Big first half propels Lions to victory

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The Central Lyon girls’ basketball bench begins to celebrate as time runs out in a 73-41 Class 2A Region 1 girls’ basketball tournament semi-final victory over West Monona at MOC-Floyd Valley in Orange City Friday, Feb. 21. The win put the Lions into the Class 2A...

Work ethic and friendship take script to all-state

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BOX AND COX Matthew Haken, left, and Noah Wessels, right, rehearse a scene from their ensemble act “Box and Cox.” The duo was selected to perform the act at the Iowa High School All-State Large Group Speech Festival. (Photo/Jennifer Kor) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer ...

Group has talent, one liners and no fear

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Gabe Kooiker, Luke Rasmussen, pictured left to right, recreate one of their previous improvisational acts, “The Ferris Wheel Stopped.” The trio will perform in improvisational acting at the Iowa High School All-State Large Group Speech Festival Saturday, Feb. 22....

A stronger presence of bald eagles

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BALD EAGLES RETURN This pair of bald eagles was seen taking in the winter sun near Alvord recently. The birds started building nests in the area in January in preparation for laying eggs soon. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer With warmer days on the...