Exterior design work for Essex's new water tower got underway in late October.
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- Bryan Clark
Clarinda football celebrated another strong season and the players that made it happen
- Scott Stewart
The Iowa Department of Transportation announced it plans to replace three bridges along Iowa Highway 2 in Fremont County.
- Bryan Clark
Clarinda girls tennis celebrated an individual state tournament appearance, a conference championship and a sixth straight regional final
- Ryan Timmerman
Sioux City hosted its first Division I NCAA basketball game at the Tyson Events Center, and a sold-out crowd saw Virginia Tech edge the Iowa Hawkeyes in overtime.
- Dave Dreeszen
Black-and-gold-clad fans raised the decibel level in the Tyson Events Center numerous times during Iowa's game against Virginia Tech. The near-capacity crowd of 6,068 chanted "Let's Go Hawks" and "Defense, Defense" as the Hawkeyes took the lead in the second half before falling to the Hokies…
- Bryan Clark
Shenandoah football celebrated 14 all-district honorees, 12 seniors and a long-awaited playoff win at Tuesday's annual banquet.
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Clarinda won 21 matches, Shenandoah found its stride late and Sidney had some close calls. We look back at the season for four area volleyball teams.
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Former Notre Dame and LSU coach Brian Kelly has interviewed for Maryland’s vacant head football coaching position, multiple outlets reported Saturday. On3’s Pete Nakos first reported the news, identifying Kelly as a prominent candidate in the search to replace Mike Locksley, who parted ways with Maryland on Oct. 21 after a 2-5 start. Kelly, 65, is among the few candidates who are not currently ...
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