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Full-court press stalls Tigers in the second half

trinity christian girls’ basketball  Anna Postma of Trinity Christian makes a hard dribble drive to the basket from the baseline during non-conference girls’ basketball versus Sibley-Ocheyedan Monday, Jan. 4. The Tigers lost to the Generals 60-26. (Photo/Nathan Broek)...

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Wolfpack claim two in Sibley-Ocheyedan quadrangular

western christian wrestling Tristan Mulder poses with the Western Christian wrestling cheerleaders after securing his 100th career victory at a quadrangular hosted by Sibley-Ocheyedan Thursday, Jan. 7. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Night highlighted by Tristan Mulder’s 100th...

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Rolling up sleeves for COVID-19 vaccine

David Janssen MD and LoriAnne Andersen MD were among the first to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at Sioux Center Health Monday, Dec. 28. Staff is working toward a vaccination rate of 75 to 80 percent of hospital workers. (Photo/Submitted) Jennifer Kor | Staff...

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Anglers ready for ice fishing

HAVE ICE, WILL FISH Anglers across the state have begun to find ice thick enough for ice fishing. The Iowa Departmaent of Natural Resources has important safety tips to share to keep anglers safe. (Photo/Submitted)  Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Anglers across the state...

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Kiwanis Club members celebrate first meeting anniversary

Hull Kiwanis Club members Russ Goold, Ron Boote, Jim Collins, and Todd Zuidema, are proud of the work they are able to do for the community. While COVID-19 has made it difficult to continue their work, the men continue to press on. (Photo/Submitted) Jennifer Kor |...

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Wilma Koedam

93 Hull, Iowa December 31, 2020 Wilma Ida Koedam, 93, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, at Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley, Iowa. Funeral service was Tuesday, Jan. 5, at American Reformed Church, Hull, with interment in in Valley View Cemetery,...

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Strong start fails to hold up

boyden-hull girls’ basketball Leah Rozeboom and Ellie Woelber of Boyden-Hull fight for a rebound during Siouxland Conference girls’ basketball at Central Lyon Saturday, Jan. 2. The Comets fell to the Lions 47-35. (Photo/Lisa Miller) First-quarter lead quickly slips...

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Western edges Dell Rapids by 1

western christian boys’ basketball Eli Van Essen of Western Christian makes a strong dribble drive to the basket during non-conference boys’ basketball at Sergeant Bluff-Luton Dec. 21. The Wolfpack played Dell Rapids Saturday, Jan. 2, at the Sioux Falls Pentagon and...

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Happy New Year!

Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Changing the wall calendar from December to January may have never been more anticipated than in 2020 as it has been a year few will ever forget.  Together we have worked on making the community a...

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Hair on Hickory provides right atmosphere for new stylist

FAMILIAR FACE Meghan Brummel has joined the staff of stylists at Hair on Hickory. (Photo/Submitted)  Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer A familiar face at Hair on Hickory has now become a hair stylist. Specializing in updos, wedding hair and formal event styles, Meghan...

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Regional Housing Trust Fund offers assistance

Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer As the weather continues to get colder, homeowners are finding ways to make sure heat stays inside and doesn’t seep to the outside. It can be difficult to know where to begin, but with help from the Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Trust...

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Christmas cheer on display at Hull Christian School

Students and staff participated in Christmas dress-up days Dec. 17-22 before dismissing for the holiday break. Thursday, Dec. 17, was Comfy Thursday for students to wear Christmas pajamas, Christmas socks or anything comfy and cozy. On Friday, Dec. 18, Flannel Friday,...

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Darlene Wallenburg

73 Hull, Iowa December 21, 2020 Darlene “Dar” Wallenburg, 73, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at her home.  Funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 26, at First Christian Reformed Church, Hull, with interment in Valley View Cemetery, Rock Valley,...

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Bernard Driesen

83 Hull, Iowa December 23, 2020 Bernard Driesen, 83, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids, Iowa. Funeral service was Monday, Dec. 28, at Calvary Protestant Reformed Church, Hull, with interment in Hope...

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Richard Vande Hoef

95 Sibley, Iowa December 20, 2020 Richard Vande Hoef, 95, of Sibley, Iowa, passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at Country View Manor in Sibley. Funeral service was Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at Christian Reformed Church, Sibley, with interment in Holman Township...

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Defense allows Comets to roll

Avery Noble of Boyden-Hull fights her way to the basket from the post and gets bumped by an Okoboji player during Siouxland Conference girls’ basketball Tuesday, Dec. 22. The Comets rolled over the Pioneers 52-28. (Photo/Nathan Broek) boyden-hull girls’ basketball...

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Comets out-score Pioneers 68-59

Bryan Zylstra of Boyden-Hull pulls up for a mid-range jump shot with an Okoboji player attempting to defend during Siouxland Conference boys’ basketball Tuesday, Dec. 22. The Comets topped the Pioneers 68-59. (Photo/Nathan Broek) boyden-hull boys’ basketball Nathan...

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Grapplers still confident despite dropping two

Harrison McFarland of the Western Christian wrestling team. McFarland was one of a few wrestlers to earn a pin during a non-conference double dual event at Pocahontas Area Tuesday, Dec. 22. (Photo/Nathan Broek) western christian wrestling Nathan Broek | Sports Editor...

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Tigers notch second victory of the 2020-21 season

trinity christian girls’ basketball Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Trinity Christian 4-13-21-5  43 Harris-Lake Park 4-6-3-7  20 LAKE PARK-Trinity Christian put the pressure on defensively in its War Eagle Conference girls’ basketball game on the road with...

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Trinity Christian back to .500

trinity christian boys’ basketball Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Trinity Christian  11-17-10-12  50 Harris-Lake Park 12-12-10-10  43 LAKE PARK-After a disappointing end to the week at Gehlen Catholic of LeMars Saturday, Dec. 19, the Trinity Christian boys’ basketball...

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