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Ballard’s Jacob Bernholtz clears a hurdle during the boys’ shuttle hurdle relay at the 3A coed state qualifying meet May 9. Ballard won the event to qualify for state. Photo by Joe Randleman

Kohut-Jackson heading to state in three events for Ballard girls

Bomber boys qualify in two relaysNEVADA – If Ballard’s Abby Kohut-Jackson had any nerves going into her first Class 3A coed state qualifying meet May 9 in Nevada, she certainly didn’t show them on...

Nick Hartman shot an 80 over 18 holes to help the Ballard boys’ golf team win the Class 3A sectional team championship at the Cedar Pointe Golf Course in Boone Friday. Photo by Joe Randleman

Bomber boys win sectional title

Ballard heads to district meet FridayBOONE – The goal of returning to state is still alive and well for the Ballard boys’ golf team after the Bombers won the Class 3A sectional meet Friday at the Cedar...

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Collins-Maxwell graduation

The Collins-Maxwell High School graduation ceremony for the Class of 2013 took place Sunday, May 12, at the Maxwell Gym.

Huxley residents, Matt and Sara Konen, recently opened Solid Rock Coffee House in the Ballard Plaza. The cozy establishment is open Monday through Saturday. Photo by Kim Harms

Locally owned coffee house, locally roasted coffee

When Solid Rock Coffee House opened in April, Sara Konen’s dream became a reality. Together with her husband Matt, Sara owns the business nestled in the Ballard Plaza right off of Highway 69.Since her first...

Bette Maybee of Slater had her first book, “Phoenix: The Rising,” published Jan. 10. She said the book is “purely for entertainment” and targeted for young adult readers. Photo by Whitney Sager

Slater author has first book published

Shortly after being published, this Slater author’s book has received 5-star ratings and already has a sequel in the works.Bette Maybee of Slater recently penned her first published book, “Phoenix: The...

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Sheldahl to focus on family business, hobbies after retiring

Name: Martha SheldahlJob position: 1st grade teacherSchool district: North Polk Community School DistrictHow long have you been employed at your current school district? I have been with the North Polk district my...

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Huxley residents, Matt and Sara Konen, recently opened Solid Rock Coffee House in the Ballard Plaza. The cozy establishment is open Monday through Saturday. Photo by Kim Harms

Locally owned coffee house, locally roasted coffee

News Comments Updated: May 16, 2013 9:03am

When Solid Rock Coffee House opened in April, Sara Konen’s dream became a reality. Together with...

Collins-Maxwell graduation

News Comments May 16, 2013 9:11am

Slater author has first book published

News Comments Updated: May 16, 2013 9:04am

Sheldahl to focus on family business, hobbies after retiring

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Snygg retiring after 32 years at North Polk

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Ballard’s Jacob Bernholtz clears a hurdle during the boys’ shuttle hurdle relay at the 3A coed state qualifying meet May 9. Ballard won the event to qualify for state. Photo by Joe Randleman

Kohut-Jackson heading to state in three events for Ballard girls

Sports Comments Updated: May 16, 2013 11:22am

Bomber boys qualify in two relaysNEVADA – If Ballard’s Abby Kohut-Jackson had any nerves going into...

NP, CMB combine to advance 14 events to state

Sports Comments May 16, 2013 10:49am

Bomber boys win sectional title

Sports Comments May 16, 2013 11:00am

NP girls win two meets

Sports Comments May 16, 2013 11:14am

NP boys down Gilbert, Carlisle

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Opinion

Guest Column: Be a First Responder for the Iowa environment

Opinion Comments May 16, 2013 9:00am

Without personal concern, first responders jump in the middle of a situation to respond to the...

Naturally Speaking: The Great May Snow of 2013

Opinion Comments May 16, 2013 9:00am

Who says dead fish tell no tales?

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Slices of Life: I’ll do it later

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Slices of Life: Lessons of motherhood

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Living

Maxwell News

Living/LIfestyles Comments May 02, 2013 10:40am

Luke Gibbs receives Morningside College scholarshipsMorningside College has awarded Luke Gibbs of...

Collins News

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Polk City News

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Slater News

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Collins News

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Obituaries

Narcisa Bonsato Speed

Obituaries Comments May 16, 2013 9:07am

Narcisa Bonsato “Tessie” Speed, 60, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 13, 2013 at Long...

Evelyn Christiansen

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Harold “Barney” Mullihan

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Merton R. Searcy

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Lori Jo Clark

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