Graettinger Pirates Reach 1A State Final in Cedar Falls
Graettinger defeated Odebolt Arthur 26 0 and Avoca 46 20 to advance to the state 1 A championship game against Conrad at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. Mike and Ted Masters scored twice, with key runs and passes fueling the Orange and Black as They outscored their opponents 26 0 and 46 20 respectively.
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Heart Breaking Defeat At The Last Minute
In the State Class A Championship at the UNI Dome Cedar Falls the BCS Comets defeated the Graettinger Pirates 14 8 on a late controversial pass interference call Comets finish 12 0 securing their first state title Pirates end 11 1 in a historic season Graettinger scored first but BCS answered with a Don Woodward TD pass and Tom Pelham late breakaway run plus a failed two point attempt Masters rushed for 117 yards and Terry Masters added 78 yards.
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School Bond Passes After Monday Election
The school bond vote approved remodeling funds of 487000 for the building. Plans include a multi purpose room with a divider for simultaneous PE and activities, plus new locker rooms and showers. Incumbent Jean Elsenbast was elected unopposed to the school board.
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Graettinger Bank Grand Opening Draws Crowds
Graettinger State Bank opens its new building with 1 a m to 3 p m open house on Thursday and 9 a m to 5 p m on Friday. Free barbecued pork sandwiches and tours of the bank and Ken Edge home are offered, with promotions at the new Graettinger bank and related sponsors listed.
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Graettinger Depot Burns Down
Graettinger residents watched as the old depot burned to the ground Tuesday night with 20 foot flames. Firefighters arrived at 9 20 and worked three hours to prevent spread while noting the structure was already beyond saving.
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Graettinger Lands Largest State Aid Yet
Graettinger received 5 213 33 from the state under a revenue sharing measure, the largest annual aid in its history. City officials said the sum was deposited into the general fund Tuesday, part of a program distributing funds to Palo Alto County and other communities including Ayrshire, Curlew, Cylinder, Emmetsburg, Mallard, Rodman, Ruthven, and West Bend.
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