From the monthly archives:

November 2010

Dass the way it is, Dec. 2, 2010

by rdass on November 30, 2010

I love the 80s There’s no doubt about it, I love the 80s and I was reminded of that this Saturday. After a great Thanksgiving first with friends and then with family, I was ready to get out and have some fun. This Saturday, an 80s tribute band called Hairball was playing at the Clive [...]

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Wrestling: Benton 59, Iowa Valley 18

by jmagdefrau on November 30, 2010

Benton Community 59, Iowa Valley 18 Monday, Nov. 29, 2010 @ Van Horne 103: Mitch Knock, BC won by forfeit 112: Jake Robertson, BC DEC Steven Slechta, IV 12-8 119: Eddie Frye, BC FALL Reif McBride, IV 4:56 125: Tyler Long, BC FALL Zach Russell, IV 1:21 130: Brandon Beaver, BC FALL Vance Kurka, IV [...]

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The trials and tribulations of Christmas shopping

November 30, 2010 On The Road Again

Over the years I’ve heard and read horror stories about Black Friday. I vowed some years back to never take part in such craziness. This year curiosity got the best of me – I went shopping on Black Friday. Actually, I eased into it. I didn’t make it to Wal-Mart at midnight or even 5 [...]

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Poweshiek County Obituaries — Dec. 1, 2010

November 30, 2010 Obituaries

Dr. Darrell L. Cochran, 80 Dr. Darrell L. Cochran, DVM, age 80, of Oskaloosa, died early Sunday morning, Nov. 21, 2010, at Oskaloosa Care Center. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 27, Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel with Rev. Donald DeGlopper of the Central Reformed Church officiating. Burial was in Forest Cemetery in [...]

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Bravettes beat Tri-County, 55-22

November 30, 2010 Montezuma sports

By J.O. PARKER joparker@dmreg.com Brittany Bryan scored 17 points and Emily Long finished with nine points as the Montezuma Bravettes steamed rolled the Tri-County Trojans, 55-22, in SICL action at home on Tuesday, Nov. 23.   “I was really proud of the defensive attitude and desire all night long,” said Bravettes Coach Keith Sietstra. “Coming [...]

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Grinnell’s Wallace, BGM’s Hawkins, Miller named first team all-state

November 30, 2010 BGM sports

• Montezuma’s Ogan, Salnave and HLV’s McClenathan, Hinrichs second team; Ferch, Grinnell, third team And the hits just keep on coming—and that’s a good thing as eight area football players were recognized for the 2010 football season, both on and off the field.   BGM, Grinnell, HLV and Montezuma all had two players each selected [...]

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Community Hope building new church

November 30, 2010 Poweshiek County CR

• Growth, outreach leads to Montezuma church building new 260-seat sanctuary, church building By J.O. PARKER joparker@dmreg.com Community Hope (Assembly of God) Church in Montezuma is growing. Construction of a new 13,000 square foot (145-foot by 90-foot) building and 260-seat sanctuary north of the current location began in early November. According to the Rev. Todd [...]

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Who is the best Iowa player to wear 1-50?

November 30, 2010 Poweshiek County CR

• New book looks at all-time best Iowa men’s basketball, football players to wear jersey numbers 1-50 By J.O. PARKER joparker@dmreg.com Any Hawkeye fans on your Christmas or gift shopping list? “Hawkeye Greats, By The Number – Volume I,” may just be the gift you’re looking for this holiday season. Released Nov. 1 by Single [...]

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Gunpowder, Sweat and Fun

November 30, 2010 Outdoors/recreation

• The wool is hot and itchy and the shoes don’t really fit, but reenacting is in the blood for these ‘weekend warriors’ By DANN HAYES dhayes1@dmreg.com They’re hot and sweaty. Most smell like smoke and are wearing wool uniforms that itch and are hot—basically fairly uncomfortable.   Typically, summer temperatures in Iowa can reach [...]

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Wood creations made from old barn wood

November 30, 2010 Poweshiek County CR

• Brooklyn resident enjoys making unique wood creations as a hobby By J.O. PARKER joparker@dmreg.com Brooklyn resident Reggie Rea knows how to inspire young people to do their best in the classroom and on the wresting mat.   What you might not know about Rea, a BGM fourth grade teacher, co-head varsity wresting and junior [...]

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