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Thoma headed to state after district meet

ALTOONA — First came the physical part. Then came the waiting game.The Newton boys swim team competed in the all-important state qualifying district swim meet at Southeast Polk High School Monday evening, and afterward, several members of the team had to wait a few agonizing hours to see their fate. ... Read More »

Chargers come out strong, shock Cards in OT

After Newton senior Brian Rose drilled a deep 3-pointer at the buzzer to send the game into overtime Monday night, there was an overwhelming feeling in the gym that there was

Hawk boys dominate first half, win at Iowa Valley

The Lynnville-Sully boys basketball team was on the road at Iowa Valley Monday night, where apparently it was on fire as soon as it got off the bus.

Boys basketball district and substate brackets set

The postseason has begun to take shape for the boys high school basketball season since the recent announcement of the district and substate brackets.

Professional

Giants beat Patriots 21-17 to win Super Bowl

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Elite and Eli. One and the same.And now there are two Super Bowl championships and two MVPs to prove it.Eli Manning is the big man in the NFL after one-upp ... Read More »

College

Big Ten promoting national 4-team football playoff

CHICAGO (MCT) — The Big Ten is not only ready to listen to proposals regarding a national four-team football playoff, league and school officials are kicking around an intrigu ... Read More »

Cyclones’ 3-point barrage downs Oklahoma, 77-70

NORMAN, Okla. (ISU) — Iowa State hit a conference-game record 15 3-pointers as the Cyclones (17-6 overall, 7-3 Big 12) knocked off Oklahoma (13-9 overall, 3-7 Big 12) 77-70 Sa ... Read More »

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