Sports

New District Court Judge selected

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The 8B District Court Judges met on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, to interview for the District Associate Judge vacancy, which was created when Judge Mark Kruse was appointed to serve as a District Court Judge. The District Associate Court position serves Des Moines and Louisa counties in Iowa.The 8B District Court Judges selected Jennifer Slocum Bailey, of Burlington. Bailey is a native of Burlington. She graduated ...

Pekin seventh-grade football

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The Pekin seventh-grade football team is pictured, from left, front row: Hunter Weinhold, Alec Coleman, Jordan Hixson, Brent Dillard, Clayton Greiner, Tyler Loyd, Elijah Sieren, Keelan Scott; middle row: Isaiah Wittrock, Clayton Culp, Dustin Tschudy, Skyler Juhl, Kaden Baker, Drake Harbison, Chandler Eckley, Keaton Baayen, Dakota Phillips; back row: Mason Nelson, coach Derek Garrels, Simon Bollinger, Jesse ...

Delinquent Mt. Union sewer customers could have service shut off soon

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:46 pm2572d ago

BY BROOKS TAYLORMt. Pleasant NewsMt. Union residents who are not paying their sewer bills to the Regional Utility Service Systems (RUSS) could be dangerously close to having their sewer system turned off.Following a closed-session meeting with legal counsel Wednesday during the RUSS Board of Director?s regular meeting, the board passed three motions regarding sewer service in Mt. Union.The first motion was to ...

W-MU adds soccer, trap shooting to the roster

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:46 pm2572d ago

BY KARYN SPORYMt. Pleasant NewsWINFIELD ? Students at Winfield-Mt. Union will have a few more activities to choose from as the school board approved both activities.W-MU Superintendent Jeff Maeder reached out to Columbus-Junction to see if the district would be interested in sharing a soccer program after students expressed interest in adding the sport during the January board meeting. Currently, the districts ...

FMS netters play Mount Pleasant

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:46 pm2572d ago

Fairfield Middle School?s eighth-grade volleyball team defended its court well with an eight-game sweep of Mount Pleasant on Thursday.Fairfield?s ?A? team won 21-9, 21-18. Kenady Waugh and Haley Beard had five aces apiece. Natalie Angstead finished with two assists and a kill. Waugh and Brynna Bowman tacked on one kill each.Jada Lippincott served up six aces and slammed two kills to steer the ?B? team to a ...

Pekin eighth-grade football

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:46 pm2572d ago

Members of the Pekin eighth-grade football team are pictured, from left, front row: Tom Hampton, Zack Buller, Athena Hedman, Logan Kates, Brad Pregon, Gavin Tackett; back row: coach Derek Garrels, Tyler Copeland, Zack Conger, Jake Huff, Joe Hagedon, Trevor Northup and coach Tim Hadley.

Fairfield youth soccer teams continue season

N/A Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:46 pm2572d ago

Fairfield?s youth soccer teams were out in full force Saturday with matches against Centerville, Albia and even each other at the Dexter Soccer Complex in Fairfield.The local U8 team dominated its opponents and topped Fairfield?s own U9 team. Fairfield?s U10 teams also tallied wins.Fairfield?s No. 1 U12 team topped Albia 5-0, with goals made by Nicolas Frisbee and Kobe Cassens-Navesse. The No. 2 U12 team tied ...

Trampoline competition held

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The first Fairfield intra-team trampoline competition was held Sept. 22 at Roosevelt Recreation Center.In levels 1-3, Sarah Swanson was the winner and Emily Hostetter finished runner-up. Bailey Frescoln and Max Weaton tied for third.Bryanna Popejoy finished first among levels 4-7. Second place went to Ella Pollet and Grace Emry placed third.Judges for the event were Jane and Larry Fulton from Brighton and ...

WACO kindergarten round-up and peek-at-preschool meetings

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:46 pm2572d ago

WACO is currently updating its preschool listing.The elementary school asks parents of children who are currently five or younger, and are going to attend WACO CSD call Jennifer McElhinney at the elementary office at 319-658-2931 with information. Informational letters about upcoming registration and orientations will be sent out according to information gathered.Kindergarten round-up parent orientation will be ...

Council awards Mapleleaf contract; plans sidewalk work near Walmart

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:46 pm2572d ago

BY BROOKS TAYLORMt. Pleasant NewsMt. Pleasant City Council members laid the concrete Wednesday for motorists and pedestrians traveling on the north side of the city.Council members, during their regular meeting, approved awarding a $1,529,777 contract to Jones Contracting Co., of Houghton, for reconstruction of Mapleleaf Drive. The work, which will begin this spring, involves a makeover of the entire street ...

Fairfield falls to Keokuk in home finale

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:46 pm2572d ago

The Fairfield swim and dive team dropped a 118-60 dual to Keokuk on Senior Night at the Roosevelt Aquatic Center in Fairfield.The Trojans won four out of 13 events, with two victories coming from junior Baylee Bowman. Jade Greiner, a junior, and rookie diver Katherine Mueller had one win apiece.Bowman led from start to finish in both the 100-freestyle and 100-backstroke. She finished nearly two seconds ahead of ...

Sports Brief: Fairfield diving

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:46 pm2572d ago

Mueller fourth in divePLEASANT HILL ? Fairfield?s Katherine Mueller set a personal best in 1-meter dive competition Thursday at Southeast Polk.Mueller, a freshman, placed fourth out of 14 competing divers.Final scores will be published as soon as they are released.