Stories from Thursday, May 31, 2012

Senior striker Zubeen Azari shined on the state's big stage, lifting Spirit Lake Park-Okoboji to a resounding 4-1 victory over second-seeded Pella with his fourth hat trick and ninth multi-goal effort of the season Thursday in Class 2A quarterfinals at Cownie Soccer Park in Des Moines...

Juniors K.J. Veldman and Rachael Westergard rolled to a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Waverly-Shell Rocjk's duo of Marissa Buresh and Morgan Kuhrt in the first round of the Class 1A girls state doubles tournament Thursday at Byrnes Park in Waterloo. Veldman and Westergard next play fourth-seeded Kacci Clark and Michaela Pearson of Norwalk in the quarterfinals...

Art on 16th cordially invites the public to First Friday Art Trek from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on June 1. The monthly event will feature displays of remarkable original art by area artists, a demonstration of Hank Hall's drawing techniques using fishing poles, and delectable sweet treats from Hey, Good Cookies!...

The Spirit Lake Education Hall of Achievement will hold its sixth Induction Ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 3, the Sami Center. A reception will follow the ceremony. Organizers invite everyone in the community to join in the celebration of education in the Spirit Lake Community Schools...