Month: August 2021

Teaching the Comets

New teachers bring expanded opportunities for students New teachers serving the Boyden-Hull Community School District this year are, left to right: Alex Frick, Isaac Heyer, Sarah deVries, Emily Miranda, Jacob Van Der Wilt, Blake Kamerman, Kobe Lutjens and Whitney Van...

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Brew opens in Boyden

Welcome to Brew Leya, Richard, and Ashley welcome customers to “Brew,” the newest convenience store in Boyden.  The store opened Wednesday, Aug. 25, and offers many items including hand-breaded chicken, 1/3-pound burger patties, beer, and wine among a plethora of...

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Social media buzz surrounds senior living Olympics video

Aspen Heights creates Olympic opening ceremony The Olympic ceremony reenactment was performed July 23 at Aspen Heights by eight “Olympian” residents: Harold Jaspers, Eleanor Lavonne Landman, June Broek, Joyce DeVries, Wilma Grevengoed, Effie Brands, Pearl Roozing and...

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Florence Sandbulte

89 Carmel, Iowa August 25, 2021 Florence Sandbulte, 89, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, at Sioux Center Health. Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 28, at Carmel Reformed Church, rural Rock Valley, Iowa, with interment in Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include 12...

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Lois Van Beek

76 Bradenton, Florida August 22, 2021 Lois Van Beek,76, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021. Funeral services were Friday, Sept. 3, at Memorial Funeral Home, Sioux Center, Iowa, with interment in Hope Cemetery, Hull, Iowa. Lois I. Van Beek was...

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FFA Chapter offering mums for sale

Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor For the second year, members of the Western Christian FFA chapter greenhouse committee and students in Kylie Nettinga’s ag class will be offering mums for sale. The mums are grown during the summer by members of the greenhouse...

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Western starts 2021 season in Sheldon

western christian volleyball Western Christian setter Jaylin Van Dyken. Van Dyken averaged just under 20 assists per match during the Sheldon Volleyball Tournament Invitational Thursday, August 26, with the Wolfpack winning two of its three matches on the night....

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Wolfpack boys pick up where they left off

western christian and boyden-hull/rock valley cross-country Girls’ teams, along with the Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley boys, get their feet wet in Spencer during first meet of 2021 season in Spencer Nathan Broek | Sports Editor SPENCER-After finishing in the top four at the...

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Comets get three wins in Sioux Center

boyden-hull volleyball Macy Verhoef of Boyden-Hull smacks a kill past a West Lyon defender during the Sioux Center Volleyball Tournament Invitational Thursday, August 26. The Comets won all three matches on the night. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Preseason Class 2A...

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Nighthawks begin season with an upset

boyden-hull/rock valley football Landyn Van Kekerix of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley drags a Central Lyon/George-Little Rock defender for extra yardage in the first half of non-district football Friday, August 27. Van Kekerix had a busy night for the Nighthawks, accounting...

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First drive leads to tough opening-night loss

western christian football Blaike Bonestroo of Western Christian blasts the West Lyon running back, causing a fumble, during non-district football in Inwood Friday, August 27. The Wolfpack fell to the Wildcats 28-0. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Wolfpack get down deep into the...

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Efficiency and opportunity for B & B Gates and Supply

NEW SPACE, NEW WAYS TO SERVE CUSTOMERS Patty and Barry Pollema stand in the new Farm Supply Store that was added to B & B Gates with the company’s relocation to the former AgriVision location outside of Doon and just off Highway 75. (Photo/Jessica Jensen)...

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Remembering past products while innovating for the future

demco heritage center Renovation almost finished on Demco Heritage Center Shane D. Johnson| Staff Writer Demco has been working on renovating a space to showcase the innovative products and services offered by the company throughout its expansive history.  The...

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City and school board nomination filing period open

Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Nomination filing for open seats on the Boyden and Hull city councils and the Boyden-Hull School Board began Monday, Aug. 23. Boyden City Council seats open for the Nov. 2 election are Laryl Koerselman, mayor, and Justin Beukelman and...

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Love INC offers ‘Love and Learn’ courses

Classes provide information and pragmatic guidance  Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Love in the Name of Christ (Love INC) of Sioux County is offering six different “Love and Learn” courses. Those who participate will have the opportunity to learn about a variety...

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Marilyn Visser

73 Hartley, Iowa August 15, 2021 Marilyn Jean Visser, 73, of Hartley, Iowa, passed away Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. Funeral service was Thursday, Aug. 19, at Hap Ketelsen Community Center, Everly, Iowa, with interment in Harrison Township Cemetery, May City, Iowa Marilyn...

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Gladys H. Link

85 Alamo, Texas July 30, 2021 Gladys H. Link, age 85, went to be with her Lord on July 30, 2021. She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 64 years, Harry Link, of Alamo, Texas and four children, Chery (Gene) DeBoer of Omaha, NE, Mark (Bonnie) Link of Dallas, TX,...

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