Sioux Central made big strides toward improvement a year ago, and with the return of six of their top players from the varsity rotation, the Rebels look to extend that improvement even more this …

Newell-Fonda enjoyed a banner season a year ago as the Mustangs advanced to the UNI-Dome for the 8-man state semifinals and finished with a 10-2 record. However, the team lost first team …

With the return of a handful of starters and some promising top prospects, Storm Lake could be turning the corner on progress. The Tornado football team went 0-9 a year ago, but there are signs …

One thing was apparent after last year’s Storm Lake volleyball season was over. The Tornadoes were in matches, but didn’t finish them when they had the chance to pick up a win. That …

Storm Lake made an ascension to the middle of the pack in the Lakes Conference last season, and this year the Tornadoes will look to move near the top behind a bunch of runners with experience. …

It was another banner year for boys sports in the area in 2022-23, both team-wise and individually. Newell-Fonda and Ridge View qualified for the state playoffs in football with Newell-Fonda …

The Iowa High School Athletic Association recognizes the academic accomplishments of teams through their combined grade-point averages (GPA) during the semesters of their sport seasons. Teams …

The fall sports season got underway for area teams on Monday with the first official day of practice. Above: Storm Lake quarterback Carson Lullmann tries to run past a defender during an offensive …

The Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association has released its 2023 all-state teams, and two area players were recognized. Storm Lake senior Jake Eddie was selected to the Class 3A first …

Buena Vista University President Brian Lenzmeier has announced changes to the BVU Athletics program for the upcoming year. Amy Maier, formerly associate director of athletics, has been appointed the …

The Buena Vista University softball team has been recognized with seven student-athletes named to the 2022-23 Easton/NFCA Scholar All-American team that was recently announced. Member coaches of …

BVU baseball coach Steve Eddie poses with Cubbie Bear after throwing out the first pitch before Sunday’s Iowa Cubs game against Toledo at Principal Park in Des Moines. Eddie did the ceremonial …

The Buena Vista University athletic department will undergo a significant change as Scott Brown will no longer serve as the director of athletics, effective July 31. Amy Maier, who previously …

Dick Jungers had the experience of a lifetime among his peers last Thursday. The Newell-Fonda coach attended a national coaches convention in Lincoln, Neb., where he was recognized as one of …

In response to the Iowa High School Athletic Association’s member survey of superintendents, principals and athletic directors, the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association recently polled its …

The Iowa Girls Coaches Association released its all-state softball team and seven area players received recognition. In Class 1A, Newell-Fonda’s Mia Walker and Mary Walker were voted to the …

J.D. Scholten, Iowa House Representative from House District 1, has signed a contract to play professional baseball in the Netherlands with the Oosterhout Twins in the Hoofdklasse, the top league in …

The 12th annual Hy-Noon Kiwanis Storm the Lake Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon will be held Aug. 19 at King’s Pointe Waterpark and Resort. Triathlete participants will swim a half mile in the bay, bike …

Storm Lake Aug. 25 at Saydel Sept. 1 Boone Sept. 8 at Council Bluffs Jefferson Sept. 15 Perry* Sept. 22 at Sioux City West Sept. 29 Fort Dodge Oct. 6 at …

It was another banner year for girls sports in the area in 2022-23, both team-wise and individually. Newell-Fonda won its first Twin Lakes Conference volleyball title in school history, and the …