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Wagner wanting to do his part in Woodbine's quest for a team trophy
(Woodbine) -- Woodbine boys track & field hopes to contend for a Class 1A state title at the State Track & Field Championships this week, and junior Gunner Wagner hopes to do his part. Wagner is Blue Oval bound in four events: the 800, 1600, 3200 and 4x800. His trip...
News : Chaplain Reeves assists with Disaster in Nebraska
When you think of our local Salvation Army service unit, you may think about financial assistance, providing meals for the homeless, providing snacks and hydration for first responders at a scene, or the Bell Ringing Campaign around the holidays. Those things are what most people think of about the Salvation Army. But the local Salvation Army does more than those things.
Nebraska tornadoes: Bennington relay brings in disaster relief funds for storm victims
BENNINGTON, Neb. (WOWT) - Runners in Bennington laced up their shoes Saturday morning all to help those affected by last month’s tornadoes. The Bennington Public Schools Foundation hosted the “Triple B” relay. Runners could choose between three different races: the Little B, the Middle B and the Big B.
Lo-Ma's Anderson a serious contender for 1A 100 meter dash title
(Logan) -- The owner of Class 1A's top 100 meter dash time heading into the 2024 State Track & Field Championships hails from Logan-Magnolia. William Anderson narrowly missed making the state field in the 100 last year but enters this year as one of the favorites to capture championship glory.
Underwood boys track looking to compete in all 11 events at state
(Underwood) -- Underwood boys track and field will bring 11 events to the Iowa State Track & Field Championships in Des Moines later this week. “There’s a couple other things that we kind of had an outside shot (of getting in),” Eagles head coach Tyler Ridder told KMA Sports, “but I think getting 11 events was a really good night for us. Really pleased with how everything went. We ran well, we threw well, we jumped well. Very happy with how everything went.”
Second MARC event set for KMAland tornado victims
(Council Bluffs) -- Assistance is still available for KMAland residents recently struck by disaster. Another Multi-Agency Resource Center, or MARC event takes place Tuesday from 4-to-7 p.m. at the Mount Crescent Ski Area, 17025 Snowhill Lane in Honey Creek. Officials say the MARC is a one-stop shop for disaster survivor information, referrals and service delivery. Tuesday's MARC is open to victims of the April 26th and May 6th tornado events in Pottawattamie, Shelby and Harrison counties. In a recent interview with KMA News, Pottawattamie County Public Relations Manager Carl Carlsen urged all individuals touched by the recent storms to visit the MARC.
Ospreys return to Fort Calhoun; raptors and nest avoid nearby tornado
FORT CALHOUN, Neb. (WOWT) - Fifty feet above ground, as the wind whips, two adult Ospreys are extremely busy. They’ve made a huge nest, on a power pole, their annual Spring and Summer migratory home on the grounds of the de-commissioned Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station. “The chances are it...
Coon Rapids-Bayard, Underwood lead 1A, 2A in Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association
(KMAland) -- Coon Rapids-Bayard and Underwood are both preseason No. 1 in their respective class rankings from the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. The Crusaders are No. 1 in 1A while the Eagles are on top of Class 2A to start the season, which can officially begin Monday. Kuemper Catholic (No. 8 in 2A), Bishop Heelan Catholic (No. 3 in 3A), Lewis Central (No. 10 in 3A) and Sioux City North (No. 10 in 4A) are also ranked.
Iowa towns hit by another tornado just 10 days after deadly twister
Twice in less than two weeks, tornado sirens terrified residents of Minden and Shelby in Iowa. Monday's scare came after a deadly EF-3 tornado flattened half of Minden and killed a man just ten days earlier.
Baseball Game Preview: Blair Takes on Elkhorn North
Blair is 0-7 against Elkhorn North since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Blair Bears are on the road again to play Elkhorn North at 12:30 p.m. Blair's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Elkhorn North's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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