Month: February 2020

Inconsistencies plague Comets on the road

Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Boyden-Hull 19-16-8-14  57 Sheldon  14-14-9-23  60 SHELDON-Class 2A sixth-ranked Boyden-Hull had plenty of opportunities to put the game out of reach in a Siouxland Conference road game with Sheldon Tuesday, Feb. 11, but the...

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Jacob Lucy announced as new girls’ soccer coach

Nathan Broek | Sports Editor The Western Christian athletic department announced in a press release Wednesday, Feb. 12, that it has hired Jacob Lucy as the girls’ soccer coach for this coming spring and beyond. Lucy, a 2018 graduate of Simpson College, is a Des Moines...

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Western sends seniors home happy

Tate Winterfeld of Western Christian drives down the lane for a transition layup during Lakes Conference boys’ basketball versus Spirit Lake Tuesday, Feb. 11. The Wolfpack came away with a 63-42 win to secure the Lakes Conference crown. (Photo/Sean Baccam) Nathan...

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Defense aids Comets in final regular-season game

Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Boyden-Hull 15-8-16-12  51 Sheldon              12-1-6-12  31 SHELDON-Boyden-Hull did not have the shooting night it was looking for in a Siouxland Conference girls’ basketball game with Sheldon...

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Western Christian takes another step forward

Carson Van Der Ziel attempts to muscle his West Sioux opponent Yahir Topete during the Class 1A regional duals hosted by the Falcons Tuesday, Feb. 11. Van Der Ziel lost the match by a 7-1 decision. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Nathan Broek | Sports Editor HAWARDEN-The final...

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Defensive battle favors Western Christian

Madison Vis of Western Christian pulls up for a jump shot from the key during Lakes Conference girls’ basketball versus Spirit Lake Tuesday, Feb. 11. The Wolfpack came away with a 39-33 win, securing the Lakes Conference title. (Photo/Sean Baccam) Nathan Broek |...

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Van Ginkel chooses Northwest Missouri State

Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Western Christian football standout Eli Van Ginkel signed a letter of intent Friday, Feb. 14, to continue his football career at Northwest Missouri State in Maryville, Missouri, next fall. Van Ginkel mostly played defense for the Wolfpack...

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Chris Van Der Brink breaks through, advances to state

Nighthawk wrestler Chris Van Der Brink elevates the leg of MOC-Floyd Valley’s Stephen Trejo in the semifinals of the 285-pound match during the Class 2A District 7 tourney Feb. 15. Van Der Brink finished the tournament in first place and advanced to the state...

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Students chosen to participate in Honor Orchestra

Anna Godtland Anna Godtland, a senior at Boyden-Hull High School, plays the trombone. Belle Schiermeyer Belle Schiermeyer, a sophomore at Trinity Christian High School, plays the violin. Emilee Heynen Emilee Heynen, a junior at Western Christian, plays the violin....

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Boyden-Hull jazz band performs at Morningside

Well done Virginia Eulberg, Boyden-Hull’s jazz band director, steps aside to showcase a jazz soloist during the group’s performance at the Jazz Festival at Morningside Thursday. (Photo/Lisa Miller) June De Wit | Staff Writer Boyden-Hull High School’s 16-member jazz...

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Schools see worst week with illnesses

Electrostatic Machine Boyden-Hull schools each have a special electrostatic machine to prevent the spread of illnesses. A special tablet with chemicals is mixed with water to help kill bacteria, fungus, and viruses when the mist is sprayed on surfaces and allowed to...

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New Century Press journalists honored 

Winners of the 2020 Iowa Better Newspaper Contests were announced at the Iowa Newspaper Association’s awards banquet during the association’s 2020 convention and trade show Feb. 5-7 in Des Moines. Awards were judged this year by the Virginia Press Association. ...

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Salt painting and more enjoyed

Salt Painting Above: Kids at the Boyden Public Library had a great time Wednesday, Feb. 5, doing some salt painting. They took turns outlining the pictures with white glue and sprinkled on salt. The kids then watched the pictures develop as they used drops of...

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Partners for Patriots receives donation

A check for $1,000 was donated to Partners for Patriots from SIG International employees in Boyden. The company has a special fund to for donations to worthy community events. The funds are mostly raised through vending machine sales. Liz Emerson, office manager at...

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Arlin Hinkeldey

85 Cherokee, Iowa January 29, 2020 Arlin H. Hinkeldey, 85, of Cherokee, Iowa, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake, Iowa. Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 1, at St. John Lutheran Church, Hanover, Iowa, with interment...

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Donald Hungerford

77 Spirit Lake, Iowa January 27, 2020 Donald M. Hungerford, 77, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at Fort Myers Lee Memorial Hospital due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. A celebration of life service will be at a later...

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Events planned at Prairie Woods Nature Center

The Sioux County Conservation Board has planned a number of events at the Prairie Woods Nature Center at Oak Grove Park near Hawarden.  Backyard Bird Bonanza This free, fun and easy event engages bird watchers of all ages in making treats for birds to enjoy. Join...

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Two Nighthawks advance to districts in Sheldon

Jaxson Rozeboom defends a shot attempt by his Spirit Lake Park opponent Carson Richards during the first-place match at 126 pounds. Rozeboom lost the match by fall in 1:55 to finish in second place at the Class 2A sectional tournament Saturday, Feb. 8. (Photo/Jessica...

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Wolfpack make history in Sibley

Levi Vanden Bos of Western Christian tussles with his Sibley-Ocheyedan opponent Alberto Ortiz during the 220-pound championship match at the Class 1A Section 10 tournament in Sibley Saturday, Feb. 8. The Wolfpack grappler lost the match by ball in 3:15, but there was...

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