Month: May 2021

Walking and jogging for a cause

Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Hull Christian School staff, students and community members got together Friday, May 7, at the annual walk- and jog-a-thon at Hesla Field to raise money for projects the school. Each year, the Parent Circle Project hosts a walk- and...

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John Bolkema

91 Hull, Iowa May 4, 2021 John Bolkema, 91, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Crown Pointe Estates in Sioux Center. Funeral service was Saturday, May 8, at First Christian Reformed Church, Hull, with interment in Hope Cemetery, Hull.   John...

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Robert Pollema Sr.

80 Sioux Center, Iowa April 29, 2021 Robert Pollema Sr., 80, of Sioux Center, Iowa, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Sioux Center Health. Memorial service was Wednesday, May 5, at United Reformed Church, Sioux Center. Robert Lee Pollema...

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Comets come out on top in Sioux Center

boyden-hull boys’ golf Evan Myers of Boyden-Hull takes a putt during Siouxland Conference boys’ golf at The Ridge in Sioux Center Thursday, May 6. Myers shot a 47 as the Comets took home the team title. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Boyden-Hull outlasts MOC-Floyd Valley by...

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Nighthawks get nipped on penalty kicks

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley boys’ soccer JoJo Rodriguez of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley attempts to kick the ball around a Unity Christian player during non-conference boys’ soccer Friday, May 7. The Nighthawks defeated the Knights 4-3. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Boyden-Hull/Rock...

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Late rally falls one goal short

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley girls’ soccer Slow start ends up costing Nighthawks in non-conference play Sierra Nielsen | Staff Intern Spirit Lake 3-0 3 Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 0-2 2 OKOBOJI - The Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley girls’ soccer team traveled to Okoboji for a...

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’Pack pull away from Tornadoes in second half

western christian boys’ soccer Uchan Harberts of Western Christian prepares to boot the ball up field during Lakes Conference boys’ soccer versus Storm Lake Tuesday, April 4. The Wolfpack defeated the Tornadoes 5-1. (Photo/Nathan Broek) After tallying only one goal in...

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Offense backs up another good effort on D

western christian girls’ soccer Sierra Nielsen records a hat trick as Western Christian beats Storm Lake 5-1 in Lakes Conference action Tuesday, May 4 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Western Christian 3-3  6 Storm Lake 1-0  1 STORM LAKE - Western Christian did...

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Windy conditions play a factor in Sibley

sibley-ocheyedan invitational Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley and Western Christian have mixed results due to weather and stiff competition at Sibley-Ocheyedan Invitational Nathan Broek | Sports Editor SIBLEY-There were clear skies and temperatures in the mid-60s for the...

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Western earns season-low at Sibley tourney

western christian girls’ golf Wolfpack hopes to carry momentum into final stretch run of the 2021 season Ellie Whalen | Staff Intern SIBLEY-Monday, May 3, proved to be a good day for the Western Christian girls’ golf team as participants shot their lowest nine-hole...

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Wolfpack fails to upend Indians

western christian boys’ golf Caleb Douma of Western Christian looks towards the fairway before teeing off at a Lakes Conference boys’ golf dual with Cherokee Tuesday, April 4. Douma finished his round with a 46 in helping the Wolfpack defeat the Braves 173-175....

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Competition in War Eagle proves tough

war eagle conference track and field meet Katelyn Zevenbergen hands the baton off to Madalyn Van Ginkel during the final exchange of the girls’ 4x200-meter relay at the War Eagle Track and Field Meet at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Monday, May 3. The 4x200 finished fifth in...

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Kooima and Solberg get postseason honors

naia all-americans football honors Tyson Kooima gets offensive player of the year, Solberg named as a second team All-American Nathan Broek | Sports Editor After leading Northwestern College to its first National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)...

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Wind and tough course haunt Tigers

trinity christian boys’ golf Trinity Christian has a rough day against Gehlen Catholic of LeMars in a War Eagle Conference dual Nathan Broek | Sports Editor LEMARS-The Trinity Christian boys’ golf team knew the task was going to be a challenge going to Willow Creek...

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WC has different outcomes at Lakes Conference meet

Lakes Conference Girls’ and Boys’ Track and Field meet Josie Zeutenhorst of Western Christian races to the finish line during the girls’ 4x200-meter relay at the Lakes Conference Track and Field Meet in Hull Thursday, May 6. The Wolfpack finished third in the event....

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Siouxland Conference meet bodes well for Nighthawks

Marcus Kelderman of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley powers around the corner during the boys’ 4x400-meter relay at the Siouxland Conference Girls’ and Boys ‘ Track and Field meet hosted by Sibley-Ocheyedan Thursday, May 6. Kelderman along with teammates Evan Janzen, Jacob Van...

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Quality water flowing

Water Werks opens satellite location MORE THAN JUST BOTTLED WATER  Water Werks owner, Stacy Jasper and son, Trevor have added a new satellite location for their business in Boyden. Water Werks supplies reverse osmosis drinking systems, bottled water services, water...

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Local lifeguards certified in safety and teaching

may is national water safety month Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer As the temperatures are increasing and schools are in their final weeks, many are dreaming of warm days spent at the pool spending time with friends. May is National Water Safety Month and staff at the...

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