Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Former Western Christian and Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley football players were honored with Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) all-conference honors as released Wednesday, Dec. 23. Headlining the crew was first-team selection and...
Brayden Van Meeteren of Western Christian backs his way into the paint during non-conference boys’ basketball at Sergeant Bluff-Luton Monday, Dec. 21. The Class 2A fourth-ranked Wolfpack fell to the Warriors 47-43. (Photo/Nathan Broek) western christian boys’...
Lydia Van Kley of Western Christian pushes the ball up court and past a Sergeant Bluff-Luton defender during non-conference girls’ basketball on the road Monday, Dec. 21. The Wolfpack fell to the Warriors 51-47. (Photo/Nathan Broek) western christian girls’ basketball...
SPECIAL REMEMBRANCE (Above) Wanda Jansma and Betty Pollema stand at the Veterans’ Memorial after placing wreaths from Wreaths Across America Saturday, Dec. 19. Wreaths were placed in honor of those who served the country and their names were said as a way to never...
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer With a mere 25 percent chance of light snow flurries forecast by The Weather Channel on Dec. 23, it seems unlikely 2020 will include a white Christmas. With unseasonably-mild temperatures this entire holiday season and amid the...
RETIREMENT AHEAD Hendrene Zoet has retired from her position at Homestead Cooperative of Hull after 25 years. Thankful for all the friends she has made along the way, Zoet was happy to be the hands and feet of Jesus through her work. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Longtime...
83 Sioux Center, Iowa December 17, 2020 Mariann Haak, 83, of Sioux Center, Iowa, passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, at her home. Funeral service was Monday Dec. 21, at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, Sioux Center, with interment in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Sioux...
69 Renner, South Dakota December 14, 2020 Steven Douglas Lerdal, 69, of Renner, South Dakota, passed away Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, at his home. Private graveside service was Friday, Dec. 18, at Hills of Rest Cemetery in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Survivors...
34 Sheldon, Iowa December 11, 2020 Benjamin DeWit, 34, of Sheldon, Iowa, passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center. Funeral service was Friday, Dec. 18, at Living Water Community Church, Sheldon, with interment in Hope Cemetery, Hull,...
boyden-hull/rock valley wrestling Jaxson Rozeboom of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley attempts to put his Sheldon/South O’Brien opponent Cason Johanhes to his back via a cradle during Siouxland Conference double dual action hosted by the Orabs Thursday, Dec. 17. Rozeboom lost...
trinity christian boys’ basketball Carson Zandstra of Trinity Christian works his way to the basket for a layup during War Eagle Conference boys’ basketball versus MMC-RU Tuesday, Dec. 15. The Tigers defeated the Royals 53-45. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Defensive effort...
western christian wrestling Double dual rescheduled to LeMars due to COVID-19 concerns with Akron-Westfield and the Wolfpack finish the night 1-1 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor LEMARS-The Western Christian wrestling team was originally scheduled to have a double dual at...
boyden-hull girls’ basketball After holding a lead for much of the game, Boyden-Hull holds off a late rally by Sioux Center for a Siouxland Conference road victory Tuesday, Dec. 15 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Boyden-Hull 19-16-9-8 52 Sioux Center...
trinity christian girls’ basketball Josie Postma of Trinity Christian fires a hook shot in the lane during War Eagle Conference girls’ basketball versus MMC-RU Tuesday, Dec. 15. The Tigers fell to the Royals 66-21. (Photo/Nathan Broek) After a close first quarter,...
western christian girls’ basketball Madison Vis looks for space to drive to the basket during Lakes Conference girls’ basketball versus Cherokee Friday, Dec. 18. The Wolfpack fell short to the Braves 52-42. (Photo/Sierra Nielsen) Early deficit proves costly, but...
western christian boys’ basketball Ashtin Van’t Hul fires a 3 during Lakes Conference boys’ basketball versus Cherokee Friday, Dec. 18. The Western Christian Wolfpack defeated the Braves 89-65. (Photo/Sierra Nielsen) Hot shooting at home gives the Wolfpack a big Lakes...
boyden-hull boys’ basketball Early 10-point lead aids Boyden-Hull from a late barrage of 3s by Sioux Center for a 76-60 Siouxland Conference victory Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Boyden-Hull 23-19-15-19 76 Sioux Center 13-15-18-14 60 SIOUX CENTER-Class 2A...
HIGH PLACINGS The Western Christian dance team recently performed during halftime of a varsity boys’ basketball game. The group performed their pom routine which earned a Division 1 rating at the state competition recently. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Dance team competes...
REINDEER GAMES Residents at Aspen Heights Assisted Living enjoyed a snowball fight with marshmallows with staff dressed as reindeer recently. The activity was one way the staff is helping keep spirits bright this holiday season. (Photo/Submitted) Jennifer Kor | Staff...
SOMETHING FOR ALL Darlene Woelber, left, and Bill Lange, right, of The Foreign Candy Company in Hull, showcase the many options for candy gifts and pre-packaged candy gift baskets available. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer The COVID-19 pandemic has...
