boyden-hull/rock valley wrestling Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley grappler Jacob Van Der Brink works to control the arms of his Hinton opponent Jack Wolff during the 170-pound non-conference dual match Thursday, Jan. 7 at West Sioux. Van Der Brink won by fall in 2:31 and the...
Month: January 2021
Bailey Baccam chooses Northwestern College
Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Western Christian soccer standout Bailey Baccam announced on Twitter Thursday, Jan. 7, that he has signed a letter of intent to continue his soccer career at Northwestern College. Baccam will be entering his senior season this coming fall....
Carson Elbers chooses Dordt University
Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Western Christian track and field standout Carson Elbers signed a letter of intent Thursday, Jan. 7, to continue his track and field career at Dordt University in Sioux Center. Elbers will be entering his senior season for the Wolfpack and...
Feenstra becomes the all-time leader in points at Dordt University
Nathan Broek | Sports Editor After scoring 14 points in a Great Plains Athletic Conference victory for Dordt University over the College of St. Mary’s Wednesday, Jan. 6, senior Erika Feenstra of Hull became the all-time leader in points in Dordt University women’s...
Governor announces lift on restricted attendance
Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday, Jan. 7, that the restriction limiting fans at sporting events as well as recreational events due to the COVID-19 pandemic are now lifted and was put into action Friday, Jan. 8. However, the...
Tigers come up short to Generals
trinity christian boys’ basketball Braxton Brummel of Trinity Christian attempts to swipe the ball away from a Sibley-Ocheyedan player during non-conference boys’ basketball Monday, Jan. 4. The Tigers fell to the Generals 51-47. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Two late turnovers...
Defense leads Comets to a win in Orange City
boyden-hull girls’ basketball Emma Zoet of Boyden-Hull pushes the ball up court in transition during Siouxland Conference girls’ basketball versus MOC-Floyd Valley Tuesday, Jan. 5. The Comets defeated the Dutch 34-25. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Boyden-Hull forces MOC-Floyd...
Full-court press stalls Tigers in the second half
trinity christian girls’ basketball Anna Postma of Trinity Christian makes a hard dribble drive to the basket from the baseline during non-conference girls’ basketball versus Sibley-Ocheyedan Monday, Jan. 4. The Tigers lost to the Generals 60-26. (Photo/Nathan Broek)...
Wolfpack claim two in Sibley-Ocheyedan quadrangular
western christian wrestling Tristan Mulder poses with the Western Christian wrestling cheerleaders after securing his 100th career victory at a quadrangular hosted by Sibley-Ocheyedan Thursday, Jan. 7. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Night highlighted by Tristan Mulder’s 100th...
Rolling up sleeves for COVID-19 vaccine
David Janssen MD and LoriAnne Andersen MD were among the first to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at Sioux Center Health Monday, Dec. 28. Staff is working toward a vaccination rate of 75 to 80 percent of hospital workers. (Photo/Submitted) Jennifer Kor | Staff...
Anglers ready for ice fishing
HAVE ICE, WILL FISH Anglers across the state have begun to find ice thick enough for ice fishing. The Iowa Departmaent of Natural Resources has important safety tips to share to keep anglers safe. (Photo/Submitted) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Anglers across the state...
Kiwanis Club members celebrate first meeting anniversary
Hull Kiwanis Club members Russ Goold, Ron Boote, Jim Collins, and Todd Zuidema, are proud of the work they are able to do for the community. While COVID-19 has made it difficult to continue their work, the men continue to press on. (Photo/Submitted) Jennifer Kor |...
Wilma Koedam
93 Hull, Iowa December 31, 2020 Wilma Ida Koedam, 93, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, at Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley, Iowa. Funeral service was Tuesday, Jan. 5, at American Reformed Church, Hull, with interment in in Valley View Cemetery,...
Strong start fails to hold up
boyden-hull girls’ basketball Leah Rozeboom and Ellie Woelber of Boyden-Hull fight for a rebound during Siouxland Conference girls’ basketball at Central Lyon Saturday, Jan. 2. The Comets fell to the Lions 47-35. (Photo/Lisa Miller) First-quarter lead quickly slips...
Western edges Dell Rapids by 1
western christian boys’ basketball Eli Van Essen of Western Christian makes a strong dribble drive to the basket during non-conference boys’ basketball at Sergeant Bluff-Luton Dec. 21. The Wolfpack played Dell Rapids Saturday, Jan. 2, at the Sioux Falls Pentagon and...