48 Miles in 48 Hours

48 Miles in 48 Hours

Shane D. Johnson | Editor Pastor Adam Van Der Stoep of Hull’s First Reformed Church is taking on a challenge few have tried — running 48 miles in 48 hours.What started as training for accomplishing this task as a personal goal has now led Van Der Stoep to dedicate this feat of athleticism toward helping his community as he aims to raise $100,000 for flood...

Packing meals for a good cause

Packing meals for a good cause

PACKING MEALS FOR HAITIANS Pictured are the many volunteers from Hull’s First Reformed Church and community members who came together for three hours to package 103,032 meals for...

Kooiker Century Farm honored

Kooiker Century Farm honored

HONORED BY BEING NAMED A CENTURY FARM Pictured is Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig honoring the Kooiker family during the 2024 Iowa State Fair with a plaque and certificate,...

Current News

Current News

Obituaries

Twyla Van Schepen

Sep 17, 2024 |

62 Doon, Iowa September 6, 2024 Twyla Van Schepen, 62, of Doon, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at her home Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.Memorial service was Friday, Sept. 13, at Hull First Reformed Church in Hull, Iowa. Twyla Sue Vink was born November 19, 1961, in Sheldon,...

William Schelling

Sep 10, 2024 |

79 Wapello, Iowa August 27, 2024 William Schelling, 79, of Wapello, Iowa, died unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. Graveside services with military rites were Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Valley View Cemetery, Rock Valley, Iowa. William Paul Schelling was born...

Craig Block

Sep 10, 2024 |

70 Little Rock, Iowa August 30, 2024 Craig Block, 70, of Little Rock, Iowa, passed away at his home Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Funeral services were Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Salem Reformed Church, Little Rock. Survivors include his wife, three children, six grandchildren,...

Jackie Covey

Sep 10, 2024 |

50 Hull, Iowa September 5, 2024 Jackie Covey, 50, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at Sioux Center Health, after a two-year battle with cancer. Visitation with family present will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Hope Christian Reformed...

Sylvia Veltkamp

Aug 20, 2024 |

92 Inwood, Iowa August 12, 2024 Sylvia (Woudstra) Veltkamp, 92, of Inwood, Iowa, passed away Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, at Fellowship Village of Inwood. Memorial service will be Monday, Aug. 19, at First Reformed Church, Inwood, with interment in Valley View Cemetery,...

George Meendering

Aug 6, 2024 |

93 Sioux Center, Iowa July 25, 2024 George Meendering, 93, of Sioux Center, Iowa, died Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Sioux Center Health. Funeral service was Wednesday, July 31, at Memorial Funeral Home, Sioux Center, with interment in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Sioux...

Leola Humme

Aug 6, 2024 |

92 Hull, Iowa July 28, 2024 Leola Humme, 92, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Sioux Center Health. Funeral service was Thursday, Aug. 1, at United Presbyterian Church, Boyden, Iowa, with interment in Sheridan Township Cemetery, Boyden. Leola Jean...

Gladys Greving

Aug 6, 2024 |

98 Orange City, Iowa July 29, 2024 Gladys Greving, 98, of Orange City, Iowa, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, at Orange City Area Health System. Funeral service was Saturday, Aug. 3, at Alton Reformed Church, Alton, Iowa, with interment in Nassau Township Cemetery...

Sports

Comets play first full match

Sep 17, 2024 | ,

Boyden-Hull senior libero Dennie Boogerd digs out a ball for her squad during a tournament Saturday, Sept. 14, in Orange City. Despite a strong defensive showing from Boogerd, the Comets went 1-4 on the day. (Photo/Dan Wolfswinkel) MOC defeats squad in Orange City...

’Hawks narrowly avoid shutout

Sep 17, 2024 | ,

Senior Talan DeYager (18) gets off the line during a run play in Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley’s game vs. LeMars. The Bulldogs beat the ‘Hawks 35-2 Friday, Sept. 13. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Fourth-quarter safety gives squad its only points in decisive loss to Bulldogs Andrew...

’Pack pushes past Pocahontas

Sep 17, 2024 | ,

Karsten Moret is brought toward the ground by a Pocahontas Area player Friday, Sept. 13, in Hull. Western Christian defeated the Indians 35-0 in the contest to move to 2-0 on the year. (Photo/Sean Baccam) Defense creates six turnovers during shutout victory on home...

Tigers suffer first loss

Sep 17, 2024 | ,

Libero Jaylie De Jager (0) goes through her service motion Thursday, Sept. 12, versus MMCRU. During Trinity Christian's 3-1 win over the Royals in Hull, De Jager had two aces on 19 successful serves. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) H-M-S storms back for comeback victory over...

Outmatched in South Dakota

Sep 17, 2024 | ,

Senior setter Maggie Van Schepen (6) collides with a teammate while trying to bump a ball Saturday, Sept. 14, in Orange City. Fueled By Van Schepen’s setups, Western Christian was the only team to finish the Pizza Ranch-sponsored tournament undefeated. (Photo/Dan...