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Cowboys gain steam after early setback

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It was early, but a one-point loss in Week 2 was a reality check for the Clarion-Goldfield/Dows football team. The Cowboys had dropped a 7-6 contest to Hampton-Dumont-CAL and were then tasked with familiar foe Estherville-Lincoln Central, which had won the last seven games in the series. It ...

Bishop Garrigan’s march set to continue in 8-player

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ALGONA — Top-ranked Bishop Garrigan already knows how to play inside a dome, and they want to keep figuring out how to get better on the UNI-Dome turf. In only their fifth season of eight-player football, head coach Marty Waddle has led the Golden Bears (9-0 overall) to three straight ...

Runners ready for state meet

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All eyes will be glued on the Class 3A race at the state cross country championships on Friday from Lakeside Golf Course and Kennedy Park. That’s when defending champion Quentin Nauman of Western Dubuque looks to fend off the challenges of Canaan Dunham from Pella and Caleb Ten Pas of Des ...

AYALA DRIVEN TO CLEAR FINAL HURDLE

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IOWA CITY — No-Brakes Drake. University of Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands referenced the nickname for his veteran two-time NCAA finalist. Ayala’s pedal-to-the-metal style of wrestling fueled by a deep gas tank — in practice or competition — makes it a perfect moniker for the ...

Area ready to make its mark at state XC

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The best distance runners in the state are headed back to Fort Dodge for the state cross country championships this weekend. Classes 2A and 3A start the festivities on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Lakeside Golf Course inside Kennedy Park. On Saturday, 1A and 4A hit the trail starting with the same ...

Family Bowling Center hosts BVL 9-pin event

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Family Bowling Center in Fort Dodge, spearheaded by Bruce Rollins Jr., recently hosted its second annual Bowlers to Veterans Link 9-pin tournament. This was an open event for all ages and skill levels. A total of 43 competitors were entered and saw three games of 9-pin action. Greg Swanson ...