western christian baseball Hunter Hofland throws out a pitch during Lakes Conference baseball versus Estherville-Lincoln Central Wednesday, June 9. The Wolfpack lost the contest 10-5. (Photo/Sierra Nielsen) Western Christian falls to Storm Lake 7-4 in Lakes Conference...
Month: June 2021
Poor first inning downs Tigers against the Knights
trinity christian softball Trinity Christian third baseman Aubrey Van Briesen fires the ball to first base for an out during non-conference softball with Unity Christian Monday, June 7. The Tigers fell to the Knights 8-4. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Miscues on defense lead...
Late-game magic gives Wolfpack a 10-3 win
western christian softball Western Christian rallies for eight runs in the seventh inning to claim a Lakes Conference road win over Storm Lake Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Western Christian 0-0-0-2-0-0-8 10 Storm Lake 1-0-0-0-1-1-0 3 STORM...
Nighthawks rally for a 12-2 victory
boyden-hull/rock valley baseball Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley shortstop Caleb Kats attempts a tag on an Okoboji player during Siouxland Conference baseball Monday, June 7. The Nighthawks defeated the Pioneers 12-2 in six innings. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Boyden-Hull/Rock...
Slow start costs Tigers against Knights
trinity christian baseball Trinity Christian third baseman Braxton Brummel slaps a tag on a Unity Christian player attempting to steal third base during non-conference baseball Monday, June 7. The Tigers fell to the Knights 13-3 in five innings. (Photo/Nathan Broek)...
Splashing into summer
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The Hull Community Pool opened to eager patrons Tuesday, June 1, as the temperature reached a high of 82, according to accuweather.com’s weather forecast. The heat was expected to rise and continue through the weekend, drawing even more...
‘Arrr’ The kids ready to learn?
PIRATE SHIP CREATIONS Kids in grades first-third make their pirate ships unique and interesting with the help of STEM summer educator, Nichole Lowe, during the Iowa State University Extension-Sioux County program, “Escape from Davy Jones’ Locker,” June 2. (Photo/Shane...
Loyal Paws, Dedicated 4-Hers
Encouragement required Trainers Lindsey and Will Warntjes help Kierra Fluit’s pet to complete a very difficult obstacle. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The Loyal Paws 4-H group gathered Tuesday, June 1 at the Sioux County Fairgrounds for a...
Senator Randy Feenstra speaks at somber Memorial Day service
hull memorial day service Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Memorial Day services were conducted throughout the area Monday, May 31. Those in attendance at the service in Hope Cemetery in Hull had the opportunity to listen to Sen. Randy Feenstra speak about...
Donna Vonk
86 Sioux Center, Iowa June 2, 2021 Donna (De Leeuw) Vonk, 86 of Sioux Center, Iowa, died, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Happy Siesta Care Center of Remsen, Iowa. Funeral service was Friday, June 4, at First Reformed Church, Sioux Center, with...
Grada Van Ballegooyen
90 Hawarden, Iowa June 2, 2021 Grada Van Ballegooyen, 90, of rural Hawarden, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Sioux Center Health in Sioux Center, Iowa. Funeral service was Monday, June 7, at Hawarden Christian Reformed Church with interment in Grace Hill...
Laura Postma
82 Orange City, Iowa May 28, 2021 Laura Van Wyk Postma, 82, of Orange City, Iowa, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021, at Unity Point Health St. Luke’s in Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral service was Wednesday, June 2, at Calvary Christian Reformed Church, Orange City, with...
Rosanna Klarenbeek
93 Sheldon, Iowa June 4, 2021 Rosanna Klarenbeek, 93, of Sheldon, Iowa, died Friday, June 4, 2021, at her residence. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 8, from 5-7 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Sioux Center with family present. Funeral services will be at...
Lorraine Groeneweg
92 Orange City, Iowa May 26, 2021 Lorraine Groeneweg, 82, of Orange City, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral service was Tuesday, June 1, at Calvary Christian Reformed Church, Orange City,...
Justin Boogerd
37 Hull, Iowa May 30, 2021 Justin Boogerd, 37, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021, at Sioux Center Health. A celebration of life will be at a later date. Justin Alan Boogerd was born June 4, 1983, in Sioux Center, Iowa, son of Wesley and Kathy...
Nighthawks outlast Wildcats 10-9 on a walk-off
boyden-hull/rock valley softball A five run seventh inning sends Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley home happy Tuesday, June 1 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor West Lyon ...
Tigers’ five-run fifth sparks victory over H-LP
trinity christian baseball After being down 5-2, Trinity Christian scores six runs in the fourth and fifth frames to claim its first win of 2021 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Harris-Lake Park 0-2-0-3-0-0-0 5 Trinity Christian 1-1-0-1-5-1-0 9 HULL-Trinity...
Western falls to Tri-Center 6-0 to end 2021 season
class 1a region 1 girls’ soccer Different formations for Wolfpack fail to slow down Trojans in tournament play Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Western Christian 0-0 0 Tri-Center 2-4 6 NEOLA...
First game of 2021 goes well for ’Pack
western christian baseball Chase Veerbeek of Western Christian fouls off a pitch at the plate during non-conference baseball at Central Lyon Friday, May 28. The Wolfpack defeated the Lions 12-5. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Western Christian executes in all phases of the game...
Early offense stands up in 15-5 win
boyden-hull/rock valley baseball Kody Noble of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley fires in a pitch as the starting pitcher during Siouxland Conference baseball versus George-Little Rock Wednesday, June 2. The Nighthawks claimed a big 15-5 win. (Photo/Lisa Miller) Nighthawks...