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One word to define 2019 commUNITY
As we launch into the new year, it’s a good time to reflect back on 2019, a year marked with heart-warming moments, economic progress, and challenges. Throughout all of the highs and lows, one thing rings resoundingly clear – the community stepped up and together lent a helping hand to those in need, celebrated success,...
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Little Hawk wrestlers compete at Steve Squires Memorial Tournament in honor of late coach
Benjamin Squires has his hand lifted up after winning a match at the youth wrestling tournament renamed in his father’s honor. Squires placed first overall in his bracket.
Competitors and teammates Daxton Comegys and Abram Shipley engage in friendly battle at the Steve Squires Memorial Wrestling Tournament while parents Tanis and Brittney Comegys and Amber Shipley capture...
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Unseasonal weather delivers sunshine and 60s on Christmas
Anyone hoping for a white Christmas will want to put the request on the wishlist for next year. The weather over the holidays was unseasonably warm, with Christmas Day highs reaching 60 degrees! The normal high temperature for Christmas Day is in the low 30s. According to the U.S. National Weather Service in Des Moines,...
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New Year’s Resolutions For the Foodie-2020 Version
It’s January again, when we revisit and reflect upon how well, or how poorly, we did this past year in our dietary endeavors. Did we meet all of our goals, just some perhaps, or maybe gave up on them in early March? If we didn’t do as well as we’d vowed a year ago, were...
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Fifty Little Hawks hit the mats at Steve Squires Memorial Tourney
Tyson Wilmesmeier is so excited to wrestle at his first tournament, he can’t help but smile through his whole match. Tyson placed second at the Steve Squires Memorial Tournament.
First-grader Beau Simbro receives sideline support from his mom Stacey Simbro, brother Brock Simbro, and Coach Steve Kramer. Beau earned third place in the Pee-Wee Division at...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers Jan. 2, 2020
Christmas is over. The maddening herd finally left my home Sunday.
I got up Monday morning and went to the kitchen. That floor was so sticky, I walked right out of my socks.
The huge dog showed up again and cleared off the table with his two-foot long tail....
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