Month: July 2021

Western defeats Hinton 4-2 to advance

western christian baseball Levi Jansma of Western Christian prepares to take a swing at a pitch during Class 2A District 1 baseball tournaments Monday, July 12, at Hinton. The Wolfpack defeated the Blackhawks 4-2 and advanced to play West Lyon Tuesday, July 13....

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Tough luck hands Nighthawks a 7-4 defeat

boyden-hull/rock valley baseball Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley hits the ball right at LeMars defenders to end the 2021 regular season Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley senior Alex Godfredsen fires in a pitch during Class 3A substate 1 baseball tournament action at Storm Lake Friday,...

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Home on Main and The Grain House begin renovations

New Businesses, New Beginnings Owners Faye De Kam (left), Amy Emerick (center), and Mandy Hoekstra (right), stand in the doorway of their newly-purchased building.  The structure will house both Home on Main and The Grain House and will have a communal space in the...

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Home sweet home

Baby Leo Boer home after 224 days in hospital  NO PLACE LIKE HOME Parents Greg and Jasmine Boer sit with their daughter, Veda, and son, Leo.  Leo spent 224 days under hospital care hospitals in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Denver, Colorado.  Leo was born with...

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Ella Mae Vande Burgt

89 Hull, Iowa July 7, 2021 Ella Mae Vande Burgt, 89, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, July 17, from 12-1 p.m. at First...

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Nighthawks build momentum for tournament play

boyden-hull/rock valley softball Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley senior Gabi Luevano takes a swing at a pitch during Siouxland Conference softball at Sioux Center Friday, July 2. The Nighthawks fell to the Warriors 6-2. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley pleased...

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’Pack pluck Blackhawks’ feathers in 6-2 win

western christian baseball Western Christian gets going with the bats early in a non-conference victory over Hinton Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Hinton 0-1-0-1-0-0-0  2 Western Christian  0-3-1-0-1-1-X  6 HULL-Western Christian got the bats going early,...

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Early deficit proves tough to come back from

boyden-hull/rock valley baseball Sam Remmerde takes a swing at a pitch during Siouxland Conference baseball versus Central Lyon Wednesday, July 7. The Nighthawks defeated the Lions 10-0 in five innings. (Photo/Lisa Miller) Nighthawks get down 7-1 after first inning on...

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‘Practice game’ fails to go Tigers’ way

trinity christian baseball Lack of offense hands Trinity Christian a 10-2 defeat to West Sioux Wednesday, July 7 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor West Sioux 1-0-7-2-0-0-0  10 Trinity Christian 0-0-0-0-1-1-0  2 HULL-With the Class 1A District 1 tournaments around...

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Wolfpack put all three phases together

Western Christian shortstop Apiyo Harberts attempts a tag on a West Sioux player trying to steal second base during Class 2A Region 1 softball tournaments Wednesday, July 7. The Wolfpack defeated the Falcons 15-4 in six innings to advance in the tournament to play...

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Making memories happen at Hull Summerfest

Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer When Hull Summerfest 2021 kicks off Wednesday, July 7, there will be no shortage of activities for community members and visitors to take part in through Saturday, July 10.  Events planned for Wednesday include the farmers’ market...

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Summer theater production in SummerFest lineup of activities

READY FOR THE SHOW Director Cindy Moeller (left) directs the actors for Summerfest’s “Doo-Wop Wed Widing Hood” performance.  Front (left to right): Madisyn DeJong, Aubree Boender, Samantha Gaul.  Back (left to right): Aalijah Moss, Brady Teunissen, Andrew Kaufman,...

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Chamber director ending tenure, planning new Hull business

After directing Chamber efforts three years, Faye De Kam is moving on from position Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Faye De Kam began her time as Chamber director in February 2018.  She takes pride in starting the infamous Hogtoberfest for the Hull community fall...

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Agropur CheeseFest: Food for Funding

HERE’S THE BEEF Vern Oostra piles burgers on buns on Craig Moss’ tray.  The burgers were prepared by Oostra and Moss who both work for the Sioux County Cattlemen. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The 11th annual Agropur CheeseFest took place...

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Finding studs, finding hope

STRONG FOUNDATION Painted studs enhanced with Bible verses, Christian sentiments and blessings for the Gonzalez home and family were on display at Family Fun Night hosted by Habitat For Humanity. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Habitat For Humanity hosts Family Fun Night...

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Todd Warntjes

47 Rock Rapids, Iowa June 25, 2021 Todd Warntjes, 47, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021, at his home. Funeral service was Thursday, July 1, at First Reformed Church, Rock Rapids, with interment in Riverview Cemetery, Rock Rapids.   Todd...

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’Pack put it all together against Spencer Tigers

western christian baseball Two three-run innings prove to be enough to claim a 6-5 Lakes Conference win Monday, June 28 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Spencer 0-0-0-0-3-1-1  5 Western Christian 0-0-0-3-0-3-X  6 HULL-Western Christian scored three times in two...

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Nighthawks edge Dutch 3-2

boyden-hull/rock valley softball Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley first baseman Gretta Van Es catches a high throw for an out at first base during non-conference softball at Western Christian Tuesday, June 29. The Nighthawks fell to the Wolfpack 8-5. (Photo/Nathan Broek)...

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Nighthawks struggle at the plate against Dutch

boyden-hull/rock valley baseball Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley goes up against one of the top pitchers in the Siouxland Conference and falls 7-0 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor MOC-Floyd Valley 2-0-2-3-0-0-0  7 B-H/RV 0-0-0-0-0-0-0  0 ROCK VALLEY - Boyden-Hull/Rock...

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Relaxed approach gives Wolfpack the edge

western christian vs b-h/rv softball Josie Zeutenhorst of Western Christian fouls off a pitch at the plate during non-conference softball versus Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Tuesday, June 29. The Wolfpack defeated the Nighthawks 8-5. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Nighthawks still...

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