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Tigers break two steaks with 8-3 win (High School Sports ~ 06/14/08)
By Russ Mitchell Daily Reporter Staff Austin Peterson used his arm and his bat to shift the fortunes of two teams. The Tigers snapped a four-game slide with an 8-3 win over Le Mars. The result also snapped a six-game winning streak for the Bulldogs. Their last loss was May 28... -
Flying is in his blood…literally (Local News ~ 06/14/08)
By Randy M. Cauthron Managing Editor Kyle Franklin learned to fly sitting on the lap of his legendary airshow pilot father, Jimmy Franklin. It's the same way Kyle's father learned to fly from his grandfather. "My dad learned to fly on his father's lap, flying back and forth from the farm to the ranch. He used an airplane like most people use a pickup truck," Kyle explained... -
'Dewey' book, issues prompt board discussion
(Local News ~ 06/14/08)
By Kris Todd Daily Reporter Staff In advance of the anticipated Sept. 24 release of "Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World," Spencer Public Library board members, in a 7-2 vote, reapproved a "Book Sales in the Library" policy approved in April, along with a few additions. The 288-page book at the center of recent board discussion is co-written by Bret Witter and Vicki Myron, the former library director...
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English continuing his 'battle for good public policy' (Local News ~ 06/14/08)
By Kris Todd Daily Reporter Staff Bryan English found himself "just showing up and volunteering" on the political front about five years ago. As he found the opportunities to be endless if he simply raised his hand and said, "I'd be happy to do that," he also realized a new career... -
Turner to take stage Sept. 12 (Local News ~ 06/14/08)
The versatile sound of hot country artist Josh Turner will entertain fans at this year's Clay County Fair. Special guest Luke Bryan will open for Turner at 7:30 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 12 in the Grandstand. A multi-platinum recording artist, Turner is best known for his unique sounding vocals that bring a fresh feel to today's country scene. ... -
Riders enjoy fine day on Tractor Ride (Local News ~ 06/14/08)
With a big smile on his face and the American flag blowing in the background, Charlie Wedeking fires up his engine and gets sets to head off on the KICD/CD 107.7 Tractor Ride. This year's event featured 240 riders enjoying the sunny skies of northwest Iowa. ...
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