Sports

Trojans split at double dual

Carson Tigges, Ledger sports editor News Sep. 30, 2018 9:35 pm2695d ago

BURLINGTON ? In a double dual to conclude the regular season Thursday in Burlington, the Fairfield swim team posted a victory against the host Grayhounds 66-36 but lost to Keokuk 57-44.?The girls stepped up and several swam some events they have never swam before or would rather not swim,? said Fairfield head coach Susie Steinbeck. ?For example, Emily Mueller swam a 500 and Hanna Kerr swam a 200 ? all for the

WACO brings Comet slide to four games

Nathan Leete, Golden Triangle News Service Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:34 pm2695d ago

WAYLAND ? The WACO football team claimed the District 5 title with a 48-0 victory over Cardinal Friday night.The Warriors held Cardinal to just 42 yards of total offense on 43 plays, after not allowing positive total yards in the first half of the game.?I don?t know if they had positive yards in the first half for total offense,? said WACO Head Coach Chad Edeker. ?We played really well, but they were a little

Postal Inspection Service investigating fraudsters

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:34 pm2695d ago

U.S. Postal Inspection Service personnel are investigating fraudulent emails and phone calls to individuals nationwide, according to a press release.Recently, the Postal Inspection Service has received numerous complaints from individuals. Some of the individuals have reported that the caller is stating a package intended for the individual was unable to be delivered. The emails and phone calls, the Postal ...

Pekin trounces Iowa Valley 51-0

Carson Tigges, Ledger sports editor

Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:34 pm2695d ago

PACKWOOD ? Needing a win in the worst way, Pekin did just that Friday and didn?t leave a sliver of doubt.Friday?s 51-0 win over Iowa Valley snapped a three-game losing streak and kept slim postseason hopes alive for the Panthers heading into the final week of the regular season. Pekin now needs a win at home vs. Durant and some help from Eddyville-Blakesburg beating Belle Plaine to hang on those playoff wishes.?It?s

Trojans tally three wins Saturday at Centerville Tournament

Carson Tigges, Ledger sports editor

Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:34 pm2695d ago

CENTERVILLE ? In the final Saturday tournament of the season, Fairfield ripped through small school competition in pool play ? Moravia, Davis Country and Seymour ? before falling to Centerville at its home tournament.The Centerville result is Fairfield?s second loss this season to the team the Trojans are likely to meet in the second round of regional play. However, that do-or-die match scheduled for Oct. 29 ?

Wading my way through the playoff numbers

Carson Tigges, Ledger sports editor

Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:34 pm2695d ago

OK, let?s clear up this playoff picture (a.k.a. let me try to use enough numbers for you to just not care anymore). Also, I?m going to have to ask you to assume my calculations are correct.In Class 1A District 5, Belle Plaine, Pekin and Wapello are all fighting for the final two playoff spots now that West Branch and Eddyville-Blakesburg have each clinched one. In short, two-way ties in the standings are resolved

Trojans get their relay fill at SE Polk

Carson Tigges, Ledger sports editor Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:34 pm2695d ago

RUNNELS ? In a one of a kind, relay-only meet at Southeast Polk High School Thursday, Fairfield finished sixth out of seven teams.The top finish for the Trojans was third place in the 8x50-medley and 2x50-freestyle. Allison Delker and Rachel Swanson swam the 2x50-freestyle for Fairifield and also swam two legs of the 8x50-medley.For full Fairfield results, read the Friday, October 16, 2009 Fairfield Ledger.:

Remembering

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Monday, May 26, Memorial Day was observed and flags were placed on the courthouse lawn to remember veterans. A special event was held at the Mt. Pleasant Community High School at 10:30 a.m. Monday, and flags were presented during the ceremony. After the ceremony, people filed outside of the high school to hear taps, which was played by Mt. Pleasant High School band students, Levi Boston-Kemple and Ben Rauenbuehler...

Final tune up for Pekin XC

Carson Tigges, Ledger sports editor

Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:34 pm2695d ago

BRIGHTON ? With most of Pekin?s varsity runners resting and getting healthy for a run toward a second-straight state title, the rest of the Panther team stepped in at the Lake Darling Invite on Thursday.Pekin placed second on the girls? side and took sixth on the boys? side in the last meet of the season before the district/regional meet next Thursday in Columbus Junction.Emma Nelson (6th, 15:39) and Victoria

Resident expresses concern about speeding trucks

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:34 pm2695d ago

By MEGAN COOPER Mt. Pleasant News?Kids aren?t replaceable, dogs and cats are, but not kids,? Alan Wiseman told the Henry County Board of Supervisors during Tuesday?s meeting. ?A five-year-old kid is priceless.?Wiseman?s concern came from an incident that arose last Wednesday, which left him upset and worried about what could be done to prevent future incidents.?I work out of town,? said Wiseman. ?I was ...

Washington prepares to celebrate 175th birthday June 1-8

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:34 pm2695d ago

WASHINGTON ? Planners and organizers are putting the final touches on a big birthday bash for Washington June 1-8.Established and named in June of 1839, Washington will be celebrating its 175th birthday with a week of events, fun and games.But first, a little history about the Washington County seat.Until the advent of the railroad in the late 1850s, the town?s growth was slow and deliberate. A major influx of ...

County substance abuse coalition will lose state funding in 16 months

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:34 pm2695d ago

By MEGAN COOPER Mt. Pleasant NewsThe Henry County Substance Abuse Coalition will be losing its funding as of September 2015.During Tuesday?s Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting, Tobacco Prevention Coordinator Chris Kempker and director of the Henry County Substance Abuse Coalition Cherry Sandeen, approached the supervisors to inform them what the coalition does and to see what options may be available ...