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Runs prove hard to come by against Jays

trinity christian softball Ava  Brummel of Trinity Christian makes contact with a pitch and rips a two-run home run during War Eagle Conference softball versus Akron-Westfield Friday, June 18. The Tigers still came up short in the game 13-2. (Photo/Nathan Broek)...

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Tigers fail to slow down Jays

trinity christian baseball James Andringa of Trinity Christian attempts to catch a short fly ball, while attempting to avoid teammate Evan De Jong during War Eagle Conference baseball versus Akron-Westfield Friday, June 18. The Tigers lost the game 6-1. (Photo/Nathan...

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Wolfpack fail to stop Spencer Tigers 5-1

western christian baseball Leyton Roetman of Western Christian takes a swing at a pitch during non-conference baseball at Unity Christian Tuesday, June 15. The Wolfpack fell to the Knights 10-0. (Photo/Lisa Miller) Western Christian is simply unable to keep up with...

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Wolfpack pleased despite a 7-0 defeat

western christian softball Jadyn Faber of Western Christian takes a rip at a pitch during non-conference softball at Unity Christian Tuesday, June 15. The Wolfpack came up short to the Knights 8-6. (Photo/Lisa Miller) Western Christian focuses on positives in a road...

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Nighthawks keep aiming to be a better team

boyden-hull/rock valley softball Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley still has miscues in in a 14-4 defeat to West Lyon in Siouxland Conference play Sierra Nielsen | Staff Intern B-H/RV 0-1-0-2-1-0-0 4 West Lyon 0-3-3-4-3-1-0 14 LARCHWOOD-The Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley softball team...

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Nighthawks stumble against Wildcats

boyden-hull/rock valley baseball The Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley bench begins to feel it in the later innings of Siouxland Conference baseball at Central Lyon Wednesday, June 16. The Nighthawks came away with a 9-5 win over the Lions. (Photo/Lisa Miller) Boyden-Hull/Rock...

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Makin’ a mess

WHO IS FASTER? Presenter Will Stuck competes in a race against second-grader, Ethan Scholten, demonstrating Bernoulli’s Principle to eager children during the summer reading event at the Boyden Library June 8.  (Photo/Shane D. Johnson) Boyden Library’s summer reading...

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Vacation Bible school participants give back

SPECIAL GUESTS Vacation Bible School students in Hull pose for a photo on the Hull Fire Department’s equipment. Pictured left to right: Brenden Vande Grind, Peter Steiger, Kayzer Cook, Grayden Van Roekel, Tucker Hoestra, and Eli Van Schouwen. (Photo/Shane D. Johnson)...

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Norma Kruse

80 Rock Rapids, Iowa June 9, 2021 Norma Kruse, 80, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Rock Rapids Health Centre.   Funeral service was Friday, June 11, at Vander Ploeg Funeral Home, Boyden, Iowa, with interment in St. John Lutheran...

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Area youth take on the outdoors in skills camp

Students enjoyed the canoeing and kayaking since it gave them a good chance to get wet and cool off. Julie Bosma | Editorial Assistant On Thursday, June 10, despite the extreme heat, 162 students participated in Outdoor Skills Day at Sandy Hollow hosted by Sioux...

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Team effort results in an 8-0 victory over Okoboji

boyden-hull/rock valley softball Jenny Luevano of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley makes contact with a pitch during Siouxland Conference softball with Okoboji Monday, June 7. The Nighthawks won the game 8-0 over the Pioneers. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Nighthawks play a good...

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Miscues on defense plague good pitching

western christian baseball Hunter Hofland throws out a pitch during Lakes Conference baseball versus Estherville-Lincoln Central Wednesday, June 9. The Wolfpack lost the contest 10-5. (Photo/Sierra Nielsen) Western Christian falls to Storm Lake 7-4 in Lakes Conference...

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Poor first inning downs Tigers against the Knights

trinity christian softball Trinity Christian third baseman Aubrey Van Briesen fires the ball to first base for an out during non-conference softball with Unity Christian Monday, June 7. The Tigers fell to the Knights 8-4. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Miscues on defense lead...

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Late-game magic gives Wolfpack a 10-3 win

western christian softball Western Christian rallies for eight runs in the seventh inning to claim a Lakes Conference road win over Storm Lake Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Western Christian  0-0-0-2-0-0-8  10 Storm Lake  1-0-0-0-1-1-0  3 STORM...

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Nighthawks rally for a 12-2 victory

boyden-hull/rock valley baseball Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley shortstop Caleb Kats attempts a tag on an Okoboji player during Siouxland Conference baseball Monday, June 7. The Nighthawks defeated the Pioneers 12-2 in six innings. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Boyden-Hull/Rock...

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Slow start costs Tigers against Knights

trinity christian baseball Trinity Christian third baseman Braxton Brummel slaps a tag on a Unity Christian player attempting to steal third base during non-conference baseball Monday, June 7. The Tigers fell to the Knights 13-3 in five innings. (Photo/Nathan Broek)...

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Splashing into summer

Shane D. Johnson | Staff Writer The Hull Community Pool opened to eager patrons Tuesday, June 1, as the temperature reached a high of 82, according to accuweather.com’s weather forecast. The heat was expected to rise and continue through the weekend, drawing even more...

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‘Arrr’ The kids ready to learn?

PIRATE SHIP CREATIONS Kids in grades first-third make their pirate ships unique and interesting with the help of STEM summer educator, Nichole Lowe, during the Iowa State University Extension-Sioux County program, “Escape from Davy Jones’ Locker,” June 2. (Photo/Shane...

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