A lot of people think lifeguarding is an easy job, a fun way to hang out at the pool all summer, get a good tan and watch people swim. But there’s more to it than that! Being a front-line responder is challenging because lifeguards are responsible for other people’s safety.
Month: July 2016
Western Christian baseball
HULL-Western Christian put the bat on the ball in the first three innings, but LeMars quickly went to its bullpen and found some offense of its own in a 6-5 Lakes Conference baseball defeat for the Wolfpack Friday, July 1.
Tigers pull out a one-run victory prior to the holiday
LEMARS-The Trinity Christian baseball team was able to hold on to a close game against LeMars Gehlen Catholic Friday night, July 1, helping them earn their sixth win of the season.
Western Christian builds momentum prior to Class 2A softball tournament
HULL-The Western Christian softball team won at home against LeMars in a high-scoring game Friday night, July 1, that improved its record to 12-12 prior to tournament play.
Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley baseball
ROCK VALLEY-Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley played good defense behind the pitching of Ryan Dolieslager and got hits when it needed them in a 3-0 Siouxland Conference baseball victory Friday, July 1.
Defensive miscues cause an upset defeat to Warriors
BOYDEN-Class 3A 11th-ranked Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley ended the regular season with a loss to Sioux Center Friday night, July 1, to finish the regular season at 22-7.
Edwin Lutjens
Edwin Lutjens 95 95 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma July 3, 2016 July 3, 2016 Edwin Lutjens, 95, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016, at his residence.
Graveside service was
LeRoy Rath
LeRoy Rath 68 68 Rock Rapids, Iowa June 29, 2016 June 29, 2016 LeRoy Rath, 68, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, died suddenly Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Sanford Rock Rapids Hospital.
Funeral
Elaine Koerselman
Elaine Koerselman 76 76 Hull, Iowa June 29, 2016 June 29, 2016 Elaine Koerselman, 76, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Sioux Center Health.
Memorial service was Sunday,
Summer reading programs end with excitement
Summer reading programs in both the Hull and Boyden Public libraries ended with a lot of excitement.
Take in the Sioux County fair
Take in the Sioux County fair There is still plenty of time to take in the Sioux County Fair this week.
Hawks’ bats too much in a 13-1 defeat Monday, June 27
REMSEN-With Phil Boonstra’s broken arm caused by sliding into second base Monday, June 13, Trinity Christian had to split time on the mound between Dillon Brummel and Logan Cleveringa.
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Bats come alive in an 11-0 victory over the Spencer Tigers
SPENCER-Western Christian softball team took down Spencer in a Lakes Conference away game Monday night, June 27, to give the team its third win in a row.
Strong defense and timely hitting aid Monday’s victory
MILFORD-The Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley softball team improved to 21-6 and had their fourth win in a after Monday night, June 27, as they defeated Okoboji 5-1 in Siouxland Conference action.
Balance of offense and defense aids 6-3 win over Tigers
SPENCER-Western Christian got three runs in the first three innings and the Wolfpack defense and pitching staff made the three-run lead stand in a 6-3 Lakes Conference baseball victory over Spencer Monday, June 27.
Nighthawks figure out Matt Ekert late for a 6-5 victory
Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley baseball Nighthawks figure out Matt Ekert late for a 6-5 victory Nathan Broek | Sports Editor nbroek@ncppub.com Follow us on Twitter @IndexPaper
Okoboji Okoboji 1-0-2-1-0-0-1 5 Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 1-0-0-0-3-2-0
Trinity Christian softballTigers drop two games at the Westwood tournament
WESTWOOD-Trinity Christian had some troubles on defense in game one that cost them six early runs. The Tigers cleaned up the defense in game two, but fell three runs short and ended the weekend with two defeats at the Westwood softball tournament Saturday, June 25.
Elaine Koerselman
Elaine Koerselman Elaine Koerselman 76 76 Hull, Iowa June 29, 2016 June 29, 2016 Elaine Koerselman, 76, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Sioux Center Health.
Memorial service
Parade marshal selection for SummerFest changed
The Hull Chamber of Commerce is honoring the recipients of the Outstanding Citizens Awards in lieu of a parade marshal this year. Many of these people will be recognized while riding on the Hull Float through the parade.
New community book to be available during SummerFest
The community of Hull is showcased in the newest edition of the Hull Community Guide just in time for SummerFest. The 48-page, all-glossy magazine promoting the businesses, organizations, events, people and places of Hull will be available at several local businesses beginning Thursday, July 7.