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Northwestern College wins NAIA Championship

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December 18th, 2022 by admin

Jalyn Gramstad threw three touchdown passes and ran for another to lead Northwestern College over Keiser University 35-25 for the NAIA National Championship on Saturday in Durham, NC.

Gramstad went 14 of 19 passing for 247 yards and rushed for 128 yards to lead the Red Raiders. Cade Moser scored on a pair of big plays, one long reception and a long run on a reverse. Moser finished with 158 yards of combined offense. Noah Van’t Hof grabbed two interceptions on the defensive side.

It was a tight game through much of the contest but the Red Raiders sealed it with a 19-yard touchdown run from Gramstad that capped off an over five minute drive to leave under two minutes left. Keiser had gotten within 28-25 with just over seven minutes left on a 1-yard run by Bryce Veasley.

The Red Raiders finish their championship run at 13-1, with their only loss a one-point defeat to last year’s champion Morningside in their season opener. Atlantic’s Bodie Johnson is a member of the Northwestern squad but didn’t see action in the final game.

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Exira-EHK School Board to act on RPS matters and Facilities Planning Proposal

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December 18th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Elk Horn, Iowa) – The Exira-EHK School Board will meet 6-p.m. Monday in the Elk Horn Conference Room. Action items on their agenda include the following:

A. Resolution Approving Revenue Purpose Statement, Ordering an Election on a Revenue Purpose Statement to Authorize Expenditures From Revenue Received From the State Secure an Advanced Vision for Education Fund, Ordering Election on the Question of Continuing to Levy a Voter Approved Physical Plant and Equipment Property Tax and Ordering the Publication of a Notice of Election
B. Facilities Planning Proposal with Boyd Jones
C. Modified Graduation Requirements
D. 2022-2023 Human Resources Sharing Agreement with IKM-Manning CSD
E. 2022-2023 Early Notification Incentive Plan
F. Request for Modified Supplemental Amount for At-Risk/Dropout Prevention of $159,127
G. Policy Review – First Reading
i. 210.02 – Regular Meeting

Their next regular meeting will take place January 17, 2023 at the same time and location.

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Griswold School Board meetings set for Monday evening

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December 18th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Griswold, Iowa) – Members of the Griswold School District’s Board of Education will gather for a work session, Monday evening, followed by and Easement Hearing and Board elections, along with regular business. The work session begins at 4:30-p.m. in the Conference Room, and includes a tour of the District’s facility, with the purpose of conducting a facilities assessment. No action is expected.

The Easement Hearing begins in the Conference Room at 5:45-p.m., followed immediately thereafter, by the Board’s regular agenda, which includes: the Superintendent’s Report and action on personnel matters, among other things. Old business includes the second reading of 507 and 508 Series Board Policies. And, under “Unfinished Business” of the old Board, consideration of Activity Fund Transfers and closing-out the FY 22 Financial Books.

The Board will then act on electing a Board President and Vice-President, and setting the dates/times for Regular Board meetings. The Reorganized Board will consider and act on approval of an Easement, possible action on Retirement Benefits for Non-Certified Staff, and other administrative matters.

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Riverside finishes third at ADM Girls Wrestling Invite

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December 18th, 2022 by admin

Raccoon River Wrestling ADM Invite
12/17/2022

Team Scores
1 Ankeny 222.0
2 Raccoon River-Northwest 178.0
3 Riverside, Oakland 97.0
4 Des Moines Public Schools 64.0
5 Saydel 42.0
6 Carlisle 34.0
7 Audubon 33.0
8 Earlham 25.5

Riverside got an individual title from Molly Allen at 120. Markely Yanes was 2nd at 235, Carly Henderson was 2nd at 125, and Veronica Schechinger was 2nd at 115.

Full results HERE

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Missouri Valley with three winners at Shenandoah Girls Mustang Invitational

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December 18th, 2022 by admin

Shenandoah Girls Mustang Intvitational
12/17/2022

Missouri Valley led the way with three individual champions: Brooke Lange 133-137, Nicole Olson 148-156, and Jocelyn Buffum 222.

Western Iowa’s Kacy Miller was a winner at 103-111 and Arianna Howard took the 128-131 bracket. Logan-Magnolia’s Jordan Buffam won at 110-116.

Full results HERE

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SWAT Valkyrie win at Pride of Iowa Girls Tournament at SE Warren

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December 18th, 2022 by admin

Pride of Iowa Girls Wrestling Tournament
12/17/2022

Team Scores
1 S.W.A.T. Valkyrie 133.5
2 Creston 115.0
3 Colfax-Mingo 96.0
4 Clarke, Osceola/Murray 85.0
5 Ballard 83.0
6 Panorama 82.0
7 Baxter 65.0
7 Southern Tier 65.0
9 Martensdale-St Marys 61.0
10 Southeast Warren/Melcher-Dallas 51.0
11 Interstate 35 44.0
12 Moravia 31.0
13 AHSTW 18.0

SWAT got wins from Adyson Lundquist 120, Grace Britten 170, and Haley Armstrong 235. Paige Baier was 2nd at 155. Lundquist also celebrated her 100th career victory that was discovered she reached at their last competition.

Full results HERE.

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Lewis Central takes 2nd at Fort Dodge Girls Wrestling Invitational

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December 18th, 2022 by admin

Fort Dodge Girls Wrestling Invitational
12/17/2022

Team Scores
1 Decorah 185.0
2 Lewis Central 159.5
3 Spencer 154.0
4 Algona 141.0
5 Mason City 133.5
6 Humboldt 124.0
7 West Fork, Sheffield 99.0
8 Perry 81.0
9 Eagle Grove 79.0
10 Fort Dodge 48.0
11 Spirit Lake Park 36.0
12 Emmetsburg 35.0
13 Clear Lake 25.0
14 Western Christian, Hull 24.0

Lewis Central got wins from Ava MnNeal 100, Maya Humlicek 105, Sophie Barnes 125, and Espie Almazan 145.

Full results HERE

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I-35 wins West Central Activities Conference title

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December 18th, 2022 by admin

WCAC Wreslting Tournament
12/17/2022

Team Scores
1 Interstate 35 222.5
2 Woodward-Granger 158.5
3 West Central Valley 144.5
4 Pleasantville 130.0
5 AC/GC 126.0
6 Earlham 105.0
7 Ogden 104.5
8 Panorama 100.5
9 Van Meter 84.0

ACGC picked up a win from Tegan Slaybaugh at 120 and Payton Jacobe at 285. Gavin Sloss was runner-up at 126.

West Central Valley’s Braiden Beane won at 160.

Full results HERE

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Carlisle takes the crown at Glenwood Invitational 12/17/2022

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December 18th, 2022 by admin

Glenwood Wrestling Invitational
12/17/2022

Boys Team Scores
1 Carlisle 296.5
2 Glenwood 195.0
3 Harlan Community 178.0
4 Bellevue East 146.5
5 Maryville 110.0
6 Boys Town 93.0
7 ADM 91.5
8 Sioux City West 60.0
9 Lincoln Lutheran 57.0
10 Southwest Iowa 55.5
11 Omaha Benson 49.0
12 Sioux City North 43.0
13 Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson 23.0

Carlisle had 7 individual champions on the day.

Glenwood got individual titles from CJ Carter 195 and Tate Mayberry 152.

Harlan picked up individual titles from Jesse Jens at 106 and Brody McKinley at 138.

Full results HERE

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Carroll Wrestling Invitational 12/17/2022

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December 18th, 2022 by admin

Carroll Wrestling Invitational
12/17/2022

Team Scores
1 Carroll 228.5
2 CB Abraham Lincoln 150.0
3 Westwood 144.0
4 Pocahontas 139.5
5 Kuemper 100.0
6 Denison 99.0
7 Greene County 93.0
8 Manson 75.0
9 CAM 51.5
10 St. Edmond 32.0

Carroll had six individual champions to propel the Tigers to the team title. Denison-Schleswig’s Jaxon Hildebrand was a winner at 220. CAM’s Brian South was 2nd at 160.

Full results HERE

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