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Martinek earns first team all-state nod
West Fork’s Zach Martinek puts up a contested shot in a non-conference game against Dike-New Hartford earlier this season in which he scored 32 points in a 63-59 victory. Martinek was voted first team all-state by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association, announced Tuesday morning. (File photo) By Kristi Nixon DES MOINES – West Fork […]
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State legislature tackles tax reform in two bills
The House of Representatives’ tax bill features five levels of tax cuts to be determined yearly based on the amount of revenue the state brings in. By Travis Fischer Iowa Republicans in both legislative chambers are pushed forward with sweeping tax reform proposals aligning with goals set by Governor Kim Reynolds earlier this year. Looking […]
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Sheffield eyes residential development opportunity
By Savannah Howe At their February assembly, the Sheffield City Council announced there’s a developer interested in turning a large plot of primitive land into a new cluster of residential properties. According to the council, the contractor is highly active in promoting economic development, and there are 35 home lots available in the Sheffield community […]
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Meservey Public Library hopes to increase toddler story-time attendance numbers
A young girl enjoys time with toys before the story reading commences. MIDDLE: Clapping along to songs was a hit for the kids! RIGHT: Children,a variety of ages, enjoyed the library’s event. SAVANNAH HOWE By Savannah Howe The libraries of small communities are always seeking new opportunity to attract their goal number of patrons, and […]
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Martinek earns first team all-state nod
West Fork’s Zach Martinek puts up a contested shot in a non-conference game against Dike-New Hartford earlier this season in which he scored 32 points in a 63-59 victory. Martinek was voted first team all-state by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association, announced Tuesday morning. (File photo) By Kristi Nixon DES MOINES – West Fork […]
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WF High School hosts Spring Pops Concert
Soloist Sarah Retz belts out a note during her solo. SAVANNAH HOWE By Savannah Howe The musicians and vocalists put on an outstanding show at their annual Pops Concert last week. The Concert Band, directed by Tori Simkins, performed some cinematic classics, including two movements from Harry Potter and the Star Wars theme. Action commenced […]
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Fire damages Sheffield home Sunday
A fire broke out at 521 Maple St., Sheffield around 6 p.m., on Sunday, Dec. 3. Fire crews were on the scene for nearly nine hours fighting the blaze. The house has been estimated a total loss. RYAN HARVEY|THE PIONEER ENTERPRISE By Greg Forbes No one was injured in a fire that destroyed a Sheffield […]
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Fire damages Sheffield home Sunday
A fire broke out at 521 Maple St., Sheffield around 6 p.m., on Sunday, Dec. 3. Fire crews were on the scene for nearly nine hours fighting the blaze. The house has been estimated a total loss. RYAN HARVEY|THE PIONEER ENTERPRISE By Greg Forbes No one was injured in a fire that destroyed a Sheffield […]
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Franklin County Fair announces 2018 entertainers
The Franklin County Fair has announced the 2018 entertainment set for the 2018 fair, July 18-23. Friday, July 20, fairgoers will experience the Roots & Boots tour to include Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye and back by popular demand, Sammy Kershaw. Kershaw has remained a consistent power hitter in country music with a chain of major […]
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Sixth-ranked Dons send Warhawks home
Zach Martinek of West Fork shows anguish after the Class 1A Substate 2 game went final at Clear Lake. The Warhawks were stopped in the substate for the second straight year. (Kristi Nixon/Hampton Chronicle) By Kristi Nixon CLEAR LAKE – Free throws proved to be the difference in a tightly-called Class 1A Substate 2 final […]