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Anita Hofland

65 Hospers, Iowa January 17, 2021 Anita (Vaas) Hofland, 65, of Hospers, Iowa, passed away Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.  Funeral service was Friday, Jan. 22, at Calvary Christian Reformed Church, Orange City, Iowa, with interment...

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Saving money on car bills with the right mechanic

Saving money on car bills with the right mechanic Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Finding the right mechanic that is trust worthy and reliable can be difficult for many. Shopping around can lead to finding different problems a driver wasn’t expecting. Staff at Scott’s...

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Western Christian stalled by third-ranked Unity

western christian girls’ basketball Teagan DeJager of Western Christian fires a jump shot from the lane with multiple Unity Christian defenders attempting to defend during non-conference girls’ basketball in Orange City Monday, Jan. 18. The Knights handed the Wolfpack...

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‘Pack overcome slow start to down Knights

western christian boys’ basketball Chandler Pollema of Western Christian attempts to keep his dribble alive as he drives the lane from the top of the key during non-conference boys’ basketball at Unity Christian Monday, Jan. 18. The Wolfpack defeated the Knights...

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‘Poor performance’ leads to a 15-point defeat

trinity christian boys’ basketball Tigers will look to go back to the drawing board following another War Eagle Conference defeat  Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Trinity Christian 7-13-4-16  40 MMC-RU            16-10-12-17 ...

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Nighthawks take one of two in first of home dual meets

boyden-hull/rock valley wrestling Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley tops Spirit Lake Park by criteria, before falling to Sergeant Bluff-Luton and Siouxland Conference rival West Lyon Nathan Broek | Sports Editor ROCK VALLEY-The Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley wrestling team hosted its...

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IHSAA announces wrestling tournament will go as planned

Nathan Broek | Sports Editor The Iowa High School Athletic Association announced, after its board of control meetings Thursday, Jan. 21, that the 2021 state wrestling tournament will run as scheduled. The state dual team tournament will be wrestled as normal...

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Emily Heynen picks Dordt University

Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Emily Heynen announced on Twitter Monday, Jan. 18, that she has signed a letter of intent to continue her track career at Dordt University following her senior season for the Western Christian track team this spring. Heynen has been a part...

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Emma Zoet chooses Northwestern College

Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley track and field standout Emma Zoet has signed a letter of intent to continue her track and field career at Northwestern College in Orange City following her senior season this coming spring. Zoet qualified for the...

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Tigers stumble against fifth-ranked Royals

trinity christian girls’ basketball Trinity Christian still pleased with the effort despite a 55-17 defeat Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Trinity Christian 2-1-8-6  17 MMC-RU 17-18-14-6  55 MARCUS-The Trinity Christian girls had the tough task of going up...

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Comets fall back under .500

boyden-hull girls’ basketball Ellie Woelber of Boyden-Hull muscles her way to the basket during Siouxland Conference girls’ basketball Tuesday, Jan. 19. The Comets fell to the Lions 78-50. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Boyden-Hull unable to stun Class 2A eighth-ranked Central...

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Top-ranked Comets pull away from Lions

boyden-hull boys’ basketball Damion Reuvers of Boyden-Hull bodies up a Central Lyon defender during Siouxland Conference boys’ basketball Tuesday, Jan. 19. The Comet reserves got some playing time as the Comets rolled to a 78-51 win. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Big 23-10 and...

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New neighbors for Maple Street

Siouxland Habitat for Humanity accepting applications Siouxland Habitat for Humanity is taking applications for a new home to be built at 2013 Maple St. All applications are due by Wednesday, Feb. 17. (Photo/Submitted)  Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Habitat for Humanity...

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Additional space to help provide better customer experience

NEW SPACE FOR CUSTOMERS AND STAFF An addition being added to the front of the office at D & K Doors will serve a number of purposes for customers and staff. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Since Friday, Jan. 1, construction equipment has been...

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Carol Byl

81 Sioux Center, Iowa January 12, 2021 Carol M. Byl, 81, of Sioux Center, Iowa, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at Royale Meadows Care Center in Sioux Center. Memorial service was Monday, Jan. 18, at Faith Christian Reformed Church, Sioux Center, with...

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Comets edge out Knights 67-47

boyden-hull boys’ basketball Defensive effort in the second half allows Boyden-Hull to claim a non-conference boys’ basketball victory over Unity Christian Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Unity Christian 18-7-9-13  47 Boyden-Hull 20-12-14-21  67 HULL-Both teams...

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Fourth quarter stalls momentum for Comets

boyden-hull girls’ basketball Unity Christian’s 18-7 run in final eight minutes hands Boyden-Hull a 66-45 defeat Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Unity Christian 18-19-11-18  66 Boyden-Hull 1          6-13-9-7  45 HULL-Boyden-Hull kept...

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Finally getting recognized

iowa football coaches association coach of the year awards Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley assistant coach and defensive coordinator Heath Swanson gets Assistant Coach of the Year in Class 3A for the first time Nathan Broek | Sports Editor The Iowa Football Coaches...

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