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HC Speedway schedule released

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As we head into 2026, the official race schedule for Karl Chevorlet Hamilton County Speedway has been released. The action hits the semi-banked dirt oval track on April 4 with the Icebreaker and season opening event. Modifieds, Stock Cars, B-Mods, Hobby Stocks and Crown Vics are all set for action. Less than two weeks later will be the opening night of the Iron Man on April 17 with Stock Cars, B-Mods, Hobby Stocks and Crown Vics competing for cash prizes. Night two of the Iron Man weekend concludes on April 18. Two events are scheduled for May, as $10 Saturday night will take place ...

A little Christmas reading

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Amid the tree decorating, shopping, gift wrapping, writing of Christmas cards, and waiting for the next snow, it’s difficult to relax this time of year. Still, I like to find a little time whenever possible to do a little Christmas reading. It’s difficult for me to choose just one book this time of year, and so I will share just a few that I often enjoy pulling from my bookshelf and rereading. And, don’t forget, if you don’t have time to read before Christmas Day, these books also make wonderful ways to spend a little time when the snow is flying in January. “A Christmas ...

Action on the court

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Fuller Hall Rec League players Tyler Olson (first photo) and Henry Hoversten (second photo) put up shots during a recent basketball game against a squad from Fort Dodge.

Hawks on the mat at R-S

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STORY CITY — The South Hamilton wrestling team competed here this past Saturday at the Jim Kinyon Norsemen Invitational hosted by Roland-Story. Sergeant Bluff-Luton took home team honors ahead of Williamsburg and Atlantic, as the Hawks finished 20th overall in the 22-team field. Mason Ostrem was the lone South Hamilton wrestler to earn a spot on the podium, placing sixth at 113 pounds. Ostrem scored a fall on Ryder Wildin of Winterset in the consolation round to secure his medal, falling in the fifth place match in a tiebreaker. Kyler Ziesman earned a fall at 175 pounds in the ...

South Hamilton boys can't slow West Marshall

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JEWELL — The South Hamilton boys dropped a 62-41 decision to West Marshall here last Friday night. Sam Koehnk scored 15 points to lead the Hawks, as Luke Martensen added seven. Ben Swenson and Kaden Dean each had six. “I was very happy with the effort all around and the improvement we are making,” South Hamilton head coach Jay Heeren said. “We are making effort, desire and believing in what we can do. “We just need to keep attacking on offense and get some of our good, open looks to fall.” Ryan Oskvig had four points and Jose Babcock three for the Hawks, who are off ...

Algona tops Webster City girls

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ALGONA — Webster City’s Evie Davis had a strong night for the Lynx, but it wasn’t enough on Friday against Algona. The Bulldogs (5-2 overall) prevailed by a 51-26 count on their home court behind three players in double figures. Davis had a strong effort to pace the Lynx (2-4), scoring 16 points. “We knew going in that it was going to be a challenge, playing a very good Algona team on the road,” WCHS head coach Marty McKinney said. “I was proud of the effort throughout the game. By having long scoring droughts, though, we are forcing our defense to be perfect every ...