34 Sheldon, Iowa December 11, 2020 Benjamin DeWit, 34, of Sheldon, Iowa, passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center. Funeral service was Friday, Dec. 18, at Living Water Community Church, Sheldon, with interment in Hope Cemetery, Hull,...
Month: December 2020
Nighthawks fall short to Warriors and Orabs
boyden-hull/rock valley wrestling Jaxson Rozeboom of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley attempts to put his Sheldon/South O’Brien opponent Cason Johanhes to his back via a cradle during Siouxland Conference double dual action hosted by the Orabs Thursday, Dec. 17. Rozeboom lost...
Defensive effort leads to victory over Royals
trinity christian boys’ basketball Carson Zandstra of Trinity Christian works his way to the basket for a layup during War Eagle Conference boys’ basketball versus MMC-RU Tuesday, Dec. 15. The Tigers defeated the Royals 53-45. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Defensive effort...
western christian wrestling Western Christian wrestlers split two duals in LeMars
western christian wrestling Double dual rescheduled to LeMars due to COVID-19 concerns with Akron-Westfield and the Wolfpack finish the night 1-1 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor LEMARS-The Western Christian wrestling team was originally scheduled to have a double dual at...
Comets hold off Warriors
boyden-hull girls’ basketball After holding a lead for much of the game, Boyden-Hull holds off a late rally by Sioux Center for a Siouxland Conference road victory Tuesday, Dec. 15 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Boyden-Hull 19-16-9-8 52 Sioux Center...
Tigers faulter against Royals
trinity christian girls’ basketball Josie Postma of Trinity Christian fires a hook shot in the lane during War Eagle Conference girls’ basketball versus MMC-RU Tuesday, Dec. 15. The Tigers fell to the Royals 66-21. (Photo/Nathan Broek) After a close first quarter,...
Wolfpack hangs tough with top-ranked Cherokee
western christian girls’ basketball Madison Vis looks for space to drive to the basket during Lakes Conference girls’ basketball versus Cherokee Friday, Dec. 18. The Wolfpack fell short to the Braves 52-42. (Photo/Sierra Nielsen) Early deficit proves costly, but...
Western blows by Cherokee 89-65
western christian boys’ basketball Ashtin Van’t Hul fires a 3 during Lakes Conference boys’ basketball versus Cherokee Friday, Dec. 18. The Western Christian Wolfpack defeated the Braves 89-65. (Photo/Sierra Nielsen) Hot shooting at home gives the Wolfpack a big Lakes...
Strong first quarter allows Comets to prevail
boyden-hull boys’ basketball Early 10-point lead aids Boyden-Hull from a late barrage of 3s by Sioux Center for a 76-60 Siouxland Conference victory Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Boyden-Hull 23-19-15-19 76 Sioux Center 13-15-18-14 60 SIOUX CENTER-Class 2A...
Setting the goals higher
HIGH PLACINGS The Western Christian dance team recently performed during halftime of a varsity boys’ basketball game. The group performed their pom routine which earned a Division 1 rating at the state competition recently. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Dance team competes...
Keeping spirits bright at Aspen Heights
REINDEER GAMES Residents at Aspen Heights Assisted Living enjoyed a snowball fight with marshmallows with staff dressed as reindeer recently. The activity was one way the staff is helping keep spirits bright this holiday season. (Photo/Submitted) Jennifer Kor | Staff...
For the sweet tooth on the shopping list
SOMETHING FOR ALL Darlene Woelber, left, and Bill Lange, right, of The Foreign Candy Company in Hull, showcase the many options for candy gifts and pre-packaged candy gift baskets available. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer The COVID-19 pandemic has...
Henrietta Lamfers
88 Brandon, South Dakota December 10, 2020 Henrietta (Vander Streek) Lamfers, 88, of Brandon, South Dakota, formerly of Sheldon, Iowa, passed away Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, at Bethany Home in Brandon. Private family service was Monday, Dec. 14, at Andringa...
Marvin Schoep
89 Sioux Center, Iowa December 9, 2020 Marvin Schoep, 89, of Sioux Center, Iowa, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at Sioux Center Health. Funeral service was Monday, Dec. 14, at Carmel Reformed Church, rural Rock Valley, Iowa, with interment in the church cemetery....
Gertrude Van’t Hul
98 Sioux Center, Iowa December 7, 2020 Gertrude Van’t Hul, 98, of Sioux Center, Iowa, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at Royale Meadows Care Center in Sioux Center. Funeral service was Saturday, Dec. 12, at Memorial Funeral Home, Sioux Center, with interment in Hope...
Karen Vander Ploeg
65 Sioux Center, Iowa December 7, 2020 Karen Vander Ploeg, 65, of Sioux Center, Iowa, passed away Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral service was Monday, Dec. 14, at Faith Christian Reformed Church with interment in...
Alfred Te Slaa
85 Rock Rapids, Iowa December 8, 2020 Alfred “Al” Te Slaa, 85, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at Avera Mc Kennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, from the COVID-19 virus. Funeral service was Saturday, Dec. 12, at First Reformed Church, Rock...
Alvin Van Marel
83 Boyden, Iowa December 7, 2020 Alvin Van Marel, 83, of Boyden, Iowa, passed away Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center. Private family graveside services were Friday, Dec. 11, at Sheridan Township Cemetery, rural Boyden. Alvin Lee was born...
Agnes Hulst
95 Sheldon,Iowa December 6, 2020 Agnes Hulst, 95, of Sheldon, Iowa, passed away Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, at Sanford Sheldon Senior Care.Funeral service was Wednesday, Dec. 9, at Oolman Funeral Home, Hull, Iowa, with interment in Hope Cemetery, Hull. Agnes Roozing was...
Calvin Heemstra
85 Orange City, Iowa December 5, 2020 Calvin Heemstra, 85, of Orange City, Iowa, passed away Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral service was Thursday, Dec. 10, at Trinity Reformed Church, Orange City, with...