Stories from Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Polaris acquires Swiss company (02/10/10)
Polaris officials workers at its Spirit Lake location will continue with business as usual following the corporation's acquisition of swissauto Powersports. Polaris Industries has added a European presence with the addition of engine developer swissauto Powersports...

Okoboji captures sectional title by slim margins (02/10/10)
The Okoboji wrestling team won the Class 1A sectional tournament with a home-mat advantage Saturday, Feb. 6, which qualifies them for regional duals on Wednesday, Feb. 10. This is the Pioneers' first sectional win since the state first started a dual state tournament...

Knights fall just shy of sectional title (02/10/10)
The Graettinger/Terril wrestling team came up painstakingly short of capturing a team title, but couldn't quite overtake host Okoboji after finishing with one less place winner and one less individual champion at the Class 1A Sectional Meet Saturday, Feb. 6 in Milford...

Bouse earns coaching honor (02/10/10)
Okoboji head wrestling coach Justin Bouse, whose team has enjoyed a successful season on the mat this past winter, was among four coaches who received Northwest Iowa District Coach of the Year honors, as voted by coaches and officials at a recent district meeting...

Pressure defense lifts Pioneers past Rockets (02/10/10)
The Okoboji girls basketball team forced Rock Valley to play at an uncomfortable frenzied pace with constant pressure defense, keying a 64-56 victory Friday, Feb. 5 in Siouxland Conference play. "The girls did an excellent job of attacking the basket," said Okoboji coach Abby Goodlaxson. "They played extremely well. We just executed all of our plays."...

Pioneers give No. 1 Rockets early scare (02/10/10)
The Okoboji boys basketball team were able to match one of the state's heavyweights, answering top-ranked (Class 1A) Rock Valley blow-for-blow before suffering a dry spell that led to a 68-39 loss Friday, Feb. 5 in Siouxland Conference play. The Pioneers stuck with the Rockets for the initial eight minutes despite some turnover problems, staying within three points throughout the the first quarter...

Gridiron rivalry between Pioneers, Indians is back (02/10/10)
The Dickinson County rivalry between Okoboji and Spirit Lake on the football field will renewed next season after a lengthy hiatus. "I think it will be a good thing for both schools and both programs," said Okoboji coach Travis Schipper. "I have the utmost respect for Coach Bolluyt and his staff and believe they do a great job with their kids and that will make this a great rivalry for our schools."...

Arts on Grand plans winter dance party (02/10/10)
Arts on Grand is hosting a Winter Dance Party at the Spencer Golf & Country Club Saturday, Feb. 20, to help take the edge off the season. The Sliders will perform music from the early days of rock and roll and there will be a dance floor for those who find that tapping their feet is not enough...

Faust Institute changes hands (02/10/10)
"Come over and see what the schools are about, see what the education is about, see what the business is about."

Doris May Pixler (02/10/10)
Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at Warner Chapel in Spencer for Doris May Pixler, 91, of Spencer and formerly of West Okoboji.

Craig Scott Larson (02/10/10)
Turner Funeral Home in Milford was in charge of arrangements for Craig Scott Larson, who passed away on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 , at the age of 53, after a courageous battle against cancer.

Don't be a tool (02/10/10)
The Super Bowl crowned a champion, but did you need some new crowns? That was the concern of Delta Dental of Iowa, who asked guys not to be "tools" as they headed to "bars, basements, living rooms and man caves" for the big game.