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Trinity UMC member earns Cross and Flame Award

On Sunday, Feb. 7, Trinity United Methodist Church awarded Steve Van Helton with the Cross and Flame Award.

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BBBS sets Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser

After various donations from generous organizations, companies and local residents, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa – Bremer County is getting ready for their 21st annual Bowl For Kids Sake Fundraiser.

Yield contest held in Readlyn

On Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Center Inn, an awards banquet was held for the 19th annual Readlyn Savings Bank – American Savings Bank Master Corn and Soybean Growers’ Yield Contest.

Mathletes take first at ISU competition

Both the JV and Varsity math teams took first place honors at the Iowa State University competition on Saturday, Feb. 13.

Library to hold book signing

The Waverly Public Library will host a book signing for local author Vanessa Nelson.

Warriors' late rally falls short at state tourney

DES MOINES – Wapsie Valley had another big win within its grasp Monday in their Class 2A State Basketball Tournament matchup with fifth-ranked Western Christian. The game looked out of reach for the Warriors as they fell behind by 14 points with 2:42 left in the game, however, Wapsie rallied and pulled within six points three times. Although the Warriors held the Wolfpack scoreless from the field in that final stretch, Western Christian tallied 9-of-12 free throws to garner a 53-46 victory and a halt to Wapsie Valley’s tournament run.

Area earns four all-state picks

Four athletes from the area were named to the Iowa Newspaper Association 2010 All-State Girls Basketball teams for Class 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A Tuesday.

Sixth-graders win again at Ankeny

The Waverly-Shell Rock sixth-grade volleyball AAU team traveled to Ankeny on Saturday and placed first in their pool. They moved through the championship bracket to place first, beating an Ankeny team in the final.

Savage Seven finish perfect season 10-0

An emotional coach Bill Cook was a bit overwhelmed after his first undefeated season in 35 years of Go-Hawk girls' basketball.