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Fort Dodge opens with Mason City

On its own, the opening week of the high school football season is already coated in optimism and excitement. Fort Dodge’s 2025 debut on the gridiron carries added significance for a multitude of reasons. Head coach Nik Moser’s squad brings a Top-5 buzz to the table this fall, as 18 ...

St. Edmond travels to face Wildcats

GLIDDEN — The St. Edmond football team enters a new year looking to ride the momentum created last season. Up first for the Gaels (0-0 overall) will be a trip here to take on Glidden-Ralston in eight-player action Friday night. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. St. Edmond won five games and ...

Area teams ready to play

All of the long days lining up against your teammate are over. Prep football teams hit the field for Week 1, anticipating action on the gridiron since the first day of practice. Like unusual teams will begin with their non-conference schedules and will play a different number of games, ...

Valles claims gold for Gael boys

GOWRIE — Anthony Valles put together a dominating race here Thursday to begin the cross country season, winning the Southeast Valley Invitational. Behind gold by Valles, St. Edmond finished fourth overall, as East Sac County captured the team title. Greene County was second and Manson ...

Gael girls take 2nd

GOWRIE — The St. Edmond girls cross country team used four Top-25 finishers to secure silver here Thursday at the Southeast Valley Invitational. Madrid claimed top honors, as Newell-Fonda was third. Manson Northwest Webster, Panorama, Fort Dodge, South Central Calhoun, Greene County and the ...

Key pieces return for St. Edmond

Coming off the best year since 2017, the St. Edmond volleyball team returns several key pieces to make another deep postseason run. Along with returning rotation players Faith Shirbroun, Ava Underberg, Ava Andrew, Chloe Palmer and Abby Huss, the Gaels welcome in freshman Eden Horn — the ...