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Woodbine's Coaching Staff, Kyle Bartels (left) and Greg Kolpin discus strategy during a time out at the Class 1A State Basketball championships on March 4 in Des Moines.
State Basketball: Woodbine gets taste, vows to be back
Tigers get taste, vow to be back By Matt Gengler, Sports Editor sports@missourivalleytimes.com Woodbine boys opened the 2024 Iowa High School Boys State Basketball championships facing …
Logan-Magnolia's Grant Brix (front, center) signed his letter of intent on Dec. 20 to continue playing football at the University of Nebraska (Linclon, Neb.).  He is seated in the front row with his family, Grady, Attalee, Grant, Jim, and Gwen Brix.  Standing in back, from left, Coach Barrett Pitt, Coach Joe Cooper, Coach Matt Straight, Coach Dan Thompson.
Lo-Ma’s Brix looking forward to next step
It was a long, grueling process for Logan-Magnolia senior Grant Brix, but once the pen hit the paper, it was like the bone-crunching block was laid for the game-winning score as time expired.  …
Chase Contreraz (19) lines up a kick during Iowa State's game against Kansas on Nov. 4, 2023. Contreraz went 2/2 on the day with a long of 35 yards.
Chase Contreraz reflects ahead of final collegiate game
Coming out of high school, Chase Contreraz wasn't exactly sure what he wanted to do in college. A five-sport athlete, his decision was made after he nailed a 54-yard field goal in his final …
Jeromie Meyer was selected to represent the United States at the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation America's Cup World Championships in early July.  His team won the title, and will be participating in the 2022 World Championshps in Dubai in November.
Woodbine's Jerome Meyer -- World Champion
Meyer makes most of his chance – World Champion 2008 Madonna Goal Award winner Jeromie Meyer was among 12 players competing in the 2022 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation …
SB: High School Regional Softball begins July 1
2022 Girls Regional Softball Tournaments start July 1 The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Regional Softball Tournament begins this week.  The 2022 Regional Tournament games will take …
BB: High School Baseball District begin July 2
2022 Boys District Baseball Tournaments begin July 2 The Iowa High School Athletic Association District Baseball Tournament begins this week.  The 2022 District Tournament games will take …
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James J. Kirk, 92
James J. Kirk died on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
Linda J. Andersen, 76
Linda J. Andersen died on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
Jolene K. McDonald, 69
Jolene Kay McDonald passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024.
Marvin L. Klein, 88
Marvin L. Klein died on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024.
Nancy J. Nielsen, 70
Nancy Jo Nielsen died on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024.
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Jane McMullen Winter

Jane McMullen Winter of Sioux City, who was born in Dunlap, is celebrating her 90 th birthday on Feb. 26. Her family is holding a card shower in her honor. Cards may be sent to 4002 Teton Trace …

90th birthday

Merle Kenkel

Merle Kenkel of Missouri Valley is celebrating his 90th birthday on Feb. 13. His family is holding a card shower in his honor. Cards may be sent to 708 E Huron St, Missouri Valley, IA 51555. …

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