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Summer theater production in SummerFest lineup of activities

READY FOR THE SHOW Director Cindy Moeller (left) directs the actors for Summerfest’s “Doo-Wop Wed Widing Hood” performance.  Front (left to right): Madisyn DeJong, Aubree Boender, Samantha Gaul.  Back (left to right): Aalijah Moss, Brady Teunissen, Andrew Kaufman,...

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Chamber director ending tenure, planning new Hull business

After directing Chamber efforts three years, Faye De Kam is moving on from position Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer Faye De Kam began her time as Chamber director in February 2018.  She takes pride in starting the infamous Hogtoberfest for the Hull community fall...

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Agropur CheeseFest: Food for Funding

HERE’S THE BEEF Vern Oostra piles burgers on buns on Craig Moss’ tray.  The burgers were prepared by Oostra and Moss who both work for the Sioux County Cattlemen. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The 11th annual Agropur CheeseFest took place...

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Finding studs, finding hope

STRONG FOUNDATION Painted studs enhanced with Bible verses, Christian sentiments and blessings for the Gonzalez home and family were on display at Family Fun Night hosted by Habitat For Humanity. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Habitat For Humanity hosts Family Fun Night...

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Todd Warntjes

47 Rock Rapids, Iowa June 25, 2021 Todd Warntjes, 47, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021, at his home. Funeral service was Thursday, July 1, at First Reformed Church, Rock Rapids, with interment in Riverview Cemetery, Rock Rapids.   Todd...

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’Pack put it all together against Spencer Tigers

western christian baseball Two three-run innings prove to be enough to claim a 6-5 Lakes Conference win Monday, June 28 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Spencer 0-0-0-0-3-1-1  5 Western Christian 0-0-0-3-0-3-X  6 HULL-Western Christian scored three times in two...

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Nighthawks edge Dutch 3-2

boyden-hull/rock valley softball Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley first baseman Gretta Van Es catches a high throw for an out at first base during non-conference softball at Western Christian Tuesday, June 29. The Nighthawks fell to the Wolfpack 8-5. (Photo/Nathan Broek)...

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Nighthawks struggle at the plate against Dutch

boyden-hull/rock valley baseball Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley goes up against one of the top pitchers in the Siouxland Conference and falls 7-0 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor MOC-Floyd Valley 2-0-2-3-0-0-0  7 B-H/RV 0-0-0-0-0-0-0  0 ROCK VALLEY - Boyden-Hull/Rock...

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Relaxed approach gives Wolfpack the edge

western christian vs b-h/rv softball Josie Zeutenhorst of Western Christian fouls off a pitch at the plate during non-conference softball versus Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Tuesday, June 29. The Wolfpack defeated the Nighthawks 8-5. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Nighthawks still...

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Bats fail to keep up with Spencer

western christian softball Tigers score eight times while the Wolfpack only manage two in Lakes Conference play Monday, June 28 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Spencer 0-4-1-0-0-0-3  8 Western Christian 2-0-0-0-0-0-0  2 HULL-Western Christian scored two runs...

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Emma Westphal chooses Northwestern College

Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Western Christian volleyball standout, Emma Westphal, signed a letter of intent Wednesday, June 30, to continue her volleyball career at Northwestern College in Orange City for the 2022 season. Westphal is a 6-foot outside hitter and...

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Tigers rough up Wolves 15-2

trinity christian baseball Trinity Christian senior Anthony Kooiker fires in a pitch during War Eagle Conference baseball versus Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Wednesday, June 30. The Tigers fell to the Hawks 5-3. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Trinity Christian gets bats going in the...

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Seven errors hand Tigers an 11-3 defeat

trinity christian softball Paityn Brummel of Trinity Christian slides into home plate safely to score the Tigers’ first run in War Eagle Conference softball Wednesday, June 30. Trinity Christian defeated the Hawks 7-0. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Trinity Christian takes two...

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ANEW Nutrition energizes Hull community

A FLAVOR COMBINATION FOR ALL Owner, Shelly Van Otterloo (left), and her daughter, Lindsey Van Otterloo (right), will be serving at the new tea and shake shop, ANEW Nutrition, located inside B. Fierce Boutique. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer...

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Getting a closer look at Aspen Heights Senior Living

SHOWING OFF Residents Wilma Grevengoed and Leolea Bakker visit with De Koster and De Koster attorney, Philip De Koster, during an open house event June 24 at Aspen Heights Senior Living community. “I love it here!” Grevengoed exclaimed. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson)...

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Despite trials, Baartman family finds support

Auction fundraiser planned for July 9 Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The Rolling Hills Country Club is hosting an auction benefit, organized by a committee of friends and family, for the Adam and Michelle Baartman family.  Adam and Michelle’s son, Levi, was born...

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Encouraging the enjoyment of golf

PGA teaching professional Alex Jenssen leads rec golf camp TECHNIQUE AND POSTURE KEY Golf camp student, Gracie Weldner (right), hits a golf ball using her 8 iron at the Rolling Hills Golf Course Tuesday, June 22.  PGA teaching professional, Alex Jenssen (left),...

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Jean Schryver

97 Sibley, Iowa June 24, 2021 Jean Marie Schryver, 97 of Sibley, Iowa, died Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Country View Manor in Sibley. Private funeral services were Monday, June 28, at Jurrens Funeral Home, Sibley, with interment in Holman Township Cemetery, Sibley....

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Lavonne Meyer

88 George, Iowa June 25, 2021 Lavonne Meyer, 88, of George, Iowa, died Friday, June 25, 2021, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, at St. John Lutheran Church, rural Boyden, Iowa, with...

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Todd Warntjes

47 Rock Rapids, Iowa June 25, 2021 Todd Warntjes, 47, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021, at this home. Funeral service will be Thursday, July 1 at 10:30 a.m. at First Reformed Church, Rock Rapids, with interment in Riverview Cemetery, Rock...

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