Jeff Pikna hired as AP Football Coach
The Aplington-Parkersburg School District has announced the hiring of Jeff Pikna as the new varsity head football coach. Aplington-Parkersburg is proud to announce Jeff Pikna as our new head football coach! With his leadership, passion, and commitment
Friday, March 14
Track & Field
IATC Indoor Championships (girls) @ Ames –
AGWSR (1A):
Gracie Wagoner – 5th in high jump
Trevyn Smith – 6th in long jump
Josie Kuper – 2nd in shot put
4×400 – 6th
Dike-New Hartford (2A):
4×100 – 9th
Grundy Center (2A):
Maddy Hendershot – 10th in 400m
Grace Storjohann – 2nd in 800m
Allison Koch – 5th in high jump
Sprint medley relay – 8th
4×400 – 2nd
4×800 – 7th
Iowa Falls-Alden (2A):
Isabelle Janssen – 3rd in 60m hurdles
Alivia Tupper – 4th in shot put
South Hardin (2A):
Ayda Eller – 8th in 400m
4×400 – 5th
IHSAA Basketball State Tournament
Class 4A Championship
#4 Waukee Northwest – 48
Vs. #3 Valley – 60
Class 3A Championship
#6 MOC-Floyd Valley – 58
Vs. #1 Clear Lake – 57
Class 2A Championship
#2 West Lyon – 42
Vs. #1 Western Christian – 46
Class 1A Championship
#2 Madrid – 59
Vs. #1 Marquette Catholic – 57
Searches for new principals continue in the H-R District
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City council in Ackley receives information on nuisance abatement procedures
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Hubbard City Council approves purchases for the public swimming pool
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Greene Council puts the brakes on a water main project
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