Sports

Bishop Heelen Catholic, Don Bosco, West Lyon crowned state champions

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 9:52 pm2567d ago

CEDAR FALLS (AP) ? Philip Jacobson caught four of Trent Solsma?s six touchdown passes and Sioux City Bishop Heelan overwhelmed Washington 47-14 Thursday night to win the Class 3A state championship.Jacobson also ran for a touchdown and intercepted two passes, part of a record-setting performance that gave the top-ranked Crusaders their fourth state title.Solsma hit on 23 of 30 passes for 453 yards with no ...

SPORTS BRIEFS: Meet the Trojans, basketball, gambling

N/A Community Sep. 30, 2018 9:52 pm2567d ago

Meet the Trojans to take place tonight at FHSThe winter season Meet the Trojans will began at 7 p.m. today at Fairfield High SchoolTeam photos will began at 3:45 p.m. with the Fairfield wrestling team. Girls? basketball photos and boys? basketball photos will begin at 5 p.m. in the gymnasium.The parents of students participating in wrestling can attend a meeting in the high school commons at 5:30 p.m. Parents ...

No. 21 Iowa State rallies to beat BYU 90-88

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Community Sep. 30, 2018 9:52 pm2567d ago

PROVO, Utah (AP) ? Brigham Young has seen this script play out far too many times over the past 27 years.The Cougars once again led a ranked opponent for a good portion of the game but once again failed to finish strong. By losing 90-88 to No. 21 Iowa State on Wednesday night, BYU still hasn?t defeated a non-conference ranked opponent at home since 1986.Poor shooting and poor offensive execution late, and ...

Awards presented at swimming banquet

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:52 pm2567d ago

The Fairfield swimming program held its banquet Tuesday. Coach Erin Cracker stands with Katherine Mueller, left, who received the Captain?s Award, and Lauren Ward, right, who received the Rookie of the Year Award. Baylee Bowman received the MVP Award and Madi McDowell received the Coaches? Award.

Supervisors okay contract with cyber security firm

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:52 pm2567d ago

BY BROOKS TAYLORMt. Pleasant NewsCounty computers are going under the microscope sometime early next year.During their regular meeting Thursday, county supervisors approved entering into a contract with RSM, a computer security firm located throughout the United States, to do a cyber security study of county-owned computers. Several department heads have been asking the supervisors for such a study for some ...

Varsity girls basketball underway

ALLYUS FRITZ/Ledger sports editor

News Sep. 30, 2018 9:52 pm2567d ago

Eight area teams are now one step closer to playing in the regular season.Fairfield traveled Tuesday to the Pekin Jamboree to face Cardinal High School. The Trojans won the two quarter long scrimmage by the score of 20-14. Coach Mick Flattery was pleased with the amount of assists and free throw attempts that his team managed.Hanna Greiner scored five points to go along with her four rebounds and two steals. ...

SPORTS BRIEFS: Bowling, basketball, football

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 9:52 pm2567d ago

Bowling The Breakfast Club- Week 11Team Name W L1. The Morning Glory?s 29 152. On the Edge 28 163. Lucky Charms 26 184. Horizons Unlimited 24 205. The Bloody Mary?s 23.5 20.56. Sweet Rollers 21 237. Kessel?s Conoco 20 248. Country Gals 17.5 26.59. Kiefer Enterprises 16 2010. Flamingo Lanes 15 29 High ScoresTeam Scratch Game: Lucky Charms 461Team Scratch Series: Kessel?s Conoco 1296Team Handicap ...

Public hearing set for Winfield pool

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BY BRYCE KELLY and KARYN SPORYMt. Pleasant NewsWINFIELD ? It might be the middle of winter, but that isn?t stopping the City of Winfield from looking towards the future of the city?s outdoor pool project.As of Wednesday?s meeting, the city received the approval of the council to set a public hearing for Jan. 11, at the start of the council?s regular monthly meeting, on a proposed loan for the pool.?The city ...

Christmas crafting

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:52 pm2567d ago

Santa Claus came to town a little early this year to visit children at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library Saturday morning. Prior to Mr. Claus? arrival, local children were encouraged to make Christmas crafts with their parents and peruse the shelves of the library for a good read. Children were also treated to refreshments from the library staff.

More shut-off valves may be coming to Mt. Union

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:52 pm2567d ago

BY BROOKS TAYLORMt. Pleasant NewsMore sanitary sewer shut-off valves could be fastened to lines in Mt. Union soon, the Regional Utility Service Systems (RUSS) board was told during its regular monthly meeting Wednesday at the Henry County Emergency Management Office in Mt. Pleasant.However, Mt. Union has company this time around. Bruce Hudson, RUSS executive director, said notices of the placement of shut-off ...

A visit with ole St. Nick

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:52 pm2567d ago

Santa Claus came to town a little early this year to visit children at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library Saturday morning.

Johnson makes case as one of the all-time greats

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:52 pm2567d ago

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) ? It took Jimmie Johnson just 13 races into his rookie season with Hendrick Motorsports to prove to his team he was a rare talent.He had just won at Dover for his second victory in four weeks and was debriefing with crew chief Chad Knaus when he brought up a sensation he felt in the car that day that he was certain came from wind blowing through a gap in the grandstands.It was remarkable ...