Month: July 2020

B-H/RV topples MMC-RU in six innings

BOYDEN-HULL/ROCK VALLEY SOFTBALL Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley pitcher Lizzy Blum fires the ball to first base for an out during non-conference softball with West Sioux Friday, July 10. The Nighthawks lost the game to the Falcons 10-0. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Tatum Jensen |...

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Extra outs come back to bite Nighthawks

BOYDEN-HULL/ROCK VALLEY BASEBALL Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley shortstop Cody Moser fields a ground ball during Siouxland Conference baseball at West Lyon Tuesday, July 7. Unfortunately, the Nighthawk defense had its issues in an 8-2 defeat. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Six errors...

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On the menu

BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND SUPPER IN BOYDEN Carla and Jamie Rokusek are ready to welcome customers for breakfast, lunch and supper at their new restaurant in Boyden, Rok’s Bar and Grill. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer With a passion for cooking and a dream...

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Volunteers from area communities build more than a house

HOUSE OFFERS MORE THAN A HOMEBUYER’S NEW HOME This spec house is being built in Doon as a fundraiser for the non-profit organization Justice for All. Proceeds from the sale of the home support Justice for All ministries. (Photo/Submitted)  Sarah Mullinix | Staff...

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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 grew her interest in an opportunity to be a staff writer. She joined the staff at New Century Press, parent company of the Sioux County...

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Annual meeting highlights goals met and set

Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer The Hull Historical Society had its annual summary Tuesday, June 30, to discuss the previous year’s accomplishments and future goals of the organization. For the past four years, the Hull Historical Society Board has met with the public to...

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Beating the heat

HOT NIGHTS, COOL WATER Guests at the splash pad in Centennial Park in Boyden (Photo/Jennifer Kor) and at the late-night swim event at the Hull swimming pool last week enjoyed the cool water amid hot and humid weather conditions. (Photos/Submitted) Jennifer Kor | Staff...

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Respect for ‘Old Glory’

RETIRING OLD GLORY This flag was recently placed on a bench at the Veterans’ Memorial in Hull, prompting a reminder to the community of the proper way to display the American flag and when to dispose of them. The American Legion is planning a flag burning ceremony...

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Virtual platform keeps young readers connected

Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer As part of the Summer Reading Program, the Hull Library is hosting live Zoom events to keep children interested in all that is offered through the library. Virtual events included a visit from the zoo July 2 and a magician July 6. The...

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Sally De Groot

94 Hull, Iowa June 28, 2020 Sally De Groot, 94, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley, Iowa.  Memorial service was Wednesday, July 1, at First Christian Reformed Church, Hull, with interment in Hope Cemetery,...

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Wolfpack top Spencer Tigers 4-2

Hunter Hofland of Western Christian takes a big rip at a pitch during non-conference baseball with Unity Christian Wednesday, July 1. The Wolfpack topped the Knights 14-4. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Western Christian  3-0-0-1-0-0-0  4...

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Late runs provide spark for Wolfpack

Jill Den Herder of Western Christian prepares to take a swing at a pitch during non-conference softball with Unity Christian Wednesday, July 1. The Wolfpack defeated the Knights 10-3. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Western Christian...

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Early and late offense aids the Nighthawks

Gabriella Luevano of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley makes contact with a pitch during Siouxland Conference softball with Okoboji Monday, June 29. The Nighthawks made plenty of contact with the ball throughout the night as they defeated the Pioneers 13-2 in five innings....

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Free bases cost Nighthawks a defeat to Pioneers

Damion Reuvers of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley prepares to take a swing at a pitch during Siouxland Conference baseball versus Okoboji Monday, June 29. The Nighthawks fell to the Pioneers 5-2. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Okoboji 2-0-0-2-0-1-0  5...

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Eight-run fifth gives Westerners the edge over Tigers

Abbie Kuiper of Trinity Christian stretches out for the ball at first base in an attempt at an out during War Eagle Conference softball with Akron-Westfield Wednesday, July 1. The Tigers fell to the Westerners 11-0. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Nathan Broek | Sports Editor...

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Three long balls propel Tigers over Royals

Thomas Brummel of Trinity Christian dives back to first base on a pick-off attempt by Akron-Westfield during War Eagle Conference baseball Wednesday, July 1. The Tigers defeated the Westerners 4-2. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Nathan Broek | Sports Editor nbroek@ncppub.com...

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