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Young group of Cowgirls earn season's first win

Young group of Cowgirls earn season's first win

  • Bryan Clark

The Sidney softball team beat Stanton 13-6 Monday to earn their first win of the season

Stanton's huge 6th inning wrecks Blanton's gem as Vikings beat Sidney

Stanton's huge 6th inning wrecks Blanton's gem as Vikings beat Sidney

  • Bryan Clark

The Sidney baseball team gave up 11 sixth inning runs in a loss Monday at Stanton

Clarinda, Shenandoah combine for 3 state golf medalists

Clarinda, Shenandoah combine for 3 state golf medalists

  • Bryan Clark

Individual state medalists, team and individual state qualifiers headline area golf season

Images from Sidney softball/baseball's trip to Stanton

Images from Sidney softball/baseball's trip to Stanton

  • Bryan Clark

The Sidney softball and baseball teams split Corner Conference games Monday, June 8, at Stanton.

Northern Iowa coach Kyle Green's contract details: buyout, incentives

Northern Iowa coach Kyle Green's contract details: buyout, incentives

  • ethan.petrik

Northern Iowa men’s basketball coach Kyle Green signed a five-year contract that runs through April 2031. Here are the key details of his deal with the Panthers.

Clarinda A's learning in season's first week, suffer first loss against Carroll

Clarinda A's learning in season's first week, suffer first loss against Carroll

  • Bryan Clark

The Clarinda A's lost for the first time this season in game number four, Friday at home against Carroll

Clarinda A's images from Friday's home loss to Carroll

Clarinda A's images from Friday's home loss to Carroll

  • Bryan Clark

The Clarinda A's lost 11-3 Friday, June 5, at home against Carroll in a game that was called after five innings because of lightning.

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Clarinda, Shenandoah combine for 3 state golf medalists

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Three incumbents in the Iowa House lost in the Tuesday primary election against challengers from within their respective political party.

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Democratic governor candidate Rob Sand warns that Iowa faces ‘fiscal time bomb’

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand said Thursday his general election approach will remain focused on bipartisanship and finding “reasonable” solutions for Iowans as he faces off against Zach Lahn.

Rob Sand challenges Zach Lahn to 4 debates including in Sioux City

Rob Sand challenges Zach Lahn to 4 debates including in Sioux City

Thursday afternoon, Sand's campaign called for debates with Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn in Sioux City, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Davenport.

With primary night behind them, Iowa Democrats are 'fired up'

With primary night behind them, Iowa Democrats are 'fired up'

Since taking the Iowa Democratic Party helm about three years ago, chair Rita Hart said the group has been instituting a stronger and more orderly ground game.

Libertarians, independents file to appear on Nov. 3 Iowa ballot

Libertarians, independents file to appear on Nov. 3 Iowa ballot

Several Libertarian and independent candidates have submitted nomination petitions to appear on Iowa's Nov. 3 general election ballot, adding options to a number of high-profile statewide and congressional contests.

Defend The Vote endorses Lindsay James in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District race

Defend The Vote endorses Lindsay James in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District race

Defend The Vote, a national organization focused on voting rights and democratic reforms, has endorsed Democratic state Rep. Lindsay James in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District race.

End Citizens United endorses Josh Turek in US Senate race

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End Citizens United, a national organization focused on campaign finance reform and anti-corruption efforts, has endorsed Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek in Iowa's U.S. Senate race.

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The NCAA disputes a court decision enabling Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's eligibility, citing it corrupts sporting integrity and seeks antitrust exemption.

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Summer Sports Scoreboard: Monday, June 8

Summer Sports Scoreboard: Monday, June 8

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Kentucky football defensive lineman Nic ‘Happy’ Smith dies at age 20

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky redshirt freshman defensive lineman Nic Smith has died, the university announced Monday afternoon. “Today our hearts are broken,” football coach Will Stein said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Nic’s family, friends, teammates and everyone who knew and loved him. This is a tremendous loss for our program and university community. We will continue to ...

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Dr. Barton Goldsmith: Calming your anxious mind

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