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IOWA CITY– The Mississippi Valley Conference (MVC) recently announced its picks for All-Division Softball Teams. Ten players from Iowa City West were named to the Mississippi Division squads.
Adara Opiola, a sophomore, was named the Division’s Athlete of the Year, while first-year coach Justin Lutjen and his staff earned Staff of the Year.
Opiola was also a unanimous pick for the Division First Team as was freshman Taleah Smith. Madi Miller, a junior, and Jesse Harder, a sophomore, rounded out the First Team picks.

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SOLON– Even with a loss, the Clear Creek Amana (CCA) Clippers ended the 2014 baseball season on a winning note, posting a 20-18 record (improved over last year’s 13-25 showing) despite falling to the Solon Spartans 8-1 in Class 3A substate final Wednesday, July 23, in Solon.
The Spartans had four runs on the scoreboard (two in the bottom of the first with one each in the second and third) before the Clippers could get a runner across the plate.

TIFFIN– Where can you find sassy puppets, magic tricks, jumping snakes and a trained flea circus?
Children fround them all at Springmier Library in Tiffin on July 9, when puppeteer and performer Maggie Erdmann presented Paws to Read, a fun presentation that uses puppets, magic and audience participation to encourage kids to find their favorite books in their local libraries. Springmier Library’s 2014 Summer Reading Program wrapped up July 30 with a final celebration and prizes for those who completed their reading logs. (photos by Lori Lindner)

TIFFIN– Something big is about to hit the small town of Tiffin.
And it’s going to make a really loud noise when it does.
TiffinFest committee members Melissa Fontanini and Lyndsie Schnoor, co-owners of Bella Sala reception and banquet facility in Tiffin, didn’t hesitate when the opportunity came for their business to sponsor this year’s headline entertainment for the annual community festival.

IOWA CITY– Technical difficulties prevented Iowa City School District (ICCSD) School Board President Chris Lynch and Superintendent Steve Murley from direct participation via telephone during their Tuesday, July 22, business meeting.
Orville Townsend Sr., appointed unanimously to the board during a special meeting July 21, was sworn in and seated to attend his first meeting since his previous service on the board in the 1980s.