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Hawks roll past North Union to punch ticket to State

Hawks roll past North Union to punch ticket to State
Faces beam all around as L-S seniors Kate Harthoorn and Tatum Huyser accept the State-Qualifying banner. Teammates looking on in the back are Brooke Harthoorn, Breah Lowry, Ava Brummel, Aubrey Harthoorn, Brilynn Tice (far back), Isabelle Vos, Brynlee Farrell, Kenna Johnson, and Mandeesa Vos. Photo by Taylor Photography. When opportunity meets determination, dreams come true....
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John Van Woerkom, 95

John Van Woerkom, 95, of Pella, passed away Feb. 26, 2026. Funeral ser-vices were held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Mar. 3, at Corner-stone Church. Mem-orials may be given to Hospice of Pella or Pella Christian Schools. John Edward Van Woerkom was born Feb. 8, 1931, the first-born son of Bastian and Gertie (Vande Wall) Van Woerkom....
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Pete Van Soelen, 98

Pete Van Soelen, of Grinnell, passed onto glory on Mar. 1, 2026, at the advanced age of 98 years. Visitation with family present will be 4-6 p.m., Friday, Mar. 6, at Sully Community Church. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Mar. 7, at Sully Christian Reformed Church. Interment will be in Sully Cemetery....
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Michele Ann Zegers, 66

Michele Ann Zegers, 66, of Grinnell, peacefully passed away with family by her side at UnityPoint – Grinnell Regional Medical Center on Mar. 2, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Mar. 6, at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell. Family will greet friends during a...
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