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Three-run fifth the difference in Okoboji loss to North Union
(High School Sports ~ 06/23/14)
Facing a one-run deficit Tuesday, North Union plated three in the bottom half of the fifth inning to effectively take a win over Okoboji. The Warriors struck first, pushing one across in the bottom half of the third, but the Pioneers answered with three in the top of the fourth to take a 3-1 lead...
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Wolves fall to top-ranked Westerners in two
(High School Sports ~ 06/23/14)
Facing Class 1A top-ranked Akron-Westfield in doubleheader action Wednesday night, the Harris-Lake Park softball team lost a pair of 10-0 games. In game one, A-W plated one in the first before erupting for five in the second and steadily adding to its lead...
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Westerners score late, best Wolves
(High School Sports ~ 06/23/14)
Harris-Lake Park let a one-run lead slip in the final frame Wednesday night, as Akron-Westfield plated three runs in the top half of the seventh to secure a 6-4 victory over the Wolves. H-LP looked to be in good position early, striking for three runs in the opening stanza, but A-W answered with three in the third to knot the game...
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Golke to take on 100-mile ride (Local News ~ 06/23/14)
Paul Golke joined the Camp Okoboji staff a year ago as its Ministry Advancement Director. He is also an avid bike rider and part of his position is to raise awareness and funding for camp needs. This weekend, he is rolling several of those duties into one cause ... ... -
Cherish Center celebrates 15 years (Local News ~ 06/23/14)
Cherish Center is celebrating its 15th year of existence this June. Cherish Center began as "Shepherds Fold" in 1999 with the vision of starting a maternity home for teen girls in northwest Iowa. In 2006, this vision became a reality when Cherish House in Spirit Lake opened its doors. ... -
Pioneers lose big at home (High School Sports ~ 06/23/14)
After playing to a 3-1 deficit against Siouxland Conference rival Sioux Center on Wednesday, the Okoboji baseball team looked to be in good position. However, the Warriors plated nine in the second and five in the fourth to rout the Pioneers 18-2 in Milford... -
Warriors earn one-run win over Pioneers (High School Sports ~ 06/23/14)
Trailing 2-1 entering the final frame Wednesday night, the Sioux Center softball squad scored three runs before holding Okoboji to just one to escape with a 4-3 victory in Milford. After playing to a 0-0 tie after four, Sioux Center struck first with a run in the top half of the fifth before the Pioneers answered with a pair in the bottom half of the inning... -
Okoboji's Heithus shuts out Generals
(High School Sports ~ 06/23/14)
Savannah Heithus pitched a gem on Friday, holding the Generals of Sibley-Ocheyedan scoreless over seven innings of softball action and leading her squad to a 5-0 win. The junior allowed just four hits and one walk while fanning six batters. Okoboji struck first in the bottom half of the fourth inning, plating three runs before scoring two more in the sixth...
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Pioneers squeak past CL/G-LR
(High School Sports ~ 06/23/14)
The Okoboji baseball team took a 3-2 lead into the seventh inning Friday, and despite surrendering a run, scored one if its own to earn a 4-3 victory over Central Lyon/George-Little Rock on the road. The Pioneers struck first, scoring a run in the top half of the opening stanza, but watched as CL/G-LR plated two in the bottom half of the inning to lead 2-1...
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Indians too much for Braves
(High School Sports ~ 06/23/14)
Spirit Lake scored runs in bunches Friday night, as the Indians outscored Cherokee 9-5 on the road in Lakes Conference baseball action. After taking a 1-0 lead after one, the Indians plated three in the third and four in the fifth before holding on for the win...
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Corvette culture holds true 60 years later (Local News ~ 06/23/14)
The Chevrolet Corvette has been a staple among car enthusiasts for 60 plus years and continues to be as popular as ever. Craig Germain, a University of Okoboji Corvette Club member and regular Vettes in the Park participant, was hooked from the start -- 1953 to be exact. ... -
Newman sparks Indians to rout
(High School Sports ~ 06/23/14)
Have a game, why don't you? Spirit Lake two-way threat Bailee Newman had a monstrous night Friday, as the diminutive sophomore came up huge in a 17-6 win over Cherokee. Newman went 4-6 at the dish with five RBIs and two runs scored and also struck out eight batters in seven innings while leading the Indians to a Lakes Conference road victory...
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Reinsbach appointed as Milford mayor, Pederson fills council seat (Local News ~ 06/23/14)
Milford is officially looking for a new city administrator, but the vacant council seat and mayor's office were filled at Monday night's city council meeting. Bill Reinsbach, a Milford resident since 2004, was appointed as mayor with a unanimous vote. He currently works as a retail and national sales manager at Hagie Manufacturing Company. His previous work experience includes time at Great Lakes Co-op in Milford...
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