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VerBurg makes science fun with "demos"

GEORGE—George-Little Rock High School science teacher Russ VerBurg aims to make science fun with a “demo-a-day” at the start of his chemistry and physics classes in George. “I work really hard on the demonstration every day,” he said. “Then once a week, we also do a lab....

George, IA · 1d
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George-Little Rock introduces new special education program

LITTLE ROCK—The George-Little Rock School District recently introduced a Level 3 special education program to meet the needs of elementary students in Little Rock with autism and special needs. Kim Dykstra, an elementary teacher in the district who works in the program, said it’s mostly students who aren’t at...

Little Rock, IA · 1d
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Sioux Center School District sees unwelcome enrollment trend

SIOUX CENTER—For the first time in 20 years, the Sioux Center School District faced its second consecutive year of declining enrollment numbers. For the 2026-27 school year, the district counted 1,726 total students, 16 fewer than last year’s numbers which already saw a drop of 25. That has...

Sioux Center, IA · 21h
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This week in HS Football: One win away from the DakotaDome

The match-ups In Class 11AAA, it’s the usual suspects in the semifinals. Top-ranked and unbeaten Sioux Falls Jefferson (10-0) plays host to No. 4 Harrisburg (6-4) at Howard Wood Field in the opener on Friday at 5 p.m. The nightcap has No. 2 Sioux Falls Lincoln (8-2) hosting No....

Sioux Falls, SD · 19h
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Friday Football Broadcast Preview 11/6

Its a battle for Pod supremacy Friday night as the Iowa High School Football Playoffs reach the Quarterfinal round. For the winners it’s on to the UNI Dome for the Semifinals. Our broadcast match up features Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove at Central Lyon George Little Rock. Broadcast on KIWA FM 105.3 and streamed from the website at www.kiwaradio.com.

Odebolt, IA · 1d

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Northwestern Professor Explores Connecting with the Nonreligious in New Book

Orange City, Iowa (SiouxCountyRadio) — A Northwestern College professor’s new book explores how Christians can connect with people who do not consider themselves religious and rethink their approach to the culture wars. Dr. Jason Lief is the author of “Unbelievers: Secular Faith and the End of the Culture...

Orange City, IA · 1d

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Western Christian Claims Class 3A State Volleyball Title, Ties Iowa Record

(Western Christian Wolfpack volleyball team photo following its 3-0 Class 3A state championship victory over Cherokee. Photo by KIWA's Sam Heyn) Hull, Iowa — The Western Christian Wolfpack captured the Class 3A State Volleyball Championship Thursday, defeating Cherokee in three straight sets and tying an Iowa record in the process.

Hull, IA · 1d

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Gehlen Catholic upsets Boyden-Hull in state quarterfinals

CORALVILLE — Seventh-seeded Gehlen Catholic got the upset of No. 2 Boyden-Hull in straight sets in a Class 1A state quarterfinal match on Tuesday at Xtream Arena. “We had nothing to lose, so coming into it knowing that if we play our game, we’ll make it happen,” Gehlen junior Addi Castle said was the team’s mentality entering the match.

Le Mars, IA · 2d

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Know The Foe 1A Quarterfinals: #6 Clarion-Goldfield-Dows at #2 West Lyon

SIOUX CENTER, Ia. — The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Cowboys football team returns to the grid iron on Friday Night, as they make the long trip to Northwest Iowa to take on the West Lyon Wildcats in the quarterfinal round of the Class 1A Playoffs at the Open Space Athletic Complex in Sioux Center. CGD enters at 9-1 and ranked #6, while West Lyon enters at 9-1 and ranked #2. Friday’s meeting is the 2nd all-time between the 2 programs, as West Lyon won a 2A First Round playoff matchup against the Cowboys in 2023 by a score of 50-0. West Lyon enters Friday fresh off a 35-0 shutout of Hinton in the 2nd round, as the Wildcats only blemish is to the lone undefeated team in Class 2A in their county rivals at Central Lyon/George-Little Rock 14-13 in week 2. The defending 1A State Champions are led by senior quarterback Easton DeJong, who’s thrown for 1,124 yards and 16 touchdowns, while rushing for another 689 yards and 8 touchdowns. DeJong’s favorite target has been junior River Kramer, who’s caught 26 passes for 622 yards and 10 touchdowns, junior Jaxton DeJong was 12 catches for 183 yards and 3 touchdowns, as senior Daxtyn Metzger has 8 catches for 178 yards and 3 scores. The rushing attack has two dependable backs, as sophomore Chasyn Westra has 739 yards and 7 touchdowns, as River Kramer has also spent time in the backfield, rushing for 646 yards and 10 touchdowns. The offensive line is a hallmark of West Lyon football, and the Wildcats have another strong unit, anchored by seniors Jerrence Knoblock and Micah Van Beek.

Sioux Center, IA · 21h

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Gehlen Catholic’s state volleyball run ends against Janesville in semifinals

CORALVILLE — Gehlen Catholic’s attempt to upset another higher-seeded team fell short in a Class 1A semifinal match at Xtream Arena on Wednesday as the seventh-seeded Jays fell in straight sets to third-seeded Janesville. Gehlen’s offense struggled to get in sync, especially in the first two sets. A...

Le Mars, IA · 1d

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Knights get another shot at Spirit Lake with UNI-Dome berth on the line

(Carroll) -- The only team to beat Kuemper Catholic over the last two seasons is standing between the defending Class 2A state champions and another trip to the UNI-Dome. The Knights (9-1) will travel to Spirit Lake (8-2) on Friday night for a Class 2A state quarterfinal showdown, looking to avenge a 31-13 loss to the Indians earlier this season.

Spirit Lake, IA · 1d

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Woodbury Central buries West Hancock, moves to quarterfinal

MOVILLE—West Hancock became the latest Class A football team to feel the wrath of Woodbury Central here Friday. The top-ranked Wildcats rolled to a 50-8 victory in a Round of 16 contest, moving to 10-0 on the season. Woodbury Central once again scored early and often, while clamping down...

Moville, IA · 23h

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Two South Dakota students named U.S. Presidential Scholars

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Two South Dakota students are being recognized among the nation’s top high school scholars. Emma Plamp of Mitchell and Ronan Maher of Sioux Falls have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars, the South Dakota Department of Education announced. The honor is considered one...

Sioux Falls, SD · 2d

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South Dakota High School Sports Scores – November 3

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The high school volleyball playoffs are underway in Class A and B, take a look at some of Tuesday night’s results here. Volleyball Results McCook Central/Montrose 3, Parker/Marion 2 Highmore-Harrold 3, North Central 1 Freeman 3, Sioux Falls Lutheran 0 Faulkton Area 3, Gettysburg 0 Estelline/Hendricks 3, Iroquois/Lake Preston 0 […]

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Outdoor Campus opens major expansion

Last year, 149,040 vehicles traveled down the driveway to Sertoma Park. Some came for the park’s playground and access to the city’s Recreation Trail, and others entered the Butterfly House & Aquarium. But 77,667 people entered the Outdoor Campus building, and 25,561 took part in programs offered throughout...

Sioux Falls, SD · 1d

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South Dakota Prep Volleyball Scoreboard for Tuesday, November 3

UNDATED – South Dakota Prep Volleyball Scoreboard for Tuesday, November 3: Aberdeen Central def. Sioux Falls Roosevelt, 25-19, 25-16, 25-22 Brandon Valley def. Watertown, 25-22, 25-17, 25-22 Huron def. Riggs, […]

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Titans’ season ends with 21-14 loss to Sturgis Brown

The Tea Area High School football team saw its season come to an end Thursday, Oct. 29, with a 21-14 loss to Sturgis Brown in the first round of the Class 11AA playoffs in Tea. The loss marked the first time Tea Area has fallen to Sturgis Brown. The Titans...

Sturgis, SD · 1d

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Lennox dominates Madison 48-20 to advance in playoffs

The Lennox High School football team opened the Class A playoffs with a strong 48-20 victory over Madison on Thursday, Oct. 29, earning a spot in the next round. The Orioles got off to a fast start, scoring 14 points in the first quarter and adding 13 more in the second to take a 27-0 lead into halftime. Lennox added another touchdown in the third quarter and 14 points in the fourth to secure the win.

Lennox, SD · 2d

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SFSD asks for input on top 10 project priorities

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) —The Sioux Falls School District’s theme for the current school year is “Our Kids, Our Future.” Now, you have a chance to make your voice heard about how that future looks. “It’s been ten years since we had our last bond, which built Jefferson High School, Ben Reifel Middle School, and […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 1d

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Scholl updates senate on R1 status

Monday night’s Students’ Association (SA) meeting was led by SA Vice President Megan Christoffels during SA President Sophie Spier’s absence. Vice President of Research and Economic Development, Daniel Scholl discussed SDSU’s progress on the Carnegie Research 1 (R1) designation. SDSU reaching R1 status would place the...

Brookings, SD · 2d