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Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz wants his team to focus on the future and not dwell on the past. The Hawkeyes Big Ten title hopes were squelched by two straight heartbreaking losses on the road…

Montezuma’s first trip to the Class 1A State high school volleyball tournament was a short one.  The Bravettes lost to Holy Trinity Catholic in three straight sets last night (11/7) in the state quarterfinals in…

Pella was knocked out in the opening round of the State 4A volleyball tournament yesterday (11/6) in Cedar Rapids.  Cedar Rapids Xavier defeated the Lady Dutch 25-18, 28-26 and 25-13.  Emily Holterhaus had 14 kills…

The Iowa State High School volleyball tournament starts a four day run today (11/6) in Cedar Rapids.  Pella will play Cedar Rapids Xavier this afternoon at 4:00 in the Class 4A quarterfinals.  Pella is the…

William Penn’s football team made its final home game of the season one to remember Saturday (11/3) as the Statesmen routed Graceland 61-14 at Statesmen Community Stadium.  William Penn’s offense had a season high 544…

Montezuma is still buzzing after the Bravettes volleyball team earned a trip to the State Tournament Tuesday (10/30).  Montezuma defeated New London in three straight sets to win the Class 1A Region 7 tournament.  Bravettes…

William Penn’s men’s basketball team improved to 2-0 on the season Wednesday night with a 74-73 win at Lincoln, Illinois.  The Statesmen trailed by seven at halftime, but got off to a 12-5 start in…

Thirteen Oskaloosa High School football players have earned Academic All-Region honors: Aaron Blom, Reed Brown, Colton Butler, Nik Dykstra, Cole Henry, Gavin Higgins, Casey Hill, Wyatt Krier, Zaiyan Mamun, Kenny Settimi, Cade Snakenberg, Cole Snakenberg…

Montezuma’s volleyball team is going to the state tournament.  The Bravettes won the Class 1A Region 7 championship last night (10/30) in Ottumwa, defeating New London 25-13, 25-22 and 25-20.  Senior middle hitter Riley Gatton…

Pella is going to the State High School Volleyball Tournament.  The Lady Dutch defeated Clear Creek-Amana Monday night (10/29) in the Class 4A Region 7 title game three sets to two.  Clear Creek-Amana won the…