Sioux Center, Iowa — Two people from Sioux Center were taken to the hospital and one of them faces several charges after an accident early on Sunday (5/19) in Sioux Center.

The Sioux Center Police Department reports that about 3:05 AM, 18-year-old Juan Rodriguez of Sioux Center was northbound on 13th Avenue Northeast, in a 2000 Pontiac. The report says he was driving at 55 miles per hour in a 45 miles per hour zone, and was having difficulty seeing in the rain because the windshield wipers were not working properly. Rodriguez lost control and slid sideways into the southbound lane and across a lawn. The car then struck a light pole and then an large tree. It ended up in several pine trees.

The officer says that both occupants of the vehicle fled the scene and were located by law enforcement.

Rodriguez and his passenger, 21-year-old Juan Lopez Jimenez, also of Sioux Center were both transported to Sioux Center Hospital by police cruiser.

Rodriguez’s Pontiac received $2000 damage, which totaled the vehicle. A light pole, a tree, and a lawn owned by Amy Van Beek were all damaged as well. The pole was valued at $500.

Rodriguez was charged with underage possession of alcohol, failure to maintain control, speeding, no valid driver’s license, and failure to report a personal injury accident.

Pending the results of a blood test, he may be charged with operating while intoxicated as well, says the report.

Boyden, Iowa — The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the public’s help to find information about a burglary near Boyden.

Just before 5 PM on Saturday (5/18), the Sioux County Sheriff’s investigated a report of a burglary that occurred at a farm building two miles southeast of Boyden.

Upon further investigation, deputies determined that the burglary took place sometime between Wednesday, May 1, at 5:00 PM; and Wednesday, May 15, at 6:30 PM.

Items taken include a 50-foot black extension cord with yellow ends valued at $60 and a gray Craftsman brand tool box that contained several Craftsman tools valued at about $600.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office. If you wish to remain anonymous you may use the Text‐a‐Tip program. You can find out how to do that at www.siouxcountysheriff.com.

Hull, Iowa — On Saturday, May 18, at 10:49 a.m.,the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Hickory Avenue,three and one‐half miles south of Hull.

Danita Van Rengenmorter, age 20, of Sioux Center, IA was driving a 2004 Ford F250 pickup pulling a Demco grain wagon southbound on Hickory Avenue when a wheel separated from the grain wagon;the wagon then struck the back of the pickup and rolled onto its side.

No injuries were reported.

The Ford sustained approximately $4,000 in damages. The wagon sustained an estimated $25,000 in damages.

Sioux Center, Iowa — On Saturday, May 18, at 1:27 a.m.,the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a Text‐a‐Tip report of people under the age of 21 consuming alcohol at a residence two miles east of Sioux Center.

Upon further investigation, Morgan Rozeboom, age 19, of Rock Valley, IA was cited for minor in possession of alcohol.

The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Sioux Center Police Department and the Iowa State Patrol.

Rock Valley, Iowa — A small chicken building was destroyed in fire on Thursday (5/16).

The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office reports that the Rock Valley Fire Department was paged about 11:05 AM to 3471 Garfield Avenue. That’s about six miles southeast of Rock Valley.

When they got there, fire crews saw that the building was fully engulfed by the fire.

No injuries were reported, but the building is considered a total loss.

The cause of the fire is believed to have been a heat lamp.

The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Rock Valley Fire Department and Rock Valley Ambulance at the scene.

Orange City Tulip Festival (file photo)

We talked to the Tulip Festival Steering Committee’s Ashley Saras, and she sounds confident there will be tulips to enjoy.

Saras highlights a few of the activities planned at this year’s Orange City Tulip Festival.

Over 100,000 visitors are expected to take in the annual festival. Again, that’s all this weekend, starting on Thursday in Orange City.

For more information, go to the new www.octulipfestival.com or call the Tulip Festival Information Booth at 712-707-4510.

Sioux Center, IA — The new Chamber Director for the Sioux Center Chamber has been named.  Barbara Den Herder , a lifelong Sioux Center resident, will fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Ardith Lein. Lein has worked for the chamber for 24 years.

Den Herder has been employed by the Orange City Area Health System for the past eleven years as Education Coordinator. She was tasked with coordinating services relating to community health education. She lives in Sioux Center with her husband Matt and their three children Collin, Avery and Ayda.

Den Herder says, “I look forward to growing professionally and being an integral part of the Sioux Center business community. Sioux Center is a thriving community that has achieved a successful blend of retail, service and industrial businesses. The community is prosperous and growing and I value the opportunity to be involved in its continued growth.”

BOYDEN-HULL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS – REGULAR MEETING
High School Boardroom
Monday May 13, 2013
Immediately Following the School Calendar Hearing
Finance: Mark W/Mark N
I. Call Meeting to Order and Determination of a Quorum
II. Recognition of Guests
A. Comments from the Public on Non-Agenda Items
III. Approve the Agenda
IV. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes
1. April 8, 2013 – Regular Board Meeting IV-A1
2. April 8, 2013 – Budget Hearing IV-A2
3. April 24, 2013- Emergency Meeting (Prom) IV-A3
B. Financial Reports
1. General/Schoolhouse IV-B1
2. Food Service
3. Activity IV-B3
C. Accounts Payable
1. General/Schoolhouse
2. Food Service
3. Activity IV-C3
D. Other Reports
V. Action Items
A. Personnel Employment (Hiring)
B. Personnel Resignations
C. 2nd Reading of Board Policies (905– 907.1) V-C
D Consider Renewal of IASB Membership V-D
E. Consider List of 2013 Graduates V-E
F. Amend the 2013 – 14 School Calendar V-F
G. Consider Materials from TSP for Bid with Theatre & Entrance Renovations
VI. Discussion Items
A. Review 2012 – 13 Test Scores VI-A
B. Virtual Servers VI-B
C. State Wide Voluntary Pre-School
D. Core Curriculum
E. Joint Meeting with Sioux Center
F. Reports
1. Superintendent
2. Business Manager
3. Elementary Principal
4. High School Principal
VII. Adjourn
VIII. Exempt Session Negotiations

Rock Valley, Iowa — A Canton, South Dakota man was injured Wednesday afternoon in a one-vehicle accident about three miles southeast of Rock Valley.

The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says 68-year old Verle O’Connell of Canton was driving a 2004 International 9200 semi‐tractor pulling a grain trailer northbound on Garfield Avenue. O’Connell stated he fell asleep which caused his vehicle to enter the west ditch, then continued into a field, striking a field terrace.

O’Connell was transported to Hegg‐Memorial Hospital by the Rock Valley Ambulance for treatment of his injuries.

The semi‐tractor sustained approximately $3,000 in damages.

The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Rock Valley Fire Department and Rock Valley Ambulance.

Sioux Center, Iowa — A truck driver escaped injury, but about $50,000 in damage was reported in an accident that happened about 9:35 Thursday morning, May 9th, three miles south of Sioux Center.

According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, 50-year old James Broomfield of Hardwick, Minnesota was northbound on Grant Avenue, driving a 1998 International semi-tractor, pulling a livestock trailer loaded with hogs.  Broomfield told deputies that he started backing the truck when the trailer left the roadway, causing the tractor and trailer to overturn.

Damage to the tractor and trailer was estimated at $40,000.  In addition, approximately 55 hogs, valued at $10,000, died in the accident.

The accident was investigated by deputies from the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office.

Rock Valley, Iowa — A Canton, South Dakota man was injured Wednesday afternoon in a one-vehicle accident about three miles southeast of Rock Valley.

The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says 68-year old Verle O’Connell of Canton was driving a 2004 International 9200 semi‐tractor pulling a grain trailer northbound on Garfield Avenue. O’Connell stated he fell asleep which caused his vehicle to enter the west ditch, then continued into a field, striking a field terrace.

O’Connell was transported to Hegg‐Memorial Hospital by the Rock Valley Ambulance for treatment of his injuries.

The semi‐tractor sustained approximately $3,000 in damages.

The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Rock Valley Fire Department and Rock Valley Ambulance.