Welcoming Fareway to Hull

Welcoming Fareway to Hull

ANDERSON ADDRESSES THE CROWD Hull Chamber of Commerce director and economic development director, Doug Anderson, gave a few words of excitement and optimism for the opening of Hull’s new Fareway grocery store Tuesday, July 16. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) CUTTING THE RIBBON Pictured is grocery manager for Fareway in Hull, Troy Marty, who is seen with his...

Parker De Vos on earning Eagle Scout Badge

Parker De Vos on earning Eagle Scout Badge

PROUD TO COMPLETE EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT Parker De Vos stands by his Eagle Scout project located outside the Hull Historical Society Museum. De Vos’ project is a Little Free Library...

SummerFest 2024 a blast for families of Hull

SummerFest 2024 a blast for families of Hull

FIREFIGHTERS’ FEED FOR A GOOD CAUSE Pictured are members of the Hull Fire Department serving burgers Friday, July 19 during SummerFest 2024. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) A DISPLAY OF...

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Obituaries

Eleanor Warntjes

Jul 23, 2024 |

89 Hull, Iowa July 21, 2024 Eleanor Warntjes, 89, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Sanford Sheldon Senior Care.Arrangements by Oolman Funeral Home in Hull are being completed.

Paula Harkness

Jul 16, 2024 |

55 Lake Benton, Minnesota July 28, 2024 Paula Harkness, 55, of Hawarden, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after battling with multiple myeloma. Memorial service was Saturday, July 13, at First Reformed...

Ronald Egdorf

Jul 9, 2024 |

86 Sanborn, Iowa July 2, 2024 Ronald Egdorf, 86, of Sanborn, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Funeral service was Saturday, July 6, at First Reformed Church, Sanborn, with interment in Roseland Cemetery, Sanborn.Ronald Lee “Ron” Egdorf was born Dec. 17, 1937,...

Norman Moret

Jul 9, 2024 |

85 Sheldon, Iowa July 1, 2024 Norman Moret, 85, of Sheldon, Iowa, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.Funeral service was Saturday, July 6, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, George, Iowa, with interment in Sheridan...

Mitchell Kooiker

Jul 2, 2024 |

34 Hull, Iowa June 17, 2024 Mitchell “Tater” Kooiker, 34, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024, at his home after experiencing a heart attack in his sleep. Memorial service was Wednesday, June 26, at Calvary Protestant Reformed Church, Hull.Mitchell Jon...

William McAlpine

Jun 25, 2024 |

76 Estherville, Iowa June 18, 2024 William “Bill” James McAlpine, 76, of Estherville, Iowa, and formerly of Sheldon, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Aspire Nursing and Rehabilitation of Estherville. Funeral Mass was Friday, June 21, at St. Patrick...

Mitchell Kooiker

Jun 25, 2024 |

34 Hull, Iowa June 17, 2024 Mitchell “Tater” Kooiker, 34, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024, at his home after experiencing a heart attack in his sleep. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, June 25, from 6-8 p.m. at Oolman Funeral Home, Hull....

Arlyn Mulder

Jun 25, 2024 |

85 Sioux Center, Iowa June 19, 2024 Arlyn Mulder, 85, of Sioux Center, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Crown Pointe Care Center in Sioux Center. Funeral services were Saturday, June 22, at Centerpoint Church, Sioux Center, with interment in Memory Gardens...

Sports

Western wins to advance

Jul 16, 2024 | ,

Softball squad pulls off unlikely comeback to keep campaign going in 2A playoffs Western Christian softball huddles ahead of its game versus West Monona on Friday, July 12, in Onawa. The home team beat the Wolfpack 10-3 to advance in the Class 2A postseason....

’Dogs blank ’Hawks in finale

Jul 16, 2024 | ,

B-H/RV held scoreless in standout performance by LeMars pitching staff Several Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley baseball players exit the field, greeting some coaches after a loss to Bishop Heelan. Friday, July 12, the Crusaders defeated the Nighthawks 11-1 in Sioux City....

Road win caps regular slate

Jul 16, 2024 | ,

Halbur’s grand slam gives ’Hawks edge over Indians in campaign finale Center fielder Rylee Bomgaars holds her glove up in anticipation of catching a fly ball. Bomgaars made the catch for an out in Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley's matchup with West Lyon. (Photo/Andrew...

Squad moves to Round 2

Jul 16, 2024 | ,

Eleven different Tigers register at least one RBI in destruction of road Warriors Senior Allison Mooy (11) runs toward home plate in Trinity Christian’s Class 1A playoff game against Whiting . On Monday, July 8, the Tigers dismantled the Warriors, 17-0, to advance in...

Seniors play final game

Jul 16, 2024 | ,

Jays hand Tigers season-ending loss in second round of Class 1A playoffs Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Trinity Christian 2 Gehlen Catholc 12 GRANVILLE – Through four and one-half innings, Trinity Christian looked as if it might upset Gehlen Catholic and advance to...

’Hawks return to play

Jul 9, 2024 | ,

Raya Van Beek hurls a pitch for Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley in a game against Central Lyon. The Nighthawks came out on top 7-6 in the contest. (Photo/Lisa Miller) Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Softball Van Beek doesn’t miss a beat on the mound, at the plate in win over Knights...

B-H/RV struggles in return

Jul 9, 2024 | ,

Junior second baseman Lane Van Kekerix swings at a pitch in a game versus Central Lyon. Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley defeated the Lions 4-1 Wednesday, July 3. (Photo/Kari Jurrens) Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Baseball Home side falls handily to Unity in first game back since...

Squad starts week with loss

Jul 9, 2024 | ,

Myles Blom (8) swings at a pitch Tuesday, July 2, in a game against Akron-Westfield. Western Christian came up just short of an upset win of the Westerners, falling 4-2. (Photo/Lisa Miller) Western Christian Baseball Miles Baccam perfect at the plate, along base paths...