‘Tradition never graduates’
Bentley Bilek (3), Avery Feenstra (14) and Taryne De Groot (12) celebrate with teammates and fans after winning the district title. (Photo/Sean Baccam) As a team, Western Christian celebrates another banner, marking its 25th consecutive appearance in the state tournament. (Photo/Sean Baccam) Western Christian Volleyball Western headed to 25th-straight...
For one veteran, service and camaraderie are greatest takeaways in serving country
Waylon Pollema served in the U.S. Navy from 1989-1993. (Photo/Submitted) Waylon Pollema, director of campus safety and student support at Western Christian High School in Hull,...
Hull native officially announces 2026 bid for governor
U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra officially launched his 2026 gubernatorial campaign Oct. 28. Sunni Battin | Editor sbattin@ncppub.com Last week, U.S. Rep.Randy Feenstra, a Republican...
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Governor Reynolds visits Hull
Iowa Gov. Reynolds had a meeting at American State Bank Oct. 30. (Photo/Submitted) Julie Bosma |...
Merritt Moss presents check
Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant jbosma@ncppub.com Merritt Moss, son of Craig and Hayley Moss of...
Picking party at Woelbers
Debbie and Ken Woelber posed with the Heritage Farm Award before they started picking corn....
Orchestra Festival at Unity
Annie Leusink (in the center) from Hull Christian School played in the middle school orchestra and...
Tales Around Town at Hull Pizza Ranch
Jennifer Saavedra read “Curious George and the Pizza Party” to children at Tales Around Town....
Pizza Ranch employees held pumpkin decorating party
Pizza Ranch employees are shown at their pumpkin decorating party Oct. 27. (Photo/Submitted) Julie...
Story hour at Hull Public Library
Story hour children pose for a picture. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant...
Jennie “Snooks” Pluim’s Birthday
Jennie “Snooks” Pluim will celebrate her 90th birthday in November. Cards may be sent to her c/o...
Boyden trunk-or-treat a smashing success
Seeing everyone dressed up for the event was a major highlight. Pictured left to right: Micah...
‘Hulloween’ trunk-or-treat
Elaina was Yoda and her little sister, Cassie, was an ewok for trunk-or-treat in Hull....
Boyden-Hull fall band concert
The fifth-grade band began the concert with “Tyrannosaurus Rocks.” (Photo/Julie Bosma) One of the...
Reyelts — Blue Star Turns to Gold
Military photo of John Reyelts John H.C. Reyelts Reyelts is buried in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery....
Obituaries
Brian Bouma
63 Hull, Iowa October 18, 2025 Brian Bouma, 63, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, as the result of an automobile accident. Funeral service was Friday, Oct. 24, at American Reformed Church, Hull, with interment in Nassau Township Cemetery near Alton,...
Lyle Van Der Brink
67 Sioux Center, Iowa October 19, 2025 Lyle Van Der Brink, 67, of Sioux Center, Iowa, passed away from a heart attack Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Sioux Center Health in Sioux Center. Funeral service was Friday, Oct. 24, at Memorial Funeral Home, Sioux Center, with...
Brian Bouma
63 Hull, Iowa October 18, 2025 Brian Bouma, 63, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, as the result of an automobile accident. Arrangements are being completed by Oolman Funeral Home in Hull.
John Hoksbergen
89 Hull, Iowa October 5, 2025 John Hoksbergen, 89, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at Crown Pointe Estates in Sioux Center, Iowa. Funeral service was Thursday, Oct. 9, at Calvary Protestant Reformed Church, Hull, with interment in Hope Cemetery, Hull....
Ruth Anderson
94 Hull, Iowa October 2, 2025 Ruth Anderson, 94, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at Sioux Center Health. Funeral service was Tuesday, Oct. 7, at American Reformed Church, Hull, with interment in Hope Cemetery, Hull. Ruth Cuperus was born Feb. 11,...
Steven Cuperus
64 George, Iowa October 3, 2025 Steven Cuperus, 64, of George, Iowa, died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. Funeral service was Friday, Oct. 10, at Jurrens Funeral Home of George. Survivors include his wife, four children...
Lynda Langstraat
79 Spirit Lake, Iowa October 1, 2025 Lynda Langstraat, 79, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at United Methodist Church, Spirit Lake. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service...
Ruth Anderson
94 Hull, Iowa October 2, 2025 Ruth Anderson, 94, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at Sioux Center Health. Funeral service was Tuesday, Oct. 7, at American Reformed Church, Hull, with interment in Hope Cemetery, Hull.
Sports
‘Tradition never graduates’
Bentley Bilek (3), Avery Feenstra (14) and Taryne De Groot (12) celebrate with teammates and fans after winning the district title. (Photo/Sean Baccam) As a team, Western Christian celebrates another banner, marking its 25th consecutive appearance in the state...
Boyden-Hull takes Remsen-St. Mary’s to the brink
Addison Marra was a key price for the Comets this year, leaning into her senior experience to help in multiple ways on the court. (Photo/Lisa Miller) Boyden-Hull Volleyball Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com Boyden-Hull volleyball was up-and-down during the...
DeBoer ends impressive freshman season at state meet
Tyler DeBoer had a good day at the Iowa High School state cross-country meet in Fort Dodge, posting one of his best performances of the season. (Photo/Calif Poncy) Trinity Christian Cross-Country Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com Where better to have one...
Ten Napel takes top-25 finish at state meet
Ian Ten Napel was impressive during his first appearance at the Iowa High School state cross-country meet, finishing 24th as just a sophomore. (Photo/Calif Poncy) Western Christian Cross-Country Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com Western Christian’s Ian Ten...
Ten Napel clinches district title, Western has solid day to finish season
Ian Ten Napel finished first at districts, so now he gets to go to the state cross-country meet in Fort Dodge and represent Western Christian. (Photo/Calif Poncy) Western Christian Cross-Country Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com With a state appearance on...
Western volleyball one win away from 26th-straight state tournament
Maggie Van Schepen (6) and Morgan Kooiman (11) have been crucial parts of the Western frontline this season. (Photo/Sean Baccam) Western Christian Volleyball Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com Western Christian volleyball has made the state tournament 25...
Kamies, Hoegh dominate as Comets advance in playoffs
An impressive group of freshmen, including Jaelyn De Jongh (11), have helped the Comets to a solid season and the semifinals of the playoffs. (Photo/Calif Poncy) Boyden-Hull Volleyball Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com Boyden-Hull volleyball came into the...
B-H/RV cross-country sees new PRs at district meet
Samuel Quevedo has been solid all year, and his performance sets the tone for what should be a great season next year. (Photo/Calif Poncy) Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Cross-Country Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com "I am super proud of our team and how they...