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Callao, MO · Education
kmaland.com
Moravia's magical momentum moves them to title game
(Carroll) -- Moravia baseball's magical 2026 season isn't done yet, but there's just one more chapter remaining. That's because the Mohawks (29-4) notched another win in their memorable ride on Wednesday, knocking off North Linn (25-7) 5-2 in a Class 1A state semifinal to earn a spot in Friday's state championship game.
ottumwaradio.com
From No Program to 150 Students Oskaloosa Schools Training Gains Momentum
Instead of ending summer workouts with a search for the heaviest lift, district athletes lined up Wednesday morning at Old Community Stadium to sprint, change direction and jump. The youth combine for students in grades 7-12 brought the district’s summer training program to a close by measuring speed, quickness, power...
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Moravia continues magical run with state quarterfinal upset of top-seeded Coon Rapids-Bayard
(Carroll) -- For the second time in as many outings, Moravia baseball took on what appeared to be a Class 1A state championship contender and dashed their dreams while continuing their own dream run. Six days after knocking off 2025 state runner-up and No. 2 Martensdale-St. Marys, the Mohawks (28-4)...
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Moravia ends North Linn’s baseball season in Class 1A semifinals
CARROLL — They beat the second-ranked team in the substate finals. They beat the top-ranked team in the state tournament quarterfinals. Beating No. 9 Wednesday afternoon must have seemed like nothing. Of course, that’s pure folly, an absurd statement. Any win is a great win, especially in the postseason. But What the Moravia Mohawks have done in their last three games has been special. Unranked, seeded eighth and not having a whole bunch of people paying attention to them quite honestly, they beat North Linn, 5-2, in a Class 1A semifinal at Merchants Park. That’s 24 consecutive wins for Moravia (29-4). The school has never had a state championship team in any sport, but that could change Friday afternoon. It plays either Mason City Newman or South Winneshiek for it all. Those two teams played a late Wednesday night semifinal. “(Just do the) same thing they’ve been doing all year. Just keep playing hard,” Moravia Coach Bill Huisman said. “I tell you what, these guys have a lot of intensity about them. They play hard, they hustle, they never give up. They’re always pulling.” “They’re a good ballclub,” North Linn Coach Justin Kress said. “I don’t know how they’re not
kciiradio.com
Keota Comes Back to Down Ravens in Districts
The Keota Eagle baseball team used a late comeback to keep their season alive in a district contest against the Hillcrest Academy Ravens at Pekin High School with a 5-2 win. The Ravens had the advantage early with a first inning run and the score stayed 1-0 to the fifth when the Eagles equalized. Hillcrest seesawed back in front with a run in the bottom of the fifth. Trailing 2-1 and down to their final six outs, the Eagle offense got to work, scoring four times in the sixth, including a clutch go-ahead-double off the bat of Ayden Galindo. The Keota pitching and defense made the lead stand up to advance.
Albia Newspapers
Lady Dees Punch Ticket to State with 9-0 Regional Final Rout
The Albia Lady Dees are headed back to Fort Dodge! This will be their seventh trip in the last ten seasons, taking the title in 2020 in a shortened season due to the pandemic. The Lady Dees are hoping to make it back to the finals, but first they had to get through the Des Moines Christian Lions in the regional final.
kcsifm.com
Districts consider policies for eighth-grade high school sports participation
Districts consider policies for eighth-grade high school sports participation. The Stanton and Fremont-Mills Community School Districts are considering how they will handle eighth-grade students who may be allowed to participate in high school athletics. Superintendent Dave Gute said the issue was recently presented to the Fremont-Mills School Board. Stanton officials...
kciiradio.com
Ethan Peebler Takes Spot on IHSBCA Southeast District Second Team
After a successful junior campaign, Washington baseball’s Ethan Peebler has been awarded another honor. This time, it’s a spot on the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Assocation’s All-Southeast District second team. Peebler was given the nod at first base. Over the summer, Peebler was a leader for...
kilj.com
Mt. Pleasant School Board Meets Tonight at 6pm
The Mt. Pleasant Community School District Board of Directors will hold a regular session meeting tonight at 6pm in the high school media center. In addition to personnel and open enrollment consent items, the School Board will also review the annual bus propane contract, a bus rental agreement with First Presbyterian Church, and an infinite campus end user agreement. They will also have a discussion regarding annual policy review.
kciiradio.com
Insurance Discussions Continue for Washington Schools, Contract Signed with WCHC
A contract was signed between 3E and Washington County Hospital and Clinics this week in relation to health insurance and coverage for staff of the Washington Community School District. The Washington School Board held a special meeting Thursday evening to discuss the next steps with the district’s health insurance.
kmaland.com
Moravia baseball making first state tournament trip in 38 years
(Moravia) -- Moravia baseball sent shockwaves across the state earlier this week by securing their first ticket to state in nearly four decades. The Mohawks (27-4) are among the eight teams in the Class 1A State Baseball Tournament. It will be their second trip in program history and first since 1988.
kciiradio.com
Summer Work Continues for Sigourney Schools as Leadership Changes Hands
Despite a change in leadership, the work has continued on for the Sigourney Community School District over the summer. Nathan Wood took over as superintendent of Sigourney on July 1st, replacing retiring superintendent Kevin Hatfield. He says the district is currently discussing its next steps following the failure of a $9.9 million bond referendum on the ballot last November. In the meantime, Wood says the district has been taking care of the maintenance projects typical of most districts over the summer, including “facelifting” the district’s facilities and installing new fencing.
ottumwaradio.com
Southeast Iowa School Receives Grant Following April Storm Damage
The WACO Community School District in Wayland has been awarded a $30,000 Iowa Tree Planting Grant through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, according to a social media post from the district — a welcome piece of news for a school community still recovering from severe weather damage earlier this spring.
kciiradio.com
Hillcrest Academy Gearing Up for New School Year
Hillcrest Academy continues to prepare around campus ahead of the upcoming school year. The district has been busy with multiple summer projects that include planning and updating access points for internet on campus. The access points project is estimated to be in the $20,000 range. Crews are also starting work...
ottumwaradio.com
Keota School District Makes Case for High School Renovation
As the Keota Community School District continues building community support for its proposed bond referendum, district officials are sharing details about one of the project’s central components — the renovation of the second floor of the Keota Junior-Senior High School. The second floor of the high school was...
kciiradio.com
Kalona-Based Student Exchange Program Searching for Host Families
If you’ve ever thought about hosting a high school exchange student, this year could be the best year to do it. World Link Inc., based in Kalona, is an international student exchange and development organization. The group is searching for host families for the upcoming school year for all districts within Washington County.
ottumwaradio.com
Pekin Schools Addresses New Law Allowing 8th Grade Athletes
Pekin Community Schools has issued a statement to families regarding Iowa House File 2591, signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds on June 2nd, outlining how the district plans to implement the new legislation when it takes effect August 1st. The law creates two significant changes to athletic eligibility rules...