The Iowa State Board of Education has voted to approve a rule that would allow eighth-graders to compete in high school athletics. During a meeting held earlier this week in Des Moines, Thomas A. Mayes, general counsel and rules coordinator, presented a change to rules expanding the ability ...

MANLY — The fifth-ranked (Class 1A) St. Edmond softball team made quick work out of Central Springs here Thursday night, posting an 11-0 victory in four innings. Ella Vandi continued her hot streak at the plate, bashing a home run while going 2-for-2 with three RBI and two runs scored for ...

MASON CITY — Former Humboldt baseball standout Chris Witzke has been named the new head coach at North Iowa Area. Witzke, who was tabbed the ICCAC Coach of the Year this past spring while leading Iowa Lakes, replaces Tyler Brown. The former Wildcat dealt with tragedy that struck his ...

Mason Frevert was always going to be a piece to the Fort Dodge pitching puzzle in 2026, but head coach Blake Utley wasn’t quite sure where the junior would fit beyond that. On Thursday, Frevert became the main reason why the ninth-ranked (Class 4A) Dodgers were able to salvage a split with ...

EAGLE GROVE — Jordan Miller brought his new baseball team to his old coaching grounds here Thursday night and left with a victory. Miller and St. Edmond picked up a 16-5 victory over Eagle Grove. Miller led the Eagles for 12 seasons before taking over the Gaels this year. A five-run ...

MANLY — The fifth-ranked (Class 1A) St. Edmond softball team made quick work out of Central Springs here Thursday night, posting an 11-0 victory in four innings. Ella Vandi continued her hot streak at the plate, bashing a home run while going 2-for-2 with three RBI and two runs scored for ...