Parkersburg Council reviews infrastructure, public safety needs
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Junior State Science and Technology Fair recognized for STEM excellence
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Joicelyn Joan Barber of Waverly, formerly of Dumont – Funeral service February 21st
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NIACC to offer adult English as a Second Language class in Belmond
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Ronald Tiller of Grundy Center – Private graveside service to be held
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NFIB report shows slight dip in small business hiring conditions
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Iowa Senate Democrats criticize Republican school funding proposal
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Friday, February 6
Girls Wrestling
IGHSAU Class 1A State Tournament – 9:00 a.m. (99 The Wave)
AP/GC
1A-125
Grace Storjohann (43-3) placed 1st and scored 29.5 team points.
Champ. Round 1 – Grace Storjohann (AP/GC) 43-3 won by fall over Cheyann Smith (Starmont) 25-16 (Fall 1:06)
Quarterfinal – Grace Storjohann (AP/GC) 43-3 won by tech fall over Kylar Downey (Clarinda) 49-8 (TF-1.5 2:29 (17-2))
Semifinal – Grace Storjohann (AP/GC) 43-3 won by fall over Keston Spratt (Williamsburg) 39-11 (Fall 1:58)
1st Place Match – Grace Storjohann (AP/GC) 43-3 won by fall over Aileen Aragon (West Liberty) 47-2 (Fall 2:43)
1A-155
Zoey Uhlenhopp (35-15) placed 8th and scored 6.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 – Kaylee Kintzel (Mount Vernon) 44-20 won by fall over Zoey Uhlenhopp (AP/GC) 35-15 (Fall 3:34)
Cons. Round 1 – Zoey Uhlenhopp (AP/GC) 35-15 won by major decision over Bryleigh Benz (Central Lyon-George Little Rock) 27-13 (MD 12-2)
Cons. Round 2 – Zoey Uhlenhopp (AP/GC) 35-15 won by fall over Lilly Ness (Williamsburg) 35-14 (Fall 2:53)
Cons. Round 3 – Eliana Kooi (West Lyon) 47-5 won by fall over Zoey Uhlenhopp (AP/GC) 35-15 (Fall 1:32)
7th Place Match – Kaylee Kintzel (Mount Vernon) 44-20 won by fall over Zoey Uhlenhopp (AP/GC) 35-15 (Fall 1:45)
BCLUW-SH
1A-140
Ceanna White (47-14) placed 6th and scored 13.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 – Ceanna White (BCLUW-SH) 47-14 won by fall over Nevaeh Bloker (Nashua-Plainfield) 28-14 (Fall 2:54)
Quarterfinal – Teagan Carritt (Logan-Magnolia-Woodbine) 44-1 won by fall over Ceanna White (BCLUW-SH) 47-14 (Fall 1:30)
Cons. Round 2 – Ceanna White (BCLUW-SH) 47-14 won by fall over Presley Pugh (Janesville) 36-17 (Fall 3:12)
Cons. Round 3 – Ceanna White (BCLUW-SH) 47-14 won by fall over Macie Little (North Mahaska) 45-4 (Fall 1:40)
Cons. Semi – Lucy Konechne (Central Lyon-George Little Rock) 40-2 won by fall over Ceanna White (BCLUW-SH) 47-14 (Fall 5:22)
5th Place Match – Katelyn Brandhorst (Woodward-Granger) 48-9 won by fall over Ceanna White (BCLUW-SH) 47-14 (Fall 4:38)
1A-155
Taya Hollingsworth (54-5) placed 6th and scored 11.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 – Taya Hollingsworth (BCLUW-SH) 54-5 won by fall over Lucy Potthoff (Kuemper Catholic) 27-20 (Fall 0:31)
Quarterfinal – Taya Hollingsworth (BCLUW-SH) 54-5 won by fall over Ryley Marcum (Missouri Valley) 39-6 (Fall 4:59)
Semifinal – Miley Walz (East Buchanan) 50-6 won by tech fall over Taya Hollingsworth (BCLUW-SH) 54-5 (TF-1.5 3:51 (15-0))
Cons. Semi – Eliana Kooi (West Lyon) 47-5 won by fall over Taya Hollingsworth (BCLUW-SH) 54-5 (Fall 1:52)
5th Place Match – Kiersyn Duncombe (Louisa-Muscatine) 45-12 won by medical forfeit over Taya Hollingsworth (BCLUW-SH) 54-5 (M. For.)
Hampton-Dumont-CAL
1A-190
Maren Subbert (40-4) placed 4th and scored 16.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 – Maren Subbert (Hampton-Dumont-CAL) 40-4 won in the ultimate tie breaker over Chloe Sexton (Highland, Riverside) 24-11 (UTB 1-0)
Quarterfinal – Ava Trende (New Hampton/Turkey Valley) 44-10 won by fall over Maren Subbert (Hampton-Dumont-CAL) 40-4 (Fall 2:40)
Cons. Round 2 – Maren Subbert (Hampton-Dumont-CAL) 40-4 won by fall over Megan Gerlock (SWAT) 23-10 (Fall 5:49)
Cons. Round 3 – Maren Subbert (Hampton-Dumont-CAL) 40-4 won by fall over Kennedy Phillips (Colfax-Mingo) 43-10 (Fall 7:20)
Cons. Semi – Maren Subbert (Hampton-Dumont-CAL) 40-4 won by decision over Kenley Korthals (Central Lyon-George Little Rock) 35-5 (Dec 4-0)
3rd Place Match – Ava Trende (New Hampton/Turkey Valley) 44-10 won by fall over Maren Subbert (Hampton-Dumont-CAL) 40-4 (Fall 5:00)
Girls Basketball
Sumner-Fredericksburg – 46
@ AGWSR – 29
Union – 24
@ Aplington-Parkersburg – 70
Webster City – 61
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 13
Dike-New Hartford – 71
@ Oelwein – 67
Hudson – 45
@ #8 (2A) Grundy Center – 53
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 38
@ #13 (3A) Algona – 61
Iowa Falls-Alden – 42
@ Humboldt – 52
Nashua-Plainfield – 59
@ West Fork – 43
Boys Basketball
Sumner-Fredericksburg – 60
@ AGWSR – 49
#7 (2A) Union – 56
@ #9 (2A) Aplington-Parkersburg – 64
Webster City – 55
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 56
Rockford – 35
@ Clarksville – 57
Dike-New Hartford – 71
@ Oelwein – 37
Hudson – 56
@ #6 (2A) Grundy Center – 70
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 58
@ Algona – 73
Iowa Falls-Alden – 44
@ Humboldt – 67
Franklin County supervisors approve insurance changes and pay adjustments during special session
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors approved several personnel and financial decisions during a special session Friday morning at the county courthouse. Supervisors voted unanimously to switch to the ISAC Health Insurance plan for the 2027 fiscal
Local nurse shares heart health tips during American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, a national observance aimed at raising awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Health experts encourage people to focus on heart-healthy habits such as balanced nutrition,