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A helping hand

When Algona police officer Kevin Cram was tragically shot and killed in the line of duty last Wednesday night, communities around the area mourned the loss together. The next step was to try and be a part of the healing process. While this typically seems like an exercise in futility and most ...

GAELS GOLDEN AGAIN

HUMBOLDT — The St. Edmond girls cross country team competed with a little added incentive — and perspective — on their minds here Monday evening. The second-ranked (Class 1A) Gaels won for the third time in as many meets by placing four runners in the Top-11 at the Humboldt Invitational. ...

WITH GREAT HONOR

HUMBOLDT — If a “crowd favorite” existed at Monday’s Humboldt Invitational cross country meet, the Algona boys were it. The Bulldogs were victorious in the team race five days after the tragic death of Algona police officer Kevin Cram. The athletes from AHS paid tribute to Cram and his ...

Eastman doubles up at Winker Invite

The last invitational the Fort Dodge swim team competed in was about times and getting faster. On Saturday it was about swimming in front of friends and family and getting on the podium. The Dodger girls finished second at the Gary Winkler Invitational, compiling 461 team points. Sioux City ...

Iowa Central wins big on the road

IOWA FALLS — The sixth-ranked Iowa Central football team quickly erased a small deficit here Saturday vs. long-time rival Ellsworth. From there, the Tritons imposed their will, pounding on the Panthers to the tune of a 62-13 victory. Iowa Central (3-1 overall, 1-0 in ICCAC) rebounded ...

Dodgers 2nd in Carroll

CARROLL — The Fort Dodge volleyball team capped off another strong week with a runner-up showing here Saturday at the Carroll Tournament. The Dodgers reeled off four consecutive wins before falling to South Central Calhoun in the finals. “It was the best tournament record Fort Dodge ...