Western Christian junior Karsten Moret (2) holds his form after shooting a jumpshot against Unity Christian. Moret and the Wolfpack won their game over the Knights 75-53 Thursday, Jan. 25. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Western Christian boys’ basketball Hilbrands puts up...
Apiyo Harberts (5) readies to release a shot against Sergeant Bluff-Luton on Tuesday, Dec. 19. Western Christian defeated the Warriors 47-29. (Photo/Sydney Feenstra) Western Christian Girls’ Basketball Wolfpack hangs tough inside and lights it up from 3-point range to...
77Hull, IowaSeptember 9, 2023Dwight Bakker, 77, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Sioux Center Health.Memorial service was Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Hope Christian Reformed Church, Hull, with interment in Hope Cemetery, Hull.Dwight Lee was born...
Olivia Kroese, Arya Hoehamer, Emma Kroese and Simon Wieringa played a lively game of Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza during family game night hosted by the Hull Public Library Friday, April 28. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant The Hull Public Library...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Sioux County Conservation had another impactful year for residents of Sioux County and all those who utilize their parks. Since 1998, Sioux County Conservation has been introducing those who are inquisitive about nature through...
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer National Wreaths Across America Day was celebrated Saturday, Dec. 17. The national day of laying wreaths at local cemeteries honors veterans who have served throughout the generations. According to the Wreaths Across America...
Hull Veterans’ Memorial work done Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer During the derecho winds that recently impacted the Hull Veterans’ Memorial, four flags were broken. The flags were recovered by a concerned neighbor. This week, a member of the Legion...
GRAND OPENING FOR NEW FERTILIZER PLANT (Left to right): Dustin Douma, Iowa State Bank; Mark Hoekstra, Hull Co-op grain department manager; Evan Wielenga, Hull Co-op agronomy manager; Ed Westra, Hull Co-op general manager; Hank Vander Waal, Hull Co-op board president,...
western christian cross-country Minderhoud leads girls despite not having enough runners for team points The 2021 Western Christian boys’ cross-country team Front from left: Zachary Minderhoud, Cowan Van Kley, Kalen Hartbecke, Ethan Van’t Hul, Levi Westra. Back: Tage...
2021-2022 school year welcomes six new staff members Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The 2021-22 school year at Western Christian High School in Hull will welcome some new faces onto the staff roster to help fulfill the school’s mission statement “to provide...
FALL FUNJensen, Arya and Sadie Hoehamer took grandma to the park on Friday, Nov. 6 to take advantage of the warm temperatures. Climbing on equipment and running around laughing in the sunshine made for a great afternoon as temperatures reached the high 70s. Jennifer...
75 Boyden, Iowa November 2, 2020 Neal N. Hanson, 75, of Boyden, Iowa, passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, at Sanford Sheldon Senior Care in Sheldon, Iowa. Private family services were Thursday, Nov. 5, at Hope Lutheran Church, Sioux Center, Iowa with interment in...
Hull recreational soccer season to kick-off Sept. 14 Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Improving heart health, increasing strength, developing coordination and making new friends can all be achieved for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade by joining a Hull...
ACADEMIC ALL-STATE SOFTBALL TEAM Tori WynjaJill Den HerderGracie DykstraCassie Van OtterlooPhotographed top left to bottom right: Tori Wynja, Jill Den Herder, Gracie Dykstra and Cassie Van Otterloo. All four Western Christian softball players were selected to the Iowa...
SIOUXLAND ALL-CONFERENCE BASEBALL Eric SalazarAlex GodfredsenCody MoserCade Van Zee Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley senior pitcher Eric Salazar highlights team as a unanimous first-team selection Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Four Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley baseball players were...
Carl Vande Weerd | Contributor Sioux County Board of Supervisors Board of Supervisors’ meeting Dec. 17 Tuesday, Dec. 17, I traveled to Orange City to attend the weekly Sioux County Supervisor meeting at the courthouse. Mark called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. with...
New staff writer looks forward to telling stories Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Growing up, news wasn’t real news unless it made it in the newspaper for Carmen Vande Stroet, the newest staff writer to join New Century Press, parent company of the Sioux County...
The Boyden Fire Department displayed its most recent purchase, a 2006 pumper truck, at a fundraising dinner Sunday, June 30, at the Demco Center in Boyden. The vehicle was purchased from the Valhalla, New York fire department. The vehicle will be used as a rescue...
Nathan Broek | Sports Editor LeMars 13-6-17-11 47 Western Christian 14-16-12-17 59 HULL-Western Christian did not have the start it was looking for in a Lakes Conference boys’ basketball game with LeMars Tuesday, Feb. 5, but the Wolfpack did not take long to...
