western christian wrestling Brooks McFarland of Western Christian gets to the back of his Woodbury Central opponent Ashton Libke during a non-conference triangular at West Sioux Jan. 10. McFarland was the top wrestler for the Wolfpack at the Lakes Conference...
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Second half keeps Tigers from victory
Ava Klein of Trinity Christian gets her hands up on defense during War Eagle Conference girls’ basketball versus Akron-Westfield Thursday, Jan. 27. The Tigers fell to the Westerners 57-19. (Photo/Nathan Broek) trinity christian girls’ basketball Trinity Christian...
Breaking records in final home meet
high school swimming Kohen Rankin celebrates with parents Lora and Eric Rankin following Senior Night for the Sioux City Spartans swim team Wednesday, Jan. 26. Rankin broke the 200 individual medley record with a time of 1:52.66. The old record previously stood for 24...
Poor first quarter once again stalls Tigers
trinity christian boys’ basketball Drew Poppema of Trinity Christian makes a hard dribble drive around an Akron-Westfield defender during War Eagle Conference boys’ basketball Thursday, Jan. 27. The Tigers defeated the Westerners 52-44. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Woodbury...
Two more Wolfpack join Defenders
college signings Van Dyken and Dokter made intentions known Tuesday, Jan. 25 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Dordt University announced on its website and Twitter that two more Western Christian volleyball standouts have joined the Defender volleyball program. Jaylin Van...
The GOAT scorer in Comet boys’ basketball
high school basketball Right: Tanner Te Slaa jumps up for a transition dunk during a Siouxland Conference boys’ basketball game with MOC-Floyd Valley Jan. 6. Te Slaa become the Comets’ all-time leading scorer in boys’ basketball history during a 78-44 win over South...
Forming bonds and connections
HELPING BE THE HANDS AND FEETS OF CHRIST Pastor Heath De Jong recently began his ministry at Boyden First Reformed Church and is getting settled into the community where he’s looking forward to learning how he and his family can help be the hands and feet of Christ...
Councilor Damstra speaks to Boyden community
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Boyden city council member, Stacie Damstra, comes to the position with a passion for Boyden and a desire to make a meaningful impact on the city’s future. With her term beginning on Jan. 1, 2022, she takes on a new role on the...
Hull Chamber to recognize outstanding citizens
OUTSTANDING BUSINESS AWARD De Koster & De Koster Law Offices is the recipient of the Outstanding Business Award. Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The 2022 Hull Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Award winners have been announced. The Outstanding Business Award...
Hull home deemed total loss after fire
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The home of Carol and Bryan Vande Stouwe in Hull was deemed a total loss after a fire Thursday, Jan. 20. Located on the corner of Third and Main streets, the home was engulfed in flames when Hull and Rock Valley Fire Departments...
Boyden-Hull theater to present “Wizard of Oz” musical
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The Boyden-Hull theater students will present their version of the musical “The Wizard of Oz” to community members Feb. 3 and Feb. 5. with each performance beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Boyden-Hull theater. Based on the...
Growing the dance team program through youngsters
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE This group of young dancers was eager to learn dance team moves from the Western Christian High School dance team during their annual camp Friday, January 21. (Photo/Mya Brands) Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Mya Brands | Staff Intern The...
Area musicians selected to honor performances
Boyden-Hull High School choir students Luke Myers, Treyton De Ruyter, Rilan Tiedeman, Nathaniel Jacobson, Katie Van Ten Den Top, Hannah Moret, Keilani Mae, and Hunter Den Besten performed January 17. (Photo/Submitted) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Hull Protestant...
Maintenance is key to keeping a used car running in winter
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Frigid temperatures and negative wind chill factors make for dangerous conditions during the winter months. This is especially true if the family vehicle is not working well, causing some to find themselves stuck on the side of...
Boyden city councilman begins term
Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Boyden city councilman Austin Loges began his term Jan. 1. A lifelong community member of Boyden, the opportunity for being on the city council comes with an air of excitement for Loges as it is another way he can give back to the...
Nighthawks claim one of three in Inwood
Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley wrestling Zach Strubbe of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley puts his Okoboji/Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn opponent in Nathaniel Franklyn to his back for back points during Siouxland Conference double dual action hosted by MOC-Floyd Valley Thursday, Jan. 20....
Comets take control of top spot in the conference
Boyden-Hull boys’ basketball Vance Katzfey drives down the lane for a layup during Siouxland Conference boys’ basketball at Central Lyon Tuesday, Jan. 18. The Comets defeated the Lions 61-55. (Photo/Lisa Miller) After a slow start, Boyden-Hull comes back and defeats...
Comets fall short of upsetting third-ranked Lions
Jewel Bergstrom of Boyden-Hull works her way into the paint with Central Lyon defenders attempting to defend during Siouxland Conference girls’ basketball in Rock Rapids Tuesday, Jan. 18. The Comets fell to the Lions 55-44. (Photo/Lisa Miller) Boyden-Hull girls’...
Lydia Van Kley chooses Dordt Defenders
College signing Lydia Van Kley of Western Christian prepares to sign a letter of intent to continue her volleyball career at Dordt University next fall. (Photo/submitted) Van Kley signed letter of intent Thursday, Jan. 13 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Dordt University...
Missed shots main cause for defeat
Peirce Groeneweg of Trinity Christian races up the court in transition during War Eagle Conference boys’ basketball versus Remsen-St. Mary’s Tuesday, Jan. 18. The Tigers fell to the Hawks 71-30. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Trinity Christian boys’ basketball Trinity players...