Snowden Aims To Be The Best Coach In College Basketball
Fred Snowden the first black head coach in a major conference at Arizona discusses not wanting to be labeled a pioneer. In five years he has 4 conference titles and two NCAA wins but seeks new opportunities while balancing pressure and racism. He also notes his love of tennis and desire for family time amid professional success.
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Fred
the Fox
Snowden
Univ. of Arizona
Arizona
Chris Evert
Rockettes Edge Central Lyon In Close Slugfest
In a tight contest, Central Lyon edged Rock Valley 59 to 56 after a second quarter surge by Rock Valley. Jodi Negaard scored 37 for Rock Valley, with Lauren Gayer and Linda Simonsen adding double digits as Western loomed on the schedule.
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Rockettes
Lyon
Rock Valley
Jodi Negaard
Lauren Gayer
Linda Simonsen
Elaine Bakker
Western
MOC
Seek To Double Wildlife Funds
Iowa Conservation Commission proposes the Decade of Help Program to double fish and wildlife efforts if funded. The plan seeks legislative approval for hunting and fishing license fee increases to provide part of the money and aims to expand trout stream access stocking new lake development border river inland stream and land acquisitions. It would also boost law enforcement hunter education and nongame wildlife programs and extend private habitat development.
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Towa
Fish and Wildlife Resources
Iowa Conservation Commission
Department
Commission
Snowmobile Registrations Expire December 31 Reminders
Town snowmobilers are reminded that all snowmobile registration certificates and numbers expire at midnight December 31. Owners must register with their county recorder, fee is $6.50, and a penalty applies after December 31. Iowa law requires valid registration to operate on public lands, ice, or roadways.
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Iowa
Inwood hosts KISD Good Guys in benefit basketball game
The Inwood chapter of Hope Haven's women's auxiliary sponsors a benefit game between Inwood Community Sharp Shooters and the KISD Good Guys on Wednesday December 28 at 7 30 p m in Rock Valley High School gym. Admission at the door.
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Inwood
Hope Haven
Women's Auxiliary
KISD
Rock Valley
Ice Fishing On Iowa Lakes Picks Up Across State
The Iowa Conservation Commission notes fair to good ice thickness statewide and peak ice fishing activity. Bluegill crappie and yellow perch lead the action with early reports of a few walleyes from West Okoboji East Okoboji Spirit Lake and Clear Lake. Best bluegill angling areas include Big Creek Rock Creek Prairie Rose Lake Anita Viking Lake Red Haw Lake Macbride Rathbun Green Valley and backwaters of the Mississippi. Perch hotspots are Clear Lake West Okoboji and Spirit Lake. Beginners need an auger ladle one or two ice rods tear drop lures and wax worms or mousses with a bucket for gear and seating. full outfit under twenty dollars.
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Iowa Conservation Commission
Jim Mayhew
Commission
West
Okoboji
East Okoboji
Spirit Lake
Clear Lake
Mississippi River
Big Creek
Polk County
Rock Creek
Jasper County
Shelby
Lake Anita
Cass County
Viking Lake
Montgomery County
Red Haw
Lucas County
Lake Macbride
Johnson County
Rathbun
Appanoose County
Green Valley
Union County
West Okoboji
Bowling Highs and Standings at Valley Lanes Event
Jim Van Beek led with high game 221 and high series 561. Bunch Ins. posted high team game 917 and Jonker Fur. high team series 2531. Standings list multiple teams and percentages, with KathysBlue Ribbon and Bunch Ins among top scores. Wilma Baatz topped women scores with 207 game and 517 series. Farmers posted high team 742 and Jankers 2021. Standings show teams like Van Driels and Farmers near the top.
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Jim, van Beek
Jim van Beek
Bunch
Jonker Fur
J & J Locker
Com-Oil
Vande Hoef
Valley State Bank
Jims Body Shop
Fats Place
Farmers
Kathys Blue -Ribbon
Kathys Schlitz
Bunch Ins
Vans Foodland
Steve Joyal
Marvin Mantle
Jim van Engen
Ted van Holland
Ray Witte
Dave de Zeeuw
Wilma Baatz
Jankers
van Driels
Georges
Coast To Coast
Valley Lanes
Lucille Manning
Addy Vanden Berg
Martha Baatz
Ag van Zee
Tillie Kock
Ice Safety Rules for Iowa Winter Sports
The piece outlines ice safety and rescue steps for winter enthusiasts in Iowa. Officials emphasize testing ice thickness of four to six inches and using common sense to prevent incidents. If exposure occurs, the Red Cross advises immediate rescue, keep the victim awake, warm shelter, dry clothing, and hot drinks to aid hypothermia recovery.
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Iowa
Iowa Conservation Commission
American Red Cross
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