Bridging cultures through music
TUBA SECTION Alex Van Surksum, back left, takes a moment to take a picture with fellow tuba players from Luther College and a local Japanese school during the college’s band trip to Japan. (Photo/Submitted) NAGOYA CASTLE Alex Van Surksum along with 60 other Luther College concert band students take a group picture in front of the Nagoya Castle in Nagoya,...
A summer pastime that never tires
From the Editor Sunni Battin | Editor Whether it’s in the park, a shady spot on the hammock, on a beach while on vacation, a library, coffee shop or in the comfort of a home,...
‘Happy to call it home’
Jacob and Tessa Herrel are newlyweds and new residents of Hull. Jacob grew up in Hillsboro, Kansas, and Tessa was raised in Rock Valley. (Photo/Submitted) Couple discover ‘it’s...
Current News
Current News
Family Fun Day is a Huge Success
The kids had fun in the bouncy houses. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Ian Diekevers poses with Randy Brands...
Ribbon cutting celebration at Hull Co-op
Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant Hull Co-op celebrated opening the doors to its new main office...
Hull Legion news
On July 1, the Hull American Legion post presented an award to the family of Terry Anderson, a...
Kiwanis makes donations to community
Kiwanis vice president, Dustin Douma, presented a $5,000 check to Kristen Niemeyer, Bright Start’s...
Volleyball camp at Western Christian
Pride of the Pack Volleyball camp winners were: third grade – Ellie Bartman, fourth Grade – Elsie...
Dino O’Dell visits Hull Library
O’Dell teaches the children a new song and has them jumping and doing actions to the music....
Den Hartog dominates Game 1
Bodee Weber prepares to release a pitch during B-H/RV’s game against Western Christian. Weber, who...
Sloppy play leads to early runs in Rock Valley
Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley and Western Christian Baseball Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor...
’Hawks sweep DH with Orabs
Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Softball Van Kekerix, Dailey combine for 10 RBIs across two wins Andrew...
Tigers top Nighthawks in Hull
Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley and Trinity Christian Softball Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Trinity...
WC drops Monday doubleheader
Landan Hanenburg stands at the plate, awaiting a pitch during an at-bat in Rock Valley. Western...
Western upsets MOC
Western Christian Softball Softball squads earns second-straight win for first time in 2025 Andrew...
Obituaries
Gerald Bruxvoort
Gerald Bruxvoort 86 Denton Texas June 17, 2025 Gerald Bruxvoort, 86, of Denton, Texas, formerly of Orange City, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton. Funeral service was Monday, June 30, at First Reformed Church,...
Greeta Kruid
Greeta Kruid 86 Sioux Center, Iowa June 21, 2025 Greeta Kruid, 86, of Sioux Center, Iowa, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Crown Point Estates Care Center in Sioux Center. Funeral service was Monday, June 30, at Memorial Funeral Home, Sioux Center, with...
Goldie Veldman
Goldie Veldman 94 Spirit Lake, Iowa June 23, 2025 Goldie Veldman, 94, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake. Funeral service was Friday, June 27, at First Christian Reformed Church, Hull, Iowa, with interment in...
Robin Beyer
Robin Beyer 65 Hull, Iowa June 28, 2025 Robin F. Beyer, 65, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 3, at Hope...
Michael Van Surksum
Michael Van Surksum 40 Doon, Iowa June 5, 2025 Michael Van Surksum, 40, of Doon, Iowa, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, following a work accident.Funeral service was Thursday, June 12, at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, Rock Valley, Iowa. Michael John Van...
Carolyn Korthals
Carolyn Korthals 82 Sanborn, Iowa June 14, 2025 Carolyn Korthals, 82, of Sanborn, Iowa, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025. Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at Sanborn Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 27, at United...
Helen Reuvers
91 Boyden, Iowa June 1, 2025 Helen Reuvers, 91, of Boyden, Iowa, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, in her home. Funeral service was Thursday, June 5, at First Reformed Church, Boyden, with interment in Sheridan Township Cemetery, Boyden. Helen Marie Westra was born...
Denis Heemskirk
73 Worthington, Minnesota May 21, 2025 Denis Heemskirk, 73, of Worthington, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Sanford Hospital. Memorial service was Friday, May 30, at Benson, Funeral Home, Worthington. Denis Ray Heemskerk was born June 24, 1951, the...
Sports
Den Hartog dominates Game 1
Bodee Weber prepares to release a pitch during B-H/RV’s game against Western Christian. Weber, who started for the Nighthawks, pitched two innings during a 10-6 win Friday, June 27, in Rock Valley. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Baseball Technical...
Sloppy play leads to early runs in Rock Valley
Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley and Western Christian Baseball Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 3-2-3-1-1-0-X 10Western Christian 0-3-3-0-0-0-0 6 ROCK VALLEY – Poor defense made way for an interesting first three innings between Western Christian and...
’Hawks sweep DH with Orabs
Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Softball Van Kekerix, Dailey combine for 10 RBIs across two wins Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 2-5-2-0-0-2-2 13Sheldon 0-0-3-0-1-0-0 4Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 2-2-1-4-2 11Sheldon 0-0-1-0-2 3 SHELDON – As a result of a...
Tigers top Nighthawks in Hull
Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley and Trinity Christian Softball Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Trinity Christian 0-8-0-0-1-1-X 10Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 0-0-2-0-2-0-3 7 HULL – Trinity Christian finished atop Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley in a Sioux County matchup Tuesday, June 24,...
WC drops Monday doubleheader
Landan Hanenburg stands at the plate, awaiting a pitch during an at-bat in Rock Valley. Western Christian fell to Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 10-6 Friday, June 27. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Western Christian Baseball Lions, Indians defeat squad at Sioux Falls Canaries...
Western upsets MOC
Western Christian Softball Softball squads earns second-straight win for first time in 2025 Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Western Christian 3-0-0-0-1-0-0 4MOC-Floyd Valley 0-1-0-0-1-0-0 2 ORANGE CITY – Along with pulling off a big upset, Western Christian earned a...
MMCRU walks off Trinity
Freshman shortstop Aubyn Boogerd (14) prepares to throw a ball to first base during Trinity Christian’s contest versus George-Little Rock. Boogerd and the Tigers defeated the Mustangs 9-7 Wednesday, June 25, in George. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Trinity Christian Softball...
War Eagle foes face off in Remsen
Trinity Christian catcher Mathias Vis attempts to get past the tag of George-Little Rock second baseman Garrett Helkenn. Though Vis was called out, Trinity went on to beat the Mustangs 6-3. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Trinity Christian Baseball Royals tally runs in every...