Daily Archives: February 16, 2012

Parents, residents rally to keep Polk Elementary open

CEDAR RAPIDS – The “fight” to save Polk Elementary school is not over, parents and community members say. A group of more than 25 people met Thursday night at the Mound View Neighborhood Association meeting, 1700 B Ave. NE, to … Continue reading

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Regis Middle School show choir Eclipse wins Grand Champion at the Urbandale Invitational

CEDAR RAPIDS – The Regis Middle School show choir “Eclipse” were repeat winners Friday, February 10 at the Urbandale Show Choir Invitational. They competed at Urbandale High School last year for the first time and were named Grand Champion, best vocals, best … Continue reading

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City High Art Students Bound for Nationals

IOWA CITY — City High art students recently received 23 regional awards in the area of visual arts. Two students who won Gold Keys, Lucy Van Gorder and Kara Hartley, will proceed to the national competition sponsored by the Alliance … Continue reading

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Grassley congratulates three young Iowans tapped by West Point Military Academy

WASHINGTON – Three Iowa high school seniors have been selected for admission to the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York, according to U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley. Andrew Meyers of Reinbeck, Jindalae Suh of Iowa City, and Sean Steil … Continue reading

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Breaking News: Lemus, Maas, Ferentz all move on to State Wrestling Quarterfinals

In the first round of the State Wrestling tournament, all three wrestlers won and move on to tomorrow’s quarterfinal matches. Less than a minute after the completion of the National Anthem, 106lb junior Alex Lemus’ match against Gabe Hoogers (Sioux … Continue reading

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Breaking News: Wrestlers Steve Ferentz and Ryan Maas Continue to Quarter Finals

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Internet Horoscopes Numbah Tree!

Aries- Stop. Collaborate and listen. The original song is Under Pressure.Taurus- You should probably reserve your space tickets in case Gingrich wins the election. Gemini- If you encounter the element Rubidium while walking down the street, you’re probably in trouble. … Continue reading

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Breaking News: Alex Lemus wins first round- Slideshow

Alex Lemus defeats Gabe Hoogers 9-3 in the first round. He will now continue on to face Tanner Rohweder(WDM Dowling). Continue reading

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