Darcy Alons | Reporter Western Christian FFA With COVID this year, the Western Christian FFA chapter has had to adapt some things but we’ve still been involved in as much as possible. Since we didn’t have school from March to May, some of the competitions got...
88 Sheldon, Iowa November 11, 2020 Dorothy A. Merrill, 88, of Sheldon, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center. Private family graveside service will be at East Lawn Cemetery in Sheldon. Dorothy Ann Houtsma was born Feb. 28,...
69 Rock Valley, Iowa November 12, 2020 Ronald John De Weerd, 69, of Rock Valley, Iowa, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Memorial service were Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, Rock...
99 Boyden, Iowa November 12, 2020 Mildred “Millie” J. Zenk, 99, of Boyden, Iowa, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at Prairie View Home, Sanborn, Iowa. Private family graveside service was at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Hull, Iowa. Mildred Julia Dickmann was born...
78 Hull, Iowa November 15, 2020 LeRoy Jongetjes, 78, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley, Iowa. Arrangements are being completed by Oolman Funeral Home in Hull.
92 Hull, Iowa November 14, 2020 Esther Rozeboom, 92, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at Friendly Horizons Retirement Community in Sioux Center, Iowa. Arrangements are being completed by Oolman Funeral Home in Hull.
NOVEMBER 11 IS VETERANS DAY Thanking local veterans Leading commander of the Hull American Legion Post, Jim Koele brought pictures colored by Boyden-Hull Elementary School students to Aspen Heights Assisted Living Friday, Nov. 6. Students colored pictures to say thank...
FROM STATE HOUSE TO D.C. Former Iowa Sen. Randy Feenstra, a native of Hull, was elected to represent Iowa’s district house in Congress. He is pictured delivering remarks at the Hull Public Library following his general election victory Tuesday, Nov. 3....
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer National STEM Day was observed Nov. 8 as a day to inspire kids to explore and pursue their interests in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. STEM help children experiment with projects in all the areas to help them better understand...
FALL FUNJensen, Arya and Sadie Hoehamer took grandma to the park on Friday, Nov. 6 to take advantage of the warm temperatures. Climbing on equipment and running around laughing in the sunshine made for a great afternoon as temperatures reached the high 70s. Jennifer...
75 Boyden, Iowa November 2, 2020 Neal N. Hanson, 75, of Boyden, Iowa, passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, at Sanford Sheldon Senior Care in Sheldon, Iowa. Private family services were Thursday, Nov. 5, at Hope Lutheran Church, Sioux Center, Iowa with interment in...
103 Sheldon, Iowa November 5, 2020 Kathryn H. Groendyke, 103, of Sheldon, Iowa, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, at Sanford Senior Care in Sheldon. Funeral service was Monday, Nov. 9, at First Reformed Church, Sanborn, Iowa, with interment in Roseland...
55 Hull, Iowa November 3, 2020 Julie Ten Haken, 55, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, at Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral service was Friday, Nov. 6, at First Reformed Church, Hull, with...
81 Hull, Iowa November 1, 2020 Betty Van Schepen, 81, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, at her residence. Memorial service was Thursday, Nov. 5, at Hope Christian Reformed Church, Hull, with interment in Hope Cemetery, Hull. Betty Van Leeuwen was...
WAR EAGLE ALL-CONFERENCE VOLLEYBALL Avery Van MaanenBelle SchiermeyerBoth Trinity Christian volleyball players, along with Paityn Brummel, were selected to the War Eagle all-conference volleyball team as announced by the conference and its coaches Friday, Nov. 6....
CLASS 1A DISTRICT 1 ALL-DISTRICT FOOTBALL HONORS Tyson BoerLevi Vanden Bos Tristan MulderCarson ElbersBailey BaccamTy Van EssenShawn DeWitWyatt GulkerDerek HeynenShane Habben Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Ten Western Christian football players were selected to the...
Nathan Broek | Sports Editor For the second time this season, former Western Christian football standout Tyson Kooima earned Great Plains Athletic Conference offensive player of the week honors after games played Saturday, Oct. 31. The Northwestern College senior from...
BOYDEN-HULL/ROCK VALLEY FOOTBALL Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley head football coach Cory Brandt gives a hug to one of his assistant coaches as the rest of the team celebrates on the sidelines following a 23-14 win over Webster City in the Class 3A state football playoff...
FRIENDLY COMPETITION Amos Hespe was looking for more chess-playing time when he approached the Hull Library director about starting a club. (Photo/Submitted) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer The goal in a game of chess is to capture the opponent’s pieces until a checkmate...
Club introduces students to a variety of visual and performing arts MORE THAN PAINTS AND PAINTBRUSHES The Fine Arts Club at Hull Christian School introduces students to a variety of visual and performance fine arts. The group meets every other Tuesday and...
