Iowa's annual tax-free holiday will take place Friday and Saturday, with sales tax not being collected on sales of clothing or footwear under $100 per item.
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The Clarinda girls tennis team has a new head coach and new leaders on the court this season
- Bryan Clark
Theo Anderson of the Clarinda A's has been named one of the MINK League's MVPs.
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Jim Barnes says the Iowa volleyball team is "on a mission" as the Hawkeyes enter the 2026 season with high expectations after a record-setting 2025.
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Clarinda's Nolan Wagoner earned all-state honors from the IHSBCA
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