 1:44, 13th C team 1:45; 4x400-meter relay: Sixth A team 3:56, Ninth B team 4:06, 15th C team 4:16; 4x800-meter relay: Sixth 9:50

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Nighthawk girls claim second place at first meet Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley boys take sixth in the first indoor meet scheduled in combined school history Nathan Broek | Sports Editor den-Hull/Rock Valley girls’ and boys’ track and field [email protected] teams got an invite to parSIOUX CENTER-For the ticipate in the Dordt Univerfirst time in history the Boy- sity Indoor Track and Field

Invitational Tuesday, March 21, and the Nighthawks had an overall good showing to start the 2023 season. This meet, which original-

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ly was a one day event, was split into two days to encourage more teams in the northwest Iowa area to participate and Boyden-Hull/ Rock Valley participated in day two as a Class B school. But this was the first time in combined school history the Nighthawks accepted an invitation to compete in an indoor setting. “This is my 17th year at Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley and I can tell you we have never gone to an indoor meet,” said Boyden-Hull/ Rock Valley co-girls’ coach Todd Puttmann. “I think it came down to the fact that we didn’t have to work around basketball. We’ve had a lot of good boys’ basketball teams between Rock Valley and BoydenHull, so we’ve always started right after that week of the boys’ state basketball tournament. Then our first outdoor meet was always the Western meet, which was always let’s say April 7. So, that still gave us close to a month for practice and such.” But with both boys’ basketball teams at Rock Valley and Boyden-Hull coming up short of state berths, Boyden-Hull Athletic Director Tim Brunsting asked both Puttmann and boys’ track and field coach Brian Moser if it would be OK to accept an invitation to go to Dordt University. “It was the first time we have ever been there,” Moser said. “Coach Brunsting had kind of talked to us about doing an indoor meet and he kind of did the leg work to kind of get things set up, and it actually worked out really well. It really did.” The Nighthawk girls finished second as a team with 94.5 points with the Hinton Blackhawks being the top team with 95 points. Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley got on the board right away in the field events with Rylee Bomgaars taking home the gold medal in the long jump with a leap of 15’4”. Clara Hoegh added to those points by taking third place

Vanessa Vande Vegte of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley prepares to fire the shot put during the Dordt University Indoor Track and Field Invitational Tuesday, March 21. She took fourth place in the event and helped the Nighthawks take second place as a team, one-half point shy of first-place Hinton. (Photo/Nathan Broek)

Taiten Den Besten of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley flies over a hurdle during the boys’ 60-meter low-hurdle event at the Dordt University Indoor Track and Field Invitational Tuesday, March 21. He finished third in the event as the Nighthawks took sixth place as a team. (Photo/Nathan Broek) in the same event. The early points in the field events continued with Vanessa Vande Vegte and Elly Moret going fourth and fifth in the shot put with Jenny Luevano finishing in a tie for seventh in the high jump with Reagan Sentjens of Maple-Valley-Anton-Otto/Carter-Oak-Ute as both jumpers cleared the bar at 4’8”. Coach Puttmann said those early points were a bit of a shock, but in a good way. “That was a concern going into the season,” he said. “I just didn’t know where we were going to get points, but I was pleasantly surprised by the kids that have been in our program for a few years now and how they have improved.” Puttmann went on to say the field events may be one of the team’s strengths once the outdoor season starts.

“We’ve got six girls total that will be doing most of the field events, so I’m hoping we can double up there,” Puttmann noted. On the track Bomgaars took home another gold medal in the 60-meter dash with a time of 8.31 seconds, Kavri Van Kekerix finished second in the 60-meter hurdles, Makinze Rensink finished fifth in the 400-meter dash, Elyse Zwart third in the 1,500-meter run, Olivia Miller and Zwart second and third in the 800-meter run with Luevano finishing off the open running events with a fifth place spot in the 200-meter dash. In the relays Boyden-Hull/ Rock Valley finished second in the 4x800, third from the “A” team in the 4x200 and finished off the night with a second place finish in the 4x400 that was also ran by the “A” team. The goal and hope now

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