Austin Hoppe of Boyden-Hull fires a 3-pointer during non-conference boys’ basketball at Unity Christian Tuesday, Jan. 14. The Comet reserves got to see some action late in the fourth quarter as Boyden-Hull came away with a 87-67 win. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Nathan Broek...
Pie Making & Cake Decorating Junior Alyssa Maassen decorates her cake during the basic pie making and cake decorating course. (Photo/Submitted) June De Wit | Staff Writer Trinity Christian High School embarked on a new adventure, J-Term, Jan. 6 and 7. The concept...
new name, same service New owner of the former Koele Insurance, Chris Kelley and his wife, Amy, recently changed the business name to The Kelly Group Co. (Photos/Submitted) Carmen Vande Stroet | Writer On Jan. 1, there was a new business in Hull. Actually it was the...
Celebrity Conductor Lyle Van Ravenswaay, Western Christian band director, is raising money for the Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra. He is competing to raise the most money and become a Guest Conductor for the orchestra. (Photo/Submitted) June De Wit | Staff Writer...
group considers selling building Members of the Hull American Legion Post recently voted to begin negotiations with Farmers Mutual Insurance for the purchase of the Legion building located on Main Street next to the insurance building. (Photo/Jeanne Visser) Jeanne...
A veteran and his dog The Boyden Community Club met Wednesday. Veteran, Sgt. James Clinton and his dog attended. Clinton spoke on behalf of Partners for Patriots which supports veterans by providing them with professionally-trained dogs that can help them through...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer A new national month is on the calendar for the first time in January 2020. National Cannabidiol (CBD) Month recognizes the rise of CBD - a cannabidiol extract derived from the hemp plant thought to have natural health benefits. However,...
Hunter Den Besten will be at the Hull Public Library Monday, Jan. 20, at 3:45 p.m. to demonstrate the sport of cup stacking. The 15-year-old Boyden-Hull freshman is the son of Mark and Angie Den Besten, Boyden. Hunter is currently ranked the sixth-best cup stacker in...
Carl Vande Weerd | Contributor Sioux County Board of Supervisors Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe I’m starting my second year already as 5th district supervisor. I would like to thank everyone that has talked to me and hope I can continue to keep you informed...
Iowa’s Democratic Party Caucus is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 3. All registered Democrats are encouraged to attend. Doors open at the nine Sioux County locations at 6:30 p.m. Individuals must be in line or signed in by 7 p.m. to participate. During the caucus,...
John Schoep 87 Luverne, Minnesota January 9, 2020 John H. Schoep, 87, of Luverne, Minnesota, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. Memorial service was Monday, Jan. 13, at American Reformed Church, Luverne, with interment in...
Lois Sietstra 90 Boyden, Iowa January 9, 2020 Lois Sietstra, 90, of Boyden, Iowa, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, at Fieldcrest Assisted Living in Sheldon, Iowa. Memorial service was Monday, Jan. 13, at United Presbyterian Church, Boyden, with interment in Sheridan...
Wanda Arenz 80 Cass Lake, Minnesota January 6, 2020 Wanda Arenz, 80, of Cass Lake, Minnesota, died Jan. 6, 2020, at Sanford Hospital in Bemidji, Minnesota. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Cease Family Funeral Home in...
Gerrit Van Holland 82 Rock Valley, Iowa January 6, 2020 Gerrit H. Van Holland, 82, of Rock Valley, Iowa, passed away Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 at Fellowship Village in Inwood, Iowa. Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 11, at First Reformed Church, Rock Valley, with...
Linda Bolyard 71 Spencer, Iowa January 4, 2020 Linda Bolyard 71, of Spencer, Iowa, passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, at Avera McKennan Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Memorial services were Thursday, Jan. 9, at Andringa Funeral Home Sheldon...
Abby Postma of Western Christian fights her way to the basket for a layup during non-conference girls’ basketball versus Harrisburg, South Dakota, Tuesday, Jan. 7. The Wolfpack fell to the Tigers 56-48. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Harrisburg,...
Eli Van Essen of Western Christian drives baseline en route to attempting a layup during non-conference boys’ basketball with Harrisburg, South Dakota, Tuesday, Jan. 7. The Wolfpack came away with a 51-38 win. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Carson Schubert | Writer Harrisburg,...
Megan Van Maanen of Trinity Christian works her way into the paint by backing down an Adrian-Ellsworth, Minnesota, defender during non-conference girls’ basketball Monday, Jan. 6. The Tigers fell to the Dragons 56-39. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Nathan Broek | Sports Editor...
Bryce Van Maanen of Trinity Christian swipes the ball away from an Adrian-Ellsworth, Minnesota player during non-conference boys’ basketball Monday, Jan. 6. The Tigers were defeated by the Dragons 70-52. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Trinity...
Nathan Broek | Sports Editor SIOUX CITY-The Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley wrestling team finished the day 3-2 with the main positive being a victory over Sioux City Heelan to end the day, but the Nighthawks felt they had more to give at the Sioux City East dual team...
