Isaac Van Beek of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley puts his South Sioux City opponent Niman Siidow to his back for back points during non-conference double duals at Boyden-Hull Community Schools Tuesday, Dec. 7. Van Beek won the match by a 10-4 decision while the Nighthawks...
Month: December 2021
Hull Winterfest resumes, draws crowd
NAUGHTY OR NICE Kenlee Buyert sits on Santa’s lap and tells him of the presents she desires this Christmas season. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hull Winterfest resumed Saturday, Dec. 4, and drew...
Dedication service marks completion of Habitat For Humanity build
SYMBOLISM AND HOPE The Gonzalez family was presented with a wooden key, symbolic of entering into a new way of life that leads the gifted home family into safety, security, hope and pride. The family was also presented with a Bible and a quilted blanket. (Photo/Shane...
Raising awareness of Parkinson’s Disease
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach hosts virtual event Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Iowa State University Extension and Outreach conducted the first in a series of three online virtual meetings on Parkinson’s Disease Dec. 2. Hosted by Cindy...
Winifred Van Veldhuizen
80 Rock Valley Iowa November 27, 2021 Winifred Van Veldhuizen, 80, of Rock Valley, Iowa, passed away Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Funeral service was Thursday, Dec. 2, at First Christian Reformed Church, Rock Valley, with interment in Valley View Cemetery, Rock...
William Sneller
87 Luverne, Minnesota November 30, 2021 William Sneller, 87, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 30, 20221, at Good Samaritan Society - Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne. Services were Saturday, Dec. 4 at American Reformed Church, Luverne, with...
Bringing the Christ story to Boyden-Hull Elementary
Music, Acting, and a Full Gym Audience Above: Directed by Jill L. DeRuyter, first- through sixth-grade students at Boyden-Hull Elementary treat audience members to a musical play, “Behind the Manger Scenes,” recounting the Christmas story. (Photo Shane D. Johnson)...
Holidays on display during tour of homes
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The home of Val Van Schepen was one home featured in Hull Christian School’s Tour of Homes during Winterfest 2021. The home features ornate one-of-a-kind pieces. One example, a live Christmas tree, is decorated with old...
Fast-paced game favors WC
western christian boys’ basketball Ty Van Essen of Western Christian rises up for a layup from the post during non-conference boys’ basketball versus West Sioux Thursday, Dec. 2. Van Essen led the team with 17 points as the Wolfpack defeated the Falcons 75-39....
Nighthawks kick off season at SB-L Invite
boyden-hull/rock valley wrestling Zach Strubbe of the Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley wrestling team. Strubbe finished in fourth place at 160 pounds at the Sergeant Bluff-Luton wrestling tournament Saturday, Dec. 4. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley takes eighth...
Wolfpack notch one dual win in three tries in Lawton
western christian wrestling The Western Christian wrestling team still focused on individual success with only 11 grapplers in the program Nathan Broek | Sports Editor LAWTON-The Western Christian wrestling team did manage to get one dual team win in three tries at a...
Former athletes see collegiate careers end in playoffs
college football Northwestern College loses to Morningside University in National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics football playoffs Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Former Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley and Western Christian football standouts saw their collegiate...
Comets overcome slow start
boyden-hull boys’ basketball Drew Van Roekel of Boyden-Hull fires a 3-pointer during Siouxland Conference boys’ basketball Tuesday, Nov. 30. The Comets defeated the Mustangs 78-46. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Vance Katzfey and Tanner Te Slaa score 23 points each as...
Wolfpack come up short to Mustangs
western christian girls’ basketball Western Christian still finds positives to build on despite a 74-44 defeat to Newell-Fonda Sierra Nielsen | Staff Intern Western Christian 8-10-10-16 44 Newell-Fonda 31-20-15-8 74 HULL-The Western Christian...
Tigers outlast Wolves by 4 on opening night
trinity christian girls’ basketball Alyce Brummel of Trinity Christian works to keep the ball away from a Harris-Lake Park defender as Brummel attempts to find a teammate to pass the ball to during War Eagle Conference basketball Monday, Nov. 29. The Tigers defeated...
Full-court press allows Comets to roll
boyden-hull girls’ basketball Sydney Bunuelos of Boyden-Hull backs down a George-Little Rock defender in the post during Siouxland Conference girls’ basketball Tuesday, Nov. 30. The Comets defeated the Mustangs 58-26. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Boyden-Hull nabs 14 steals...
Former athletes find early success on the track
college indoor track and field Cole Zevenbergen breaks school record in the 600-meter run with Dayton Brunsting placing fourth in the 800-meter run Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Two former Western Christian and Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley track and field athletes found...
Defensive effort keys victory on opening night
trinity christian boys’ basketball Isaiah Brummel of Trinity Christian drives down the lane for a layup during War Eagle Conference boys’ basketball against Harris-Lake Park Monday, Nov. 29. The Tigers defeated the Wolves 45-38. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Due to shooting...