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Track teams battle elements in Orange City

western christian girls’ and boys’ track and field Rilan Tiedeman of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley runs his leg of the distance medley during the Nighthawks' track and field triangular Tuesday, Feb. 5. (Photo/Andraya Bahnson) Wolfpack boys finish fourth with the Western...

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Practice meet helps Nighthawks kick off 2022 season

boyden-hull/rock valley track and field Kavri Van Kekerix of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley runs to the finish line during the 400-meter dash at the Nighthawks' track and field triangular Tuesday, Feb. 5. (Photo/Andraya Bahnson) Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley gets a better sense of...

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Making room for future development

PAVING THE WAY FOR NEW OPPORTUNITY IN HULL The Hull Industrial Development Corporation recently began the process of taking down the acreage buildings at 516 Black Forrest Road, starting with the barn on the property. The project is the start of plans being...

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Entertainment and BBQ on tap at The Grain House

PAPA’S SMOKIN’ MEATS STOPS IN HULL Spirit Lake-based Papa’s Smokin’ Meats food truck provided barbecue food for guests who were entertained by The Usual Suspects at The Grain House Saturday, April 2. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane Johnson | Staff Writer Food and...

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New representative sworn on to Hull City Council

Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Hull resident Faye De Kam was sworn onto the Hull City Council Thursday, March 31.  Councilor De Kam comes to the position with a deeply-engrained understanding of Hull and its citizens.  She has worked as the Hull...

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Emerald ash borer threatens Sioux County ash trees

Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer On Thursday, March 24, a public information meeting was held at the Sioux County ISU Extension and Outreach in Orange City on the topic of the Emerald Ash Borer and the threat that the presence of the insect poses to ash trees in...

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Joy Van Velzen

95 Sheldon, Iowa March 25, 2022 Joy Van Velzen, 95, of Sheldon, Iowa, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022, at Cobble Creek Assisted Living in Sheldon.  Memorial service was Wednesday, March 30, at Andringa Funeral Home, Sheldon, with interment in Sheridan Township...

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Former Wolfpack runners impress in outdoor meet

college track and field Western athletes help Dordt University claim automatic bids to the NAIA outdoor national meet, as well as earn high conference and national marks Nathan Broek | Sports Editor SIOUX CENTER-Former Western Christian track and field standouts...

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Wyatt Gulker picks Dordt University

college signing Gulker will play basketball for Defenders starting in the 2022-2023 season Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Dordt University announced in a press release Friday, April 1, that Western Christian boys’ basketball standout Wyatt Gulker has announced he will...

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Possession soccer allows Wolfpack to take off

western christian boys’ soccer Scott Van Heuvelen goes airborne as he attempts to dribble the ball around a West Sioux player during boys' soccer in Hawarden Thursday, March 31. The Wolfpack came away with a 6-1 win over the Falcons. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Western...

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’Pack break through in the second half

western christian girls’ soccer Cambrie Krikke of Western Christian attempts to boot the ball around the West Sioux defense during girls' soccer Thursday, March 31. The Wolfpack defeated the Falcons 4-1. (Photo/Nathan Broek) After coming up short on opportunities in...

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Coaching some of the region’s best

ibca pizza ranch boys’ all-star classic Ty Van Essen of Western Christian, pictured front row, third from left, poses with the rest of the Iowa Basketball Coaches' Association Pizza Ranch All-Star Classic boys' team following the event on the campus of Dallas...

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Final flight as Nighthawk coaches

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley defensive coordinator Heath Swanson yells out instructions to the Nighthawks' defense from the sidelines during the Class 3A state title game against Harlan this past fall. Swanson announced he has stepped down from the position on the...

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712 Realty gains new realtor

712 REALTY NEW REALTOR Boyden native Ashton Kraai comes to 712 Realty to work alongside owners Darren and Darla Van’t Hul.  She will work to introduce clients to commercial and residential properties as well as assist in property management for the company....

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Special Youth Challenge Ministries turkey hunt planned

Special Youth Challenge Ministries turkey hunt planned Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Special Youth Challenge Ministries is putting on its annual youth turkey hunt in Webb, Iowa, April 23-25.  The all-volunteer nonprofit Christian organization seeks to provide...

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Local athletes participate in all-star event

dordt university all-star game Boyden-Hull player Vance Katzfey was named as the black team MVP after the Dordt University High School All-Star game that was played Thursday, March 24. But the black team came up short to the white team 104-101. (Photo/courtesy of the...

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