97 Hull, Iowa December 5, 2020 Bessie Brunsting, 97, Iowa, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at Happy Siesta Care Center in Remsen, Iowa. Graveside services were Thursday, Dec. 10, at Hope Cemetery, Hull. There will be a memorial service this coming...
Month: December 2020
Wolfpack prove to be competitive despite 14-point defeat
western christian girls’ basketball Shayla Van Beek drives down the lane for a layup during Lakes Conference girls’ basketball versus Estherville-Lincoln Central Tuesday, Dec. 8. The Wolfpack won the game 54-40. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Late basket by...
Nighthawks add two dual victories in Sioux City
boyden-hull/rock valley wrestling Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley defeats Sioux City North and South Sioux City in non-conference action Tuesday, Dec. 8 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NE-The Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley wrestling team traveled to South Sioux City,...
Grapplers have mixed results in Spirit Lake
western christian wrestling Noah Jansma of Western Christian attempts to flip his opponent Kaden Bus of Sioux City West to his back for back points during a home non-conference double dual Friday, Dec. 11. Jansma won the match by fall in 3:42 and helped the Wolfpack...
Comets fall to Rockets in first game back from quarantine
boyden-hull girls’ basketball Marissa Pottebaum of Boyden-Hull muscles up a shot attempt from the post with a Rock Valley player attempting to defend during Siouxland Conference girls’ basketball Friday, Dec. 11. The Comets fell to the Rockets 48-39. (Photo/Nathan...
Comets hold off Wildcats 75-66
boyden-hull boys’ basketball Brady Frick of Boyden-Hull gets bumped by a Rock Valley defender on a transition drive to the basket during Siouxland Conference boys’ basketball Friday, Dec. 11. The Comets defeated the Rockets 75-47. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Despite the win,...
Offense stalled against H-M-S
trinity christian girls’ basketball Tigers fail to navigate a tough Hawks’ defense, resulting in another War Eagle Conference defeat Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Trinity Christian ...
Frigid shooting keeps Trinity Christian from victory
trinity christian boys’ basketball Tigers shoot 37.5 percent from the field and 15.8 percent from the 3 in loss to Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Trinity Christian ...
‘Pack top Midgets without head coach
western christian boys’ basketball Ty Van Essen works around an Estherville-Lincoln Central player in the post for a shot during Lakes Conference boys’ basketball Tuesday, Dec. 8. The Wolfpack won 76-45. (Photo/Sierra Nielson) Western Christian sticks to its game plan...
All-around dreams and determination
FUTURE GYMHAWK Josie Bergstrom, third from left, recently signed to continue her gymnastics career collegiately at the University of Iowa. The Boyden-Hull High School senior is pictured with her current coach, Alisha Dykstra, left, and her parents Rod and Marci...
Kid-tested ideas for children’s gifts
Kid-tested ideas for children’s gifts KID-TESTED GIFT IDEAS Abby, Izzy, Cohen holding Hattie, Taylor holding Carli, Simon and Eli, pictured left to right, use their imagination each day at Laurie’s Daycare learning to make new friends and share toys. With a wide age...
Think twice before drinking and driving
national drunk and drugged driving prevention month Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer December marks National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. With travelers preparing for holiday trips, Iowa State Highway Patrol is encouraging residents to think twice before...
A cupcake for every sweet tooth
national cupcake day Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer For those with a sweet tooth, few things can compare to a moist cupcake with a rich frosting. Tuesday, Dec. 15 is national cupcake day and local retailer, Frosted, has a wide variety of cupcakes available at Hull Food...
Bridge the gap in communication – read
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer As colder temperatures force kids indoors, finding ways to keep them entertained can become increasingly difficult for teenagers. The Hull Public Library encourages families to enjoy a book together this holiday season for both...
Bessie Brunsting
97 Hull, Iowa December 5, 2020 Bessie Brunsting, 97, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at Happy Siesta Care Center in Remsen, Iowa. Visitation without the family will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at Oolman Funeral Home in Hull. Graveside...
Jace VanDenBerg
23 Ireton, Iowa November 26, 2020 Jace William VanDenBerg, 23, of Ireton, Iowa, passed away Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. Funeral service was Friday, Dec. 4, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ireton, with interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Survivors include his...
Larry Thoelke
73 George, Iowa December 2, 2020 Larry Thoelke, 73, of George, Iowa, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral service was Saturday, Dec. 5, at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, George, with interment in Evergreen Lawn Cemetery,...
Yvonne Leonard
84 George, Iowa November 29, 2020 Yvonne A. Leonard,84 of George, Iowa, passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Whispering Heights Care Center in Rock Valley, Iowa. Funeral service was Monday, Dec. 7, at St. John Lutheran Church, Boyden, Iowa. Yvonne Anna Kruse was...
Emma Fick
94 Hull, iowa December 3, 2020 Erma Fick, 94, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at Pleasant Acres Care Center in Hull. Private family funeral service will be Wednesday, Dec. 9, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, rural Hull, with interment in St John...
Nighthawks take a step in the right direction
boyden-hull/rock valley wrestling Zach Strubbe of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley puts his West Monona opponent Kaden Broer to his back for near-fall points during the MOC-Floyd Valley Dutchmen Duals Saturday, Dec. 5. Strubbe lost the match, however, by fall in 4:00....