Month: June 2020

Piece of history linked to the present

HISTORY IN THE PRESENT A tax bill postcard from the Bank of Hull dating back to 1888 was recently donated to the Hull Historical Society. The addressee on the card, Peter Anderson, and the land location description revealed that the land has remained in the same...

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Identification makeover

Staff members Keaton Van Roekel and Dayton Brunsting stand by the updated Rolling Hills Country Club sign Friday, June 26. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer To add more curb appeal at Rolling Hills Country Club near Hull, board members agreed to add an...

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Summer heating up with events in Hull

Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The biggest candy parade in Northwest Iowa, one of the annual Hull Summerfest events, was cancelled for this year due to concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic. But despite Summerfest being put off until next year, a number of summer...

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Generals walk it off over Nighthawks

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley third baseman Alex Diekevers fires the ball to first base during Siouxland Conference baseball versus George-Little Rock Wednesday, June 24. The Nighthawks defeated the Mustangs 11-0 in five innings. (Photo/Nathan Broek) BOYDEN-HULL/ROCK VALLEY...

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Bats grow cold after first inning

Josie Zeutenhorst of Western Christian stretches out for the ball in an attempt to catch it in the outfield during Lakes Conference softball versus Estherville-Lincoln Central Monday, June 22. The Wolfpack fell to the Midgets 7-4. (Photo/Nathan Broek) WESTERN...

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Bats get shut out against E-LC

Evan Wibben of Western Christian chops the ball in front of home plate after taking a swing during Lakes Conference baseball versus Estherville-Lincoln Central Monday, June 22. The Wolfpack lost the game to the Midgets 4-0. (Photo/Nathan Broek) WESTERN CHRISTIAN...

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Nighthawks trounce Generals 10-1

Emma Zoet of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley receives a throw from the catcher before attempting to lay a tag on a George-Little Rock/Central Lyon player attempting to steal second base during Siouxland Conference softball Wednesday, June 24. The Nighthawks defeated the...

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Errors allow Nighthawks to upend Wolfpack

BOYDEN-HULL/ROCK VALLEY VERSUS WESTERN CHRISTIAN BASEBALL Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley and Western Christian get locked up in a tight pitchers’ duel early, but miscues on defense by the Wolfpack allow Nighthawks to claim victory Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Western...

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Miscues with the gloves continue to plague Tigers

Makiah De Jager of Trinity Christian fields a ground ball in the outfield during non-conference softball with George-Little Rock/Central Lyon Tuesday, June 23. The Tigers fell to the Mustangs 12-0 in three innings. (Photo/Nathan Broek) TRINITY CHRISTIAN SOFTBALL...

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Tigers tamed by Blaine Harpenau

Trinity Christian first baseman Dawson Vis stretches out for the ball prior to recording an out at first base during non-conference baseball at George-Little Rock Tuesday, June 23. The Tigers defeated the Mustangs 9-8. (Photo/Nathan Broek) TRINITY CHRISTIAN BASEBALL...

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A cut above

MAKING A DIFFERENCE ONE LAWN AT A TIME As part of a 50-yard challenge, Kellen Van Schepen of Hull is offering free lawn mowing to those in need in his community. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) 50-yard lawn mowing challenge offers free lawn mowing to those in need Jennifer Kor |...

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Class of 2020 commencement ceremonies COVID style

Trinity Christian High School graduate Zachary Maassen grins big while showing off his signed diploma following commencement exercises Wednesday, June 17. (Photo/Rochelle Bloemendaal)  Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor It probably could’ve never been imagined that the...

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City councils discuss vicious dogs

NO WALK IN THE PARK A rescued pit bull mix breed dog named Ramona was the center of discussion at a recent Boyden City Council meeting. The family pet was permitted to remain with her owners but with a number of stipulations in place. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Boyden...

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New gear helps kids get in the game

Hull recreation program awarded grant through Minnesota Twins organization Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer With summer sports put into motion earlier this month after being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hull recreation program director, Joe Snyder, received an...

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Fierce winds cause forfeiture of Father’s Day festivities

Severe damage was done to a home on Walnut Street Sunday, June 21, after a windstorm pushed a tree directly onto an overhang and roof of a home. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor The first full day of summer brought a...

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Improving quality of life through physical therapy

FULL SPECTRUM THERAPY SERVICES Providers Tarah Kooima, Evan Wiersma and Alexya Van Ginkel, pictured left to right, provide a range of physical and occupational therapy services in the Hull Medical Clinic. (Photo/Submitted) Additional therapists providing services at...

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Nancy VanBruggen

71 Sheldon, Iowa June 15, 2020 Nancy VanBruggen, 71, of Sheldon, Iowa, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020, at Sanford Sheldon Hospital in Sheldon. Funeral services were Monday, June 22, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, George, Iowa, with interment in East Lawn Cemetery,...

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Helen Dammann

91 Sheldon, Iowa June 17, 2020 Helen Dammann, 91, of Sheldon, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Sanford Senior Care Center in Sheldon  Services were Saturday, June 20, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sheldon, with interment in Evergreen Lawn Cemetery,...

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2020 season kicks off with a 5-1 defeat

Tyson Boer of Western Christian glides under an infield popup during non-conference baseball with Sioux City East Monday, June 15. The Wolfpack fell to the Black Raiders 5-1. (Photo/Nathan Broek) WESTERN CHRISTIAN BASEBALL Wolfpack bats come up short in a...

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