From the monthly archives:

May 2011

S ometimes, as they say, greatness is thrust upon you, or something like that. Then there are times when your (read my) stupidity tends to be presented to the entire world, and there’s not a darn thing you (read I) can do about it. Take the recent substate soccer game between the Grinnell and Benton [...]

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By J.O. Parker joparker@dmreg.com The world did not come to end as predicted by Oakland, Calif., preacher and broadcaster Harold Camping. Camping, 89, head of the Family Radio Network, predicted that the world would come to an end on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at around 6 p.m. Many of Camping’s followers sold their homes and [...]

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Three writers who are role models

May 31, 2011 Opinion

Role models are those who we as people look up to whether it be personal, professional or under any other category which may be thought of. Last week, I listed three of my childhood mentors whom have helped shape me into the individual I am today. Role models are needed in a person’s life, albeit family [...]

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Braves squeeze out 2-0 win against HLV; lose to Sigourney 10-0

May 31, 2011 HLV sports

By ZACH JAMES powcr@dmreg.com Patience is a virtue. The Montezuma baseball team found that out to be true as  they scored both of their runs in the sixth inning against HLV to squeeze out a 2-0 victory on Friday, May 27. “This was a total team win, “ said head coach Tyler Lown. “We had [...]

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No. 3 Grinnell boys soccer team advances to Class 2A State

May 31, 2011 Grinnell sports

• Tigers stop Hudson 1-0 to advance; also ended Benton County’s season earlier with 2-0 win By DANN HAYES dhayes1@dmreg.com The Grinnell Tigers boys soccer team advanced to the state soccer tournament with a 1-0 win on-the-road at Hudson on Saturday, May 28. The win places them as the No. 2 seed at the state [...]

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The Peppertree at The Depot Crossing coming to Grinnell

May 31, 2011 Poweshiek County CR

• Owner of popular Oskaloosa restaurant to open second one at The Depot Crossing By DANN HAYES dhayes1@dmreg.com The owner of the Peppertree Restaurant in Oskaloosa has purchased The Depot in Grinnell and plans to open the doors to customers in July 2011. Steve Tibbitts, owner of The Peppertree Restaurant, plans to open his second restaurant, [...]

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Montezuma firefighters reach out to Joplin tornado victims

May 31, 2011 Poweshiek County CR

• Three Montezuma firefighters join with New Sharon and Oskaloosa fire departments to help with search and rescue, cleanup from EF-5 tornado By J.O. PARKER joparker@dmreg.com Three Montezuma firefighters packed their bags last week with a little Iowa hospitality and headed south. Chris Widmer, Joel Kerchaval and Cory Simpson, volunteers with the department, left Thursday [...]

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Belle Plaine school board sets special meeting, work session

May 27, 2011 Star Press Union

The Belle Plaine Board of Education will hold a special meeting and work session Wednesday, June 1 in the boardroom at Longfellow Elementary at 6:30 p.m. Both are open to the public. Items on the special meeting agenda: 1. Approval of employment of a summer school teacher 2. Approval of a contract agreement with the [...]

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Belle Plaine downtown revitalization update

May 27, 2011 Star Press Union

Belle Plaine Community Development Corp. issued the following  downtown revitalization update for the week ending Friday, May 27: Streetscape Crews poured the last bio cell and installed light pole bases this week. Facades Work began on foundation curbs at Belle Plaine Pharmacy Remaining canopy pieces were removed Masonry was washed and stripped in preparation for [...]

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Tiger girls golf team hits state with second place

May 25, 2011 Grinnell sports

• Grinnell hits 356 to qualify as Dubuque Wahlert takes team title The Grinnell Tigers girls golf team is going to the state tournament for the second straight year. The Tigers, runners up at the state tourney last season, shot a team score of 356 in Anamosa to place second in the sectionals and qualify [...]

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