Sioux Center News

SIOUX CENTER - The public is invited to an open on house July 16 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the new Greater Sioux Community Health Center.

This summer, the Daily Sentinel's newsroom upped its ranks by two college students, working as intern reporters.

The Meridian Bridge, linking South Dakota to Nebraska along U.S. Highway 81 in Yankton, S.D., is now open once again.

"Once you're an Iowan, you are always an Iowan," said Joe Cockrell, a Burlington native.

A Sioux Center, Iowa, man received 90 days in jail and a suspended five-year sentence on drug-related charges last week.

A Siouxland man is facing jail time after authorities say they found cocaine in his car.

TREASURER RANDY FEENSTRA PLANS TO RESIGN PRIOR TO THE END OF HIS TERM. FEENSTRA WILL BE ON THE BALLOT IN NOVEMBER FOR STATE SENATOR FOR DISTRICT TWO.

A Sioux Center, Iowa man charged with identity theft and two counts of forgery was sentenced in court today.

THE LE MARS HOTEL-MOTEL SALES TAX ADVISORY BOARD IS HOSTING THE PUBLIC MEETING JUNE 17 AT 7 P-M IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

Rock the Block is back.

The outdoor Christian music festival featuring area bands, food, a children's carnival and much more will be next Wednesday, June 11, beginning around 5:00 p.m. on the streets around the American Reformed Church in Hull.

Last year's event was a fundraiser for the Lindsey Mesman family.  The proceeds from this year's Rock the Block will go to the Justin Bousema family to help with medical bills.

"Last year Justin had so much fun organizing Rock the Block and we had started to discuss the event again this year when he was sick," explained Joy Hurst, a member of the committee.  "We wanted to do it again, as a tribute to him, since it was his idea."

It's a tale of tragedy... and triumph. How the human spirit can rise above the unimaginable.... and inspire.

Army Sgt. Eric Williams of Davenport is shown with his wife's daughter, Isabella.

The two Briar Cliff University roommates who didn't really know, or know of, each other when the school year started are now older and wiser, they say.

Members of Faith Academy's 2008 graduating class couldn't remain still in the moments before their commencement ceremony began.

Nancy Dykstra has a passion to improve health care for all residents of Sioux County and northwest Iowa.  That dedication is evident as she works to establish the Greater Sioux Community Health Center.

The new Health Center is located in Sioux Center and is different from other area health centers because fees for services will be calculated on a sliding scale that takes into account a patient's financial situation.  It will open its doors this summer and will serve northwest Iowa.

The high cost of filling our vehicles with gasoline has led some people to look for alternative methods of transportation.  A Hull man found a cheaper way to get around but he's also receiving extra benefits.

Russ Vander Schaaf purchased a bicycle engine, which is mounted on his bicycle and helps him get around in all sorts of weather and windy conditions.  He tries to leave his car in the garage as much as possible.

He discovered bicycle engines on the Internet and ordered one made by a company called Golden Eagle Bike Engines.

Forrest Bidwell, 62, of Sioux Center died Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at the Sioux Center Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday at 10 a.m. at New Life Reformed Church of Sioux Center with the Rev. Carl Boersma officiating. Interment was  held in Memory Gardens Cemetery of Sioux Center.

Forrest Bidwell was born February 18, 1946, in Worchester, Mass. to Francis and Marion Bidwell. He was baptized at the Baptist Church, in Yuma, Ariz. He spent most of his younger years traveling with his family as migrant farm workers moving from Mass. to Calif., Ark., Okla., and Vt. Forrest worked as a truck driver for 43 years throughout the 48 states making numerous friends along the way.

Percy Bylsma, 89, of Sioux Center, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 08, 2008. He had been living at Royale Meadows Care Center of Sioux Center since January 4, 2008.

Funeral services were held Friday, April 11, at 10:30 a.m. at First Christian Reformed Church of Sioux Center with the Rev. Carl Klompien and the Rev. Mark Verbruggen officiating.  Interment followed the funeral service in Memory Gardens Cemetery of Sioux Center.

The Bylsma Family prefers memorials be directed to the Ireton Christian School or Unity Christian High School.

Arlene Van Der Brink, 73, of rural Maurice died Sunday, May 11, 2008 at the Sioux Center Community Hospital.

Memorial services were held Wednesday at 11am at the Netherlands Reformed Church of Sioux Center with the Rev. P.L. Bazen officiating. Interment was held prior to the memorial service in Memory Gardens Cemetery of Sioux Center.

In lieu of flowers the Van Der Brink Family prefers memorials to the Netherlands Reformed Christian School of Rock Valley.

Arlene Margaret Van Der Brink was born on May 25, 1934 in Sioux County, Iowa to Bert and Jane (Koel) Kamerman. Arlene was raised at Sioux Center where she received her education, graduating from Sioux Center High School.

Do I understand this correctly? Arlan Moss has a hog confinement near Hull, Iowa.