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Brynn Jacobson was the runner-up WVC championship medalist on May 8 as she shot a 99.
MVAOCOU golfers compete at WVC Championship
The Western Valley Conference Golf Championship was held on Thursday, May 8 at the LeMars Golf Course. It was a close battle for the girls conference title as only 11 stroke separated first through …
Joey Koithan hands the baton off to Kael Hamann.
MVAOCOU boys place second, girls place sixth conference meet
The MVAOCOU track team traveled to Ida Grove on Monday, May 5 for the Western Valley Conference track meet. The boys finished second in the team standings with 116 points while the girls finished …
Marley Scott and Renee Oberruter compete against each other in the 100 m. hurdles.
MVAOCOU boys take title at home track meet
The MVAOCOU boys scored 143 points on their way to winning the MVAOCOU Relays on Thursday, May 1 behind nine first place finishes. The Rams won three of the four field events as Jace Henderson won …
Makynlee Yockey signed to continue her basketball career at Coe College. Yockey is the daughter of XXXX and Sherri Yockey.
College Signings
Three MVAOCOU girls basketball players signed to continue their playing career in college.
Peyton Gress hands off the baton to Tanner Dixon in the 4x100 meter relay at the Drake Relays.
Rams compete at the Ace Nelson Relays in Denison
The MVAOCOU track team took advantage of the nice weather as they competed at the Ace Nelson Relays in Denison on April 22. On the girls side, Irelynne McNamara was a double winner as she won the 100 …
Brynn Jacobsen tees off on #7 during MVAOCOU Invite on Wednesday, April 23 at Willow Vale Golf Course.
Golf teams host first annual MVAOCOU invite
April 23 MVAOCOU Boys Invite The MVAOCOU boys hosted a tournament on Wednesday, April 23 at the Schleswig Golf Course. Brayton Paterson led the Rams with a 78 and finished 8th overall while Ethan …
Obituaries
OBIT…Pauline Hummelgard, 89
Pauline A. Hummelgard, 89, of Battle Creek, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Willow Dale Wellness Village of Battle Creek. A Funeral Service was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 7, …
OBIT…Hattie Jo Dougherty
Hattie Jo Dougherty, age 2 days, passed into the arms of Jesus, on April 26, 2025, at UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital in Sioux City. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held in the St. …
Obituary...Jared “Monk” Lund, 44
Jared “Monk” Lund, age 44, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 23, 2025, after a 5-year courageous battle with Cancer. A Funeral Service was held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, April 28, in …
Obituary...Donna Watke, 91
Donna Mae Watke, 91, of Ute, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. A memorial graveside service was held on Wednesday, April 30, at St. Clair Cemetery, Ute, with …
Obituary...Brian Dose, 62
Brian Charles Dose, 62, of Le Sueur, Minnesota (formerly of Anthon) passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, after his battle with ALS. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 26, at …
Obituary...Kathleen Fitzpatrick, 84
Kathleen Ann Fitzpatrick, 84, of Danbury, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by family. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 3, at the St. Mary’s Catholic …
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Thies's celebrate 50th Anniversary

Harvey Thies and Lynette Amunson were married on June 2, 1973 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ute. They have 4 children and 3 grandchildren. In celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary, …

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Five Generations

With the birth of Paisley Schroeder, five generations of the family gathered together on Easter, April 4. Pictured in the front is Great-Great-Grandma Dorothy Ortner holding Paisley Schroeder. In the back is Great-Grandma Marsha Craig, Grandma Samantha Schroeder and Dad Sean Schroeder.

With the birth of Paisley Schroeder, five generations of the family gathered together on Easter, April 4. Pictured in the front is Great-Great-Grandma Dorothy Ortner holding Paisley Schroeder. In the …

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With the birth of Paisley Schroeder, five generations of the family gathered together on Easter, April 4. Pictured in the front is Great-Great-Grandma Dorothy Ortner holding Paisley Schroeder. In the back is Great-Grandma Marsha Craig, Grandma Samantha Schroeder and Dad Sean Schroeder.