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...
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...
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...
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...
Trinity Christian students reflect on All-State speech performances
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Trinity Christian Speech students Belle Schiermeyer, Dana De Boer and Jayda Van Egdom participated in the March 28 All-State Speech Festival on the campus of UNI. The students joined around 400 fellow performers at the...
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...
Community comes out for business expo and pancake supper in Hull
THE HULL AMBULANCE PANCAKE SUPPER The Hull Ambulance pancake supper was in the basement of the Hull Community Building March 30 from 5-7 p.m. The community showed great support for the ambulance squad through the free-will donations given. Members of the Hull...
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...
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...
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...
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...
’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...
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...
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...
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....
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture celebrates National Ag Day in Sioux County
CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL AG.DAY Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig made a stop at Sioux Center’s Terrace View Event Center Tuesday, March 22, in celebration of the 49th annual National Ag Day. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane Johnson | Staff Writer Iowa’s...
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...
Dad’s Belgian Waffle fundraiser a success for Boyden Library
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer On Tuesday, March 22, the Boyden Library hosted a Dad’s Belgian Waffle Supper at the Demco Community Center to raise funds for technology and programming for children to use at the Boyden Public Library. A free-will donation was...
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...