West Fork explains athletic building plans; snag with Sheffield storm system unresolved
By Travis Fischer The West Fork Community School Board held a public hearing last Wednesday to explain their plans to build a new athletic facility in Sheffield. The primary reason for constructing a new building has grown from a need to increase space for the school’s wrestling program. “Our wrestling program has grown […]
Thornton Agrees To Water Credit
By Travis Fischer The Thornton City Council approved the annual budget and passed a water subsidy plan during their regular meeting on Monday, March 3. Following a public hearing, the council approved a budget for fiscal year 2014-15. The regular property levy for the new budget will be 13.92 per $1000 valuation, up .35 […]
Bigs make good: West Fork posts dominate as Warhawks advance to 2A semis
Spencer Halloran looks around a West Marshall double team to dish the ball off from the lane in West Fork’s 71-54 win over the Trojans. (Kristi Nixon/Hampton Chronicle) West Fork’s Evan Sprung goes up high to corral a rebound over West Marshall’s Trenton Keislar during the Class 2A state quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena in […]
Meservey To Average Water Bills
By Travis Fischer Meservey residents concerned about a high water bill need not worry about running water to keep their pipes unfrozen. The Meservey City Council discussed the issue during their regular meeting on Monday, March 10. It was decided that the residents who took advice by Mayor Richard Miller to keep their water […]
Just out of reach: Back-to-back runner-up finishes for West Fork boys basketball squad
West Fork senior Tanner Tuttle accepts the Class 2A state runner-up trophy after the championship final on Friday night. (Kristi Nixon/Hampton Chronicle) By Kristi Nixon DES MOINES – So close they could taste it, the third-ranked Warhawk boys basketball team were held off by No. 1 Western Christian in the Class 2A title game […]