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Thornton City Council moves forward on Water Improvement Project
THORNTON — The Thornton City Council approved a pair of contracts at its regular meeting Monday as they continued to move forward with the community’s Water Improvement Project. After hearing a proposal from Chris Diggins, Local Assistance Director from NIACOG, the Council approved entering into a contract with NIACOG for preparation of the Community Development […]
Warhawks qualify two for state meet
MANLY – Both Kacie Eisentrager and Cail Weaver were wistful while celebrating their second state cross country meet berth on Thursday, Oct. 22. Eisentrager really hoped that at least one teammate, if not her whole team would join her this time. Weaver wanted the rest of the team to return again. PLEASE LOG IN FOR […]
Warhawks rally by North Union
SHEFFIELD – West Fork trailed 14-0 early against North Union, only to tie the score at halftime and go ahead for good in the third quarter to take a 42-28 Class A playoff win over the Warriors on Friday, Oct. 16. It was the Warhawks’ first-ever playoff football win. At 1-7, North Union was still […]
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Warhawks volleyball team looks to bounce back in 2021
Along with football and cross country, the beginning of the fall sports season also spells the start for Iowa high school volleyball. The West Fork volleyball team is no different when preparing for the new season. The Warhawks will start their season on the road, facing off against Hampton-Dumont-CAL at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at […]
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Sheffield City Council accepts Police Chief resignation
The Sheffield City Council discussed the resignation of the police chief, taxes on the new police vehicle, and lifeguards in their regular meeting on Monday, April 11. PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!
West Fork baseball snaps skid, drops two close games
As the postseason approaches, the West Fork baseball team is fighting to generate momentum going into the next phase of the summer season. What they need, more than anything, is to notch tally marks in the win column and forge together a push for a potential playoff run. Returning to the baseball diamond this past, […]
Warhawks runners-up at their own meet
ROCKWELL – With one final determined sprint to the finish, West Fork senior Cail Weaver couldn’t overcome Newman’s Joey Ringo for the individual varsity boys’ title at Linn Grove Country Club on Monday, Sept. 21. Weaver, who trailed Ringo by a larger margin than the final sprint, made it a race by the time the […]
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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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Sheffield City Council discusses street improvement plan
Sheffield City Council discusses street improvement plan By Dick Fridley SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield City Council held a lengthy discussion at its regular meeting Monday night regarding a potential street improvement plan. Chase Holien, a design engineer with WHKS of Mason City, presented a preliminary plan determined by his firm regarding infrastructure […]
Regional match tune-up has West Fork coach, players motivated
SHEFFIELD – Even though the West Fork volleyball team faced its Class 2A regional first round opponent exactly a week before the post-season, the battery on the Warhawks’ recording of said match died about 30 seconds into it. So, when she was notified of that while talking about playing Belmond-Klemme again, Warhawk first-year coach Hannah […]