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IOWA CLASS 2A STATE WRESTLING MEET — W’burg’s Vercande wins state title

by Brathjen on February 18, 2012

J.C. Vercande has done it. The Williamsburg senior has snared the Iowa Class 2A 145-pound championship, dominating Denver-Tripoli’s Cory Chapin before claiming a 19-4 technical fall win in Saturday’s state championship match at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Vercande dominated from the git-go, using a pair of early takedowns to set the tone. Vercande [...]

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IOWA HIGH SCHOOL STATE WRESTLING MEET: Among placement matches, Williamsburg’s Blythe is tops

by Brathjen on February 18, 2012

DES MOINES — The championship matches are still to come, with Williamsburg’s JC Vercande looking to etch his name in championship gold. But among five other Iowa County wrestlers who were looking for medals, two of them nabbed fourth-place finishes in Saturday’s consolation finals. Williamsburg 220-pounder Corbin Blythe was pinned in 1:19 by Charles City’s Brian Halligan [...]

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IOWA STATE WRESTLING MEET — Williamsburg’s Vercande to wrestle for state title

February 17, 2012 Amana Colonies news

Williamsburg senior JC Vercande will have a chance to make a dream come true Saturday night. The Raider 145-pounder will be vying for the state gold on the mats of Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, as he battles Denver-Tripoli’s Cory Chapin (43-3) in one of 14 Iowa Class 2A championship bouts. Vercande, who enters the [...]

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IOWA CLASS 1A DISTRICT BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Area teams split in first-round action

February 14, 2012 English Valleys sports

Iowa Valley is moving on to the second round of the Iowa Class 1A district basketball tournament, following a 65-50 win over Tri-County of Thornburg Monday night in Marengo. The Tigers built an early 12-2 lead, only for Trojans (2-20) to come back and briefly take the lead. From there, Iowa Valley restored order, took [...]

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2011 IOWA COUNTY CONSERVATION SWCD AWARDS: 5 honored for work during past year

February 1, 2012 Amana Colonies news

Several Iowa County residents were honored for their conservation efforts at the Iowa County Soil and Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) annual awards banquet Nov. 17, 2011, held at the Seven Villages Restaurant in Little Amana. Each year the district recognizes farmer and educators for their contributions to soil and water conservation. The district’s 2011 Conservation [...]

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Meet with legislators Saturday in Williamsburg

January 31, 2012 Amana Colonies news

Legislative Committee chairperson Craig Stallman has announced that three legislative community meetings have been scheduled for Iowa County. The first legislative community meeting will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Iowa County Farm Bureau basement, 212 W. State Street, Williamsburg. The public is invited to talk with Rep. Betty DeBoef, Sen. Tom [...]

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AREA SPORTS: Post-season schedules announced for area teams

January 31, 2012 Amana Colonies news

It’s hard to believe the 2012 winter sports season has gone by so fast, and that it will soon be time for post-season action. Area high schools have known their post-season wrestling assignments for some time now, and and now boys’ and girls’ basketball teams also know their post-season draws. Here’s a look at where [...]

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Magazine gives Millersburg unique ‘prize’

January 25, 2012 Journal Tribune

By ANDREA FURLONG afurlong@dmreg.com Millersburg has found a way to put itself back on the map for good. After losing its school to reorganization a few years ago and now at risk of losing its post office, the town of under 200 people has found a positive way for the town to be remembered for [...]

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Mihal says stroke has given her understanding

January 5, 2012 Journal Tribune

By ANDREA FURLONG Friends and family remember the words that Holly Mihal used to define her sudden stroke, because she said them over and over again during her first few days in the hospital: “This is just crazy.” “We’d hear it many times,” laughed Mihal’s mom, Carolyn Wiseman. It does seem unbelievable that a healthy [...]

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NORTH ENGLISH CITY COUNCIL: Flood ordinance under consideration

January 5, 2012 Journal Tribune

By ANDREA FURLONG The North English City Council will consider adopting flood plain ordinance at its next meeting, Wednesday, Jan. 4, at 6:30 p.m. If adopted, the ordinances will allow the City of North English to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which will allow renters, business owners and individuals with property in [...]

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