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Comets get nipped by Dutch

boyden-hull boys’ golf Dawson Leusink takes a putt during a Siouxland Conference boys' golf event at Meadow Acres in Larchwood Monday, April 11. Leusink shot a nine-hole round of 47 as the Boyden-Hull Comets finished the meet in second place following a tie-breaker...

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Limited time on the course plays a factor

boyden-hull girls’ golf Regan Damstra of the Boyden-Hull girls' golf team. Damstra led the Comets at a Siouxland Conference meet at Emerald Hills Golf Club at Arnolds Park and hosted by Okoboji Community Schools Monday, April 11, with a nine-hole round of 53....

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Wheels are turning on new business

TACO TORRES GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Hull’s newest business, Taco Torres, Thursday, April 7.  Members of the Hull Chamber of Commerce, community members and Hull Mayor Arlan Moss came to the ceremony to...

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Attention on safe driving

After two fatalities near Hull in two days, motorists again reminded to avoid distractions Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Two separate accident fatalities took place near Hull the week of March 28. On Monday, March 28, the Iowa State Patrol was called to the scene of...

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Area libraries celebrate National Library Week

HULL PUBLIC LIBRARY SCAVENGER HUNT To celebrate National Library Week, the Hull Public Library hosted a scavenger hunt for area kids to enjoy. (Photo/Julie Bosma) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Hull and Boyden Public Libraries celebrated National Library Week, which...

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Dale Slykhuis

91 Sibley, Iowa April 8, 2022 Dale Slykhuis, 91, of Sibley, Iowa, died Friday, April 8, 2022, at Sibley Nursing & Rehab Center. Funeral service will be at10 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, at Ashton Bible Church, Ashton, Iowa, with interment in Gilman Township...

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Gertrude Woudstra

89 Sheldon, Iowa April 2, 2022 Gertrude “Trudy” Woudstra, 89, of Sheldon, Iowa, formerly of Hospers, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Sioux Center Health. Funeral service was Friday, Aprril 8, at First Christian Reformed Church, Hospers, with interment in...

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Leland Jiskoot

66 Boyden, Iowa April 4, 2022 Leland Jiskoot, 66, of Boyden, Iowa, died unexpectedly Monday, April 4, 2022, at Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids, Iowa, where he was visiting his father who was hospitalized there at the time. Funeral services were Friday,...

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Klay Byker named new coach of WC girls’ basketball

high school basketball Announcement made on Twitter Friday, April 8 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Western Christian High School and the Wolfpack girls’ basketball team announced on Twitter Friday, April 8, that they will have a new coach to guide the program in...

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Ty Van Essen to join Defenders

college signing Announcement made by Dordt University Wednesday, April 6 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Ty Van Essen and Dordt University announced Wednesday, April 6, that Van Essen has signed a letter of intent to continue his basketball career with the Defenders...

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Nighthawks rally to down Orabs 6-0

boyden-hull/rock valley boys’ soccer Cade Fisher of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley beats a Sheldon player to the ball with his head during Siouxland Conference boys' soccer at Sheldon Tuesday, April 5. The Nighthawks defeated the Orabs 6-0. (Photo/Nathan Broek)...

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B-H claims first victory to kick off 2022

boyden-hull boys’ golf Trey Van Roekel of Boyden-Hull chips onto the green during Siouxland Conference boys' golf at Rolling Hills Country Club in Hull Tuesday, April 5. Van Roekel shot a 47 as the Comets claimed the team victory on their home course. (Photo/Nathan...

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Comets finish sixth in first meet of 2022

boyden-hull girls’ golf Boyden-Hull's Josie Grond surveys the green before hitting a chip shot at Meadow Acres during the opening meet of Siouxland Conference golf for the 2022 season Tuesday, April 5. Boyden-Hull finished the meet in sixth place. (Photo/Jessica...

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B-H/RV comes up short on opening night

boyden-hull/rock valley girls’ soccer Alicia Pablo of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley uses her chest to maintain control of the ball during Siouxland Conference girls' soccer versus Sheldon Tuesday, April 5. The Nighthawks fell to the Sheldon Orabs 1-0. (Photo/Nathan Broek)...

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’Pack fall short in first dual of 2022

western christian girls’ golf Maggie Fykstra of Western Christian takes a putt during non-conference girls' golf against Worthington, Minnesota, Monday, April 4. Fykstra shot a 70 as the Wolfpack fell to Worthington 219-242. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Due to a lack of...

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Wolfpack refocus after halftime break

western christian boys’ soccer Uchan Harberts of Western Christian prepares to throw the ball into the field of play during boys' soccer at MOC-Floyd Valley Monday, April 4. The Wolfpack defeated the Dutch 2-0. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Western Christian fails to play its...

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Tale of two halves still favors Western

western christian girls’ soccer Apiyo Harberts of Western Christian works to kick the ball around an MOC-Floyd Valley defender during girls' soccer versus the Dutch Monday, April 4. The Wolfpack came away with a 4-1 victory. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Wolfpack score three...

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Opening night bodes well for Wolfpack

western christian boys’ golf Leyton Roetman of Western Christian takes a shot from the fairway during non-conference boys' golf at Rolling Hills Monday, April 4. Roetman was a second-place medalist with a nine-hole round of 40 in helping the Wolfpack claim a 166-178...

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