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Shenandoah former corrections worker sentenced to 2 years for sexual misconduct

Shenandoah former corrections worker sentenced to 2 years for sexual misconduct

  • Scott Stewart

The Page County Attorney’s Office announced that a 50-year-old former corrections worker was given a suspended prison sentence for sexual misconduct with an offender.

Iowa DOT plans open house to discuss roundabout at Highways 59, 2 near Shenandoah

Iowa DOT plans open house to discuss roundabout at Highways 59, 2 near Shenandoah

  • Scott Stewart

The current intersection at U.S. Highway 59 and Iowa Highway 2 near Shenandoah is being converted into a roundabout next year.

Sidney boys track and field continues to work while waiting for first meet

Sidney boys track and field continues to work while waiting for first meet

  • Bryan Clark

The Sidney boys track and field team continues to practice hard as their season-opening meet has been canceled twice

Iowa Highway 2 east of Sidney to close April 20 for pavement replacement

Iowa Highway 2 east of Sidney to close April 20 for pavement replacement

  • Scott Stewart

The Iowa Department of Transportation is warning motorists to be aware of an upcoming road closure east of Sidney that was delayed a week due to rain.

Shenandoah's Thompson signs with Simpson Football

Shenandoah's Thompson signs with Simpson Football

  • Bryan Clark

Shenandoah senior Trey Thompson signed last Thursday with Simpson Football during Shenandoah's Signing Day ceremony

A look through the lens of Shenandoah track and field at Clarinda

A look through the lens of Shenandoah track and field at Clarinda

  • Bryan Clark

The Shenandoah boys and girls track and field teams combined to win five events Thursday, April 9, at a rain-shortened Clarinda Cardinal Relays.

Clarinda track and field stands tall at home meet

Clarinda track and field stands tall at home meet

  • Bryan Clark

The Clarinda track and field teams hosted the annual Cardinal Relays Thursday, April 9.

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Casey's General Stores, the Iowa-based chain of gas stations and convenience stores, had reason to celebrate Thursday with the announcement that it was added to the S&P 500. 

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It began on an airport tarmac in New York two years ago, when Dusty May’s cellphone rang. It was his agent relaying a message from the Michigan athletic director. He wanted to meet. Soon. Like, how about 8 a.m. the next day? “I was exhausted,” said May, recalling the moment. “I told him I can’t do it. I’m not gonna get home until 3 a.m.” May’s Florida Atlantic team had just suffered a crushing ...

Spring Sports Scoreboard: Friday, April 10

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NBA, college football announcer Mark Jones is leaving ESPN after 36 years: 'Time to move on'

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