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First Bank Hampton donates to pre school
Dave Heuberger and Tyler Heeren presented a donation from First Bank Hampton to Mary Mollenbeck for Wee Ones Christian Preschool of $1000. The preschool promotes hands-on learning and resides in the Church of the Living Word in Hampton. Mary Mollenbeck, director/teacher, and Donna Uhlenhopp, assistant teacher, introduce 3- and 4-year-old students to letter sounds, numbers, […]
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WF softball takes one of four in second week of play
The second week of the 2021 campaign was not a kind one for the West Fork softball team. On the slate, the Warhawks faced off against two ranked clubs in ninth ranked (Class 1A) Newman Catholic and top-ranked (Class 2A) Central Springs. PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in […]
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Warhawks snap skid, rebound against CGD and St. Ansgar
In any sport, including baseball, it’s hard to shake off a losing skid. To alleviate this, players and coach engage in small superstitions or rituals to convert the bad juju back into good fortunes. Whatever happened within the West Fork baseball team, it surely worked, as the Warhawks snapped a three-game skid and countered with […]
Trask promoted to WF head boys’ basketball coach
After wishing Hall-of-Fame head coach Frank Schnoes farewell, the West Fork boys’ basketball program has found their new coach. Fortunately for the Warhawks’ athletic department, they didn’t have to go very far to find their guy. In an announcement made via the West Fork School District’s social media on June 9, Trent Trask was called […]
West Fork Dance Team wins state titles
DES MOINES — The 2022 Iowa State Dance/Drill Team Championships were held at Wells Fargo Arena and Hy-Vee Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 1 through Friday, Dec. 3. There were over 5000 participants representing 260 high school dance team and color guards. PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to […]
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West Fork Board of Education meets
ROCKWELL — The West Fork Board of Education met in regular session Monday, Dec. 20 in the Superintendent’s Office at the Rockwell campus. Principals Reports The Board heard reports from Elementary Principal Ashley Flatebo and Middle School/High School Principal Bobby Willms. Among the items discussed were: • The Elementary School held a few Christmas Dress-up […]
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Holiday Food Fair is slated
SHEFFIELD — A Holiday Food Fair will take place Saturday, Dec. 11 at Zion St. John Lutheran Church. Coffee will be served at 8:30 a.m., followed by a sale of items from 9-10:30 a.m. Among the items that will be available will be Christmas cookies, Rada cutlery, candies, mixes in a jar, cards and Fair […]
West Fork baseball team wins three of their last four
At the midway point of the 2021 summer campaign closes in, the West Fork baseball team is making some serious strides amidst an ultra competitive Top of Iowa Conference-East. Should their cards play just right, the Warhawks could potentially capture double-digit victories and challenge for the second place slot within a division spearheaded by powerhouse […]
Quilts of Valor Foundation honors area military veterans
Quilts of Valor Foundation for North Central Iowa honored a number of area military veterans for their loyal years of service. Dianne Weide of the area chapter began the program at the Meservey Legion Hall by providing a background of the history of Quilts of Valor. The national group was founded in 2003 by Catherine […]
Sheffield Council meets in regular session
SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield City Council met in regular session Thursday night. Highlighting the meeting was the swearing in of two newly elected Council members — Ryan Kruger and Julia Showalter. Also sworn in was reelected Mayor Scott Sanders by City Clerk Ashley Francis. Resolutions The Council approved a resolution for the hiring and setting […]