Sports

Fairfield VarsityThe Fairfield varsity volleyball team is hosting a tournament beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday.Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students.The other four teams in the tournament are Twin Cedars, Davis County, Centerville and PCM.Fairfield will kick off the tournament playing PCM. Cardinal / Van BurenCardinal and Van Buren traveled to Davis County to compete in a triangular Thursday.Cardinal...

The Trojans received good news this week.Running back Nick Jackson, who is still leading the team in rushing despite missing the last two games with a shoulder separation, will be back in pads for Fairfield on Friday. The injury is not as severe as it was initially diagnosed, and Jackson feels well enough to play. He injured his shoulder on Sept. 27 at Williamsburg. The coaching staff says Jackson won?t start, ...

The Fairfield Park and Recreation Department will be offering a competitive youth swim team program.The ?Hurricane Swim Team? will be swimming as part of the Ottumwa YMCA team, which is coached by Heather Simplot of Ottumwa. Assistant coaches will be Jane McMahon, Erin Cracker and Dana Conilogue.Swimmers will practice at the Roosevelt Aquatic Center. Practice is on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting on Nov. 12. ...

Deputies from the Henry County Sheriff?s office recently investigated an accident, several complaints and a report of a stolen motor vehicle.A report was received Nov. 17 of a noise complaint in the 100 block of East Market Street in Rome.A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle matching the description provided in the complaint. Following the traffic stop, Moranda Ledbetter, 22, Rome, was charged with driving ...

Fairfield JV, freshmen take down DemonsThe Fairfield JV volleyball team defeated Washington 23-25, 25-18, 15-10 Tuesday in Fairfield.Alli Deao led the team with 12 kills and two aces. Olivia Wallerich, Molly Ryan and Paige Palmer each had two aces as well.Palmer led the team in assists with 10. Kelsey Roberts had seven and Wallerich had five. Jolea Burkhart led the team in digs with 12.The freshmen girls ...

The Cardinal Comets volleyball team defeated Danville 24-26, 25-11, 23-25, 25-20, 15-5 Tuesday in Danville.The match was close throughout. Cardinal fought back to win the fourth set and stay in the game. The fifth set was all Comets.Katey Liles was 28-28 serving with five aces. Leea Ostrander was 23-25 serving and registered three aces.Cardinal was able to spike the ball frequently. Amy Hart and Dakota ...

The Warriors hung tough against an aggresive West Burlington team Tuesday, but eventually fell by the score of 25-9, 32-30, 25-17.?The first game was a fluke deal,? said Van Buren coach Matt Zeitler. ?The second game we got it going.?The dramatic second game at one point was led by Van Buren 24-19. A call, that Zeitler adamantly disagrees with, led to West Burlington getting the serve back in their favor. The ...

Pella Corporation, a leading manufacturer and designer of windows, doors, and between-the-glass blinds and shades, today announced four new vice presidents, all from within the company.?These new positions are the result of restructuring within Pella Corporation to better serve our customers and grow our presence in the marketplace,? said Karin Peterson, vice president of human resources. ?We are pleased to ...