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Baumgart goes off for 8 touchdowns to lead Clarinda to Page County Super Bowl win

Baumgart goes off for 8 touchdowns to lead Clarinda to Page County Super Bowl win

  • Bryan Clark

Cooper Baumgart threw the fourth most passing touchdowns in a game in Iowa 11-player history, leading Clarinda to a Page County Super Bowl win over Shenandoah

Images from the Page County Super Bowl

Images from the Page County Super Bowl

  • Bryan Clark

The Clarinda and Shenandoah football teams matched up Friday with the Cardinals winning the Page County Super Bowl 65-30.

Haggerty's offense, Jimeson's defense leading Sidney volleyball

Haggerty's offense, Jimeson's defense leading Sidney volleyball

  • Bryan Clark

The Sidney volleyball team opened the Corner Conference portion of the season Thursday with a 3-1 home win over Stanton

Images from Sidney volleyball's home win over Stanton

Images from Sidney volleyball's home win over Stanton

  • Bryan Clark

The Sidney volleyball team opened Corner Conference play Thursday with a 3-1 win over Stanton.

Shenandoah High School named 13th best high school in Iowa

Shenandoah High School named 13th best high school in Iowa

  • Bryan Clark

Shenandoah High School has been named one of the best high schools in Iowa

Farmers have until Dec. 31 to file claims in Deere settlement or decide to hold out

Farmers have until Dec. 31 to file claims in Deere settlement or decide to hold out

  • Cami Koons Iowa Capital Dispatch

Farmers who purchased and had to repair John Deere large agricultural equipment during a certain time frame may be eligible for a payment as part of an antitrust class-action settlement. 

Josh Turek emphasizes bipartisan record in Council Bluffs campaign stop

Josh Turek emphasizes bipartisan record in Council Bluffs campaign stop

  • Isaac Nielsen Council Bluffs Nonpareil

U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek returned to his hometown of Council Bluffs on Monday, using a campaign appearance to highlight his record of working with Republicans.

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Big win for Shenandoah football, Stanton/Essex improves to 2-0

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Highlights from Clarinda football’s win over Shenandoah

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Baumgart goes off for 8 touchdowns to lead Clarinda to Page County Super Bowl win

Baumgart goes off for 8 touchdowns to lead Clarinda to Page County Super Bowl win

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Disaster declaration approved, opening FEMA funding to central Iowa

Disaster declaration approved, opening FEMA funding to central Iowa

Federal disaster assistance has been approved for four central Iowa counties that experienced severe storms and flooding, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Wednesday.

Iowa Gov. Reynolds honored by Iowa Guard with defense award

Iowa Gov. Reynolds honored by Iowa Guard with defense award

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds recently was presented with Harry S. Truman Award for Distinguished Service in Support of National Defense, the Iowa National Guard and governor’s office announced Wednesday.

Auditor finds $122,000 in improper spending at Guttenberg chamber

Auditor finds $122,000 in improper spending at Guttenberg chamber

More than $5,000 in improper spending and another $117,000 in unsupported spending at an Eastern Iowa chamber of commerce was reported by the state auditor’s office Wednesday.

Iowa to pay former DCI director to settle discrimination suit

Iowa to pay former DCI director to settle discrimination suit

Iowa will pay a former Division of Criminal Investigations Director $287,500 to settle a lawsuit in which she claimed she faced gender-based discrimination on the job.

Disappearing federal funding threatens immigration services

Disappearing federal funding threatens immigration services

Iowa immigration advocates warn that shrinking federal support is threatening legal services for immigrants and refugees, including Afghans awaiting green cards.

Public invited to burial of recently identified WWII soldier from Council Bluffs

Public invited to burial of recently identified WWII soldier from Council Bluffs

The remains of American service memger Robert "Bobby" Pierce, who survived the Bataan Death March but died in a Philippine prison, will be interred at Omaha National Cemetery on Tuesday.

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs marks closing of maternity center

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs marks closing of maternity center

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs closed its maternity center Monday, saying that the "countless lives welcomed into this world will forever remain part of our story."

California man sentenced to 13 years in prison for conspiring to distribute meth

California man sentenced to 13 years in prison for conspiring to distribute meth

A man was sentenced last week in a Council Bluffs federal courtroom to 13 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

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Baumgart goes off for 8 touchdowns to lead Clarinda to Page County Super Bowl win

Baumgart goes off for 8 touchdowns to lead Clarinda to Page County Super Bowl win

  • Bryan Clark

Cooper Baumgart threw the fourth most passing touchdowns in a game in Iowa 11-player history, leading Clarinda to a Page County Super Bowl win over Shenandoah

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Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz drive oil prices as US and Iran both claim control

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US: U.S. secures access to Venezuelan oil while continuing to deport its citizens.

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Highlights from Clarinda football’s win over Shenandoah

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FILE: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire in December

FILE: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire in December

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Clarinda volleyball 4-1 at Glenwood Tournament

Clarinda volleyball 4-1 at Glenwood Tournament

See results from Clarinda volleyball at the Glenwood Tournament

Stanton/Essex falls to East Mills in Chase Heinold Memorial Game

Stanton/Essex falls to East Mills in Chase Heinold Memorial Game

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Chris Perkins: Young Dolphins players support controversial rule allowing NFL players to play college football

Chris Perkins: Young Dolphins players support controversial rule allowing NFL players to play college football

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Dolphins rookie safety/linebacker Kyle Louis, like many of his young teammates, favors the NCAA’s newly-adopted “5 for 5” college sports rule that now grants athletes a fifth year of eligibility and five years to complete that eligibility. With college football starting this weekend, I was interested in getting their thoughts on the topic. It was during these locker room ...

A few big plays from the Clarinda/Shenandoah football game

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What should we actually feel guilty about? | The Ethical Life podcast

What should we actually feel guilty about? | The Ethical Life podcast

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Creators devise exit strategy for ‘Colin from Accounts’

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