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Doug Clark Gets Honorary Starter Gig
NEWTON, Iowa — Doug Clark, who was inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 2016, has been named Honorary Starter for the Hy-Vee PERKS 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race June 15 at Iowa Speedway. Clark flagged his first race at Knoxville Raceway in 1981, then in...
ACSD students visit Washington D.C.
Albia Community School District had fourteen eighth-grade students recently return from their five-day trip to Washington, D.C. Social studies teacher, Chad Otdoerfer, coordinated the trip through the Close-Up Foundation for the eleventh year. The Close-Up Foundation works to inspire, educate, and empower students as citizens of our democracy. While in...
Iowa Sprint Car driver recalls moment of fiery crash at Knoxville Raceway
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (KCCI) -- A Sprint Car driver somehow escaped serious injury in a fiery crash Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway. Driver Chase Randall collided with Dusty Zomer, who spun out in turn four of the dirt oval. Randall's car rolled twice before landing on its wheels. With its fuel...
Lady Dees fall short of perfect week
Pella – Having only played two games coming into the second week, the Lady Dees had their work cut out for them. Albia played in five games with one day of rest, winning their first and last games of the week. Their three losses could’ve gone either way with a pair of one-run losses and a three-run loss in tournament play.
Gracie Hoffman participates in a Summer 2024 Internship
Pella- Central College student Gracie Hoffman of Albia, is participating in a Summer 2024 internship with Sanford Research in Sioux Falls, S.D. Hoffman, Biology major, is in the Central Class of 2025. Central College of Pella, is a private, four-year college known for its academic rigor, engaged citizenship and character...
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