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Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer With a passion for cooking and a dream of owning their own business, Jamie and […]
Bonnie Hoksbergen
Hoksbergen Hoksbergen 71 Hull, Iowa June 16, 2017 Bonnie Hoksbergen, 71, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017, at Hegg Memorial Health Center in Rock Valley, Iowa [...]
Walinga to be honored with dedication
Iola “Olie” Walinga will be memorialized Saturday afternoon when a bench in her honor will be dedicated at the west ball diamond in Boyden.
Boyden-Hull Summer Theatre presents ‘Princess Whatsername’
The Boyden-Hull Summer Theatre Troupe will present the musical “Princess Whatsername” Friday, July 7, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 8, at 3 p.m. in the Boyden-Hull Theater during Hull’s Summerfest weekend.
Let your taste buds be tempted
Temptation is the name of the game for Carla Hulstein of Hull. Her new business, Carla’s Sweet Temptations, does just that — tempt you. Hulstein started the business because she loves to bake. “I’ve always liked baking since I was little,” she explained.
Pitching staff struggles in 12-0 defeat Gehlen Catholic
LEMARS-Pitching was a struggle early as the Trinity Christian softball team was defeated by LeMars Gehlen Catholic Monday, June 5, in LeMars.
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Volunteers from area communities build more than a house
Sarah Mullinix | Staff Writer A new home being constructed in Doon will provide a beautiful home to the future […]
Staff writer has been getting acclimated to communities
Jessica Jensen |Managing Editor After a previous job at an area newspaper involved smaller writing assignments, Jennifer Kor said it […]
Tigers come up short with the bats in 4-2 defeat
June 14th, 2017by admin
LEMARS-Four runs allowed in the third inning proved to be the difference as the Trinity Christian baseball team fell 4-2 to LeMars Gehlen Catholic in LeMars for War Eagle Conference baseball Monday, June 5.
Wolfpack rally falls short in another overtime game
June 14th, 2017by admin
DENISON-The Western Christian girls’ soccer team found itself down 2-0 at the end of the first half to top-seeded Gilbert in the Class 1A Region 3 final in Denison Monday, June 5.
Wolfpack’s lack of effort leads to a 9-6 defeat
June 14th, 2017by admin
HULL-Western Christian was without a few key players due to the Class 1A Region 3 soccer tournament in Denison and that fact alone may have caused a 9-6 defeat to Storm Lake in Lakes Conference softball Monday, June 5, but coach Mike De Jong was still puzzled by the defeat.
Nighthawks sneak past the Pioneers 2-1
June 14th, 2017by admin
ROCK VALLEY-After trailing 1-0 after the first inning, the Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley defense and pitching staff held strong to allow its offense to score twice in the sixth and escape with a 2-1 Siouxland Conference baseball victory over Okoboji Monday, June 5.
Nighthawks use the long ball to down Pioneers in three
June 14th, 2017by Nathan Broek Sports Editor Carson Schubert I Writer
Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley softball Nighthawks use the long ball to down Pioneers in three Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley tallies 13 runs in the second inning, aided by three home runs Nathan Broek | Sports
Marie Postma
June 14th, 2017by admin
Marie Postma 87 Rock Rapids, Iowa June 8, 2017 Marie Postma, 87, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, June 8, 2017, at Rock Rapids Health Centre.
Nilda Ver Meer
June 14th, 2017by admin
Nilda Ver Meer 75 Charles City, Iowa June 4, 2017 Nilda Ver Meer, 75, of Charles City, Iowa, died Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason
Excitement builds as Boyden readies for Bash
June 14th, 2017by admin
Boyden Bash returns to the community’s calendar with a variety of events scheduled for June 23-25.
Boyden Library kicks off summer reading program
June 14th, 2017by admin
On Tuesday, June 6, the “Build a Better World” summer reading program was kicked off at Boyden Public Library.
Babysitting basics taught to local students
June 14th, 2017by admin
On Monday, June 5, a babysitting basics clinic was offered to local youth from Boyden-Hull Community School, Hull Christian, Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School, Heritage Reformed Christian School, Rock Valley Community School, Rock Valley Christian and Netherlands Reformed Christian School.