group considers selling building Members of the Hull American Legion Post recently voted to begin negotiations with Farmers Mutual Insurance for the purchase of the Legion building located on Main Street next to the insurance building. (Photo/Jeanne Visser) Jeanne...
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Service dog and veteran attend BCC meeting
A veteran and his dog The Boyden Community Club met Wednesday. Veteran, Sgt. James Clinton and his dog attended. Clinton spoke on behalf of Partners for Patriots which supports veterans by providing them with professionally-trained dogs that can help them through...
Iowa set to enter hemp production arena
Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer A new national month is on the calendar for the first time in January 2020. National Cannabidiol (CBD) Month recognizes the rise of CBD - a cannabidiol extract derived from the hemp plant thought to have natural health benefits. However,...
Den Besten to showcase cup stacking at Hull Library
Hunter Den Besten will be at the Hull Public Library Monday, Jan. 20, at 3:45 p.m. to demonstrate the sport of cup stacking. The 15-year-old Boyden-Hull freshman is the son of Mark and Angie Den Besten, Boyden. Hunter is currently ranked the sixth-best cup stacker in...
sioux county board of supervisors report for week of jan. 6
Carl Vande Weerd | Contributor Sioux County Board of Supervisors Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe I’m starting my second year already as 5th district supervisor. I would like to thank everyone that has talked to me and hope I can continue to keep you informed...
Iowa Democratic Party caucus locations announced for Sioux County
Iowa’s Democratic Party Caucus is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 3. All registered Democrats are encouraged to attend. Doors open at the nine Sioux County locations at 6:30 p.m. Individuals must be in line or signed in by 7 p.m. to participate. During the caucus,...
John Schoep
John Schoep 87 Luverne, Minnesota January 9, 2020 John H. Schoep, 87, of Luverne, Minnesota, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. Memorial service was Monday, Jan. 13, at American Reformed Church, Luverne, with interment in...
Lois Sietstra
Lois Sietstra 90 Boyden, Iowa January 9, 2020 Lois Sietstra, 90, of Boyden, Iowa, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, at Fieldcrest Assisted Living in Sheldon, Iowa. Memorial service was Monday, Jan. 13, at United Presbyterian Church, Boyden, with interment in Sheridan...
Wanda Arenz
Wanda Arenz 80 Cass Lake, Minnesota January 6, 2020 Wanda Arenz, 80, of Cass Lake, Minnesota, died Jan. 6, 2020, at Sanford Hospital in Bemidji, Minnesota. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Cease Family Funeral Home in...
Gerrit Van Holland
Gerrit Van Holland 82 Rock Valley, Iowa January 6, 2020 Gerrit H. Van Holland, 82, of Rock Valley, Iowa, passed away Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 at Fellowship Village in Inwood, Iowa. Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 11, at First Reformed Church, Rock Valley, with...
Linda Bolyard
Linda Bolyard 71 Spencer, Iowa January 4, 2020 Linda Bolyard 71, of Spencer, Iowa, passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, at Avera McKennan Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Memorial services were Thursday, Jan. 9, at Andringa Funeral Home Sheldon...
Harrisburg Tigers hand Western its third defeat
Abby Postma of Western Christian fights her way to the basket for a layup during non-conference girls’ basketball versus Harrisburg, South Dakota, Tuesday, Jan. 7. The Wolfpack fell to the Tigers 56-48. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Harrisburg,...
Defensive effort keys 51-38 non-conference win
Eli Van Essen of Western Christian drives baseline en route to attempting a layup during non-conference boys’ basketball with Harrisburg, South Dakota, Tuesday, Jan. 7. The Wolfpack came away with a 51-38 win. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Carson Schubert | Writer Harrisburg,...
Tigers continue to search for their first win of the season
Megan Van Maanen of Trinity Christian works her way into the paint by backing down an Adrian-Ellsworth, Minnesota, defender during non-conference girls’ basketball Monday, Jan. 6. The Tigers fell to the Dragons 56-39. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Nathan Broek | Sports Editor...
Transition game costs Tigers defeat in Minnesota
Bryce Van Maanen of Trinity Christian swipes the ball away from an Adrian-Ellsworth, Minnesota player during non-conference boys’ basketball Monday, Jan. 6. The Tigers were defeated by the Dragons 70-52. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Trinity...
Nighthawks claim three of five in Sioux City
Nathan Broek | Sports Editor SIOUX CITY-The Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley wrestling team finished the day 3-2 with the main positive being a victory over Sioux City Heelan to end the day, but the Nighthawks felt they had more to give at the Sioux City East dual team...
Nighthawks split two to open second half of the season
Jaxson Rozeboom of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley gets his legs in and stretches out his Hinton opponent, Mason Vondrak, during a non-conference double dual meet hosted by Central Lyon/George-Little Rock Thursday, Jan. 9. Rozeboom won the 132-pound match by a 13-2 major...
Ally Postma chooses to continue career at Dordt University
Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Western Christian girls’ basketball player Ally Postma signed a letter of intent Friday, Jan. 10, to continue her basketball career at Dordt University in Sioux Center. Postma averaged 5.2 points per game a season ago while shooting 37.9...
Van Voorst chooses Northwestern College
Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Western Christian’s shot putter, Jake Van Voorst, has signed a letter of intent to continue his track and field career at Northwestern College in Orange City starting in 2021. Van Voorst has competed three years for the Wolfpack and coach...
Boyden-Hull tops Sheldon 57-40
Sydney Te Slaa of Boyden-Hull attempts to tip a Sheldon pass during Siouxland Conference girls’ basketball Tuesday, Jan. 7. The Comets defeated the Orabs 57-40. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Sheldon ...