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IC West swimmers win, 118-51, over CR Washington

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 8:13pm
Trojans submerse the Warriors

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CEDAR RAPIDS– The West High swimmers traveled to Cedar Rapids Washington Tuesday, Jan. 10, for a dual meet with the Warriors and prevailed, 118-51. The junior varsity (JV) also won, sinking the Warriors, 122-44.
Lane Griffis won both the 200- and 500-yard freestyle events in 1:53.10 and 5:03.10, and Oliver Martin was also a double winner with victories in the 50- and 100-yard freestyle events in 21.80 and 48.46 seconds. Izaak Hajek won the 100-yard butterfly in 55.75 seconds, while Ben Berhow took the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:02.81.


Trojan swimmers 4th at Linn-Mar invite

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 8:14pm
Hajek and Griffis earn individual wins

MARION– Iowa City West High’s Izaak Hajek and Lane Griffis swam their way to individual victory Saturday, Jan. 7, at Linn-Mar High School’s boy’s invitational swimming meet. Hajek, a freshman, won the 200-yard Individual Medley (IM) in 2:03.61 while Griffis, a junior, won the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:01/85. The West High Trojans placed fourth overall in team points with 350 behind meet champion Dowling Catholic (West Des Moines), Pleasant Valley and Monona Grove Boys Swim and Dive Team.

Trojans earn double dual sweep in Waterloo

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 8:17pm

C West takes down Wahlert and Waterloo West
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WATERLOO– Iowa City West High’s wrestling Trojans swept a double dual meet Thursday, Jan. 12, in Waterloo against Waterloo West High and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic.
The Trojan junior varsity (JV) took down Wahlert, 47-14, with Will Hoeft (182 pounds) earning a 20-4 technical fall over Wahlert’s Jace Kunkel, Mitchell Sorge (195) pinned Wahlert’s Kayden Weig in 50 seconds and Kaleb Williams (132) pinned Wahlert’s Charlie Vandermillen in 3:27.


IC West falls, 40-33, to CR Kennedy’s wrestlers

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 8:17pm

IOWA CITY– The Trojans of Iowa City West High fell, 40-33, in a varsity wrestling match with Cedar Rapids Kennedy Thursday, Jan. 5, at West High.
West High’s Carter Rohweder (160 pounds), Hans Von Rabenau (106), Keaton Speicher (113) and Nelson Brands (152) all won by fall. Rohweder pinned Hunter Erickson in 2:57, Von Rabenau took down Ben Hoeger in 2:51, Speicher pinned Gabe Long in 2:40 and Brands pinned Logen Benion in 3:45. Guy Snow (285) took a 13-8 decision from Kennedy’s Josh Vis.


NLYBS registration now open

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 8:18pm

NORTH LIBERTY– Registration for the North Liberty Youth Baseball and Softball (NLYBS) 25th Anniversary Season is open.
Sign-ups are due at www.eteamz.com/NLYBS by Friday, March 3. Leagues are available for boys and girls age 4 through eighth grade. Scholarships are available.
New this year is first grade baseball, and third grade rookie players will also have the opportunity to pitch. Umpires will also be needed and must be at least 14 years old. Training is provided.

CCA Kindergarten Round-up begins

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 8:19pm

NORTH LIBERTY– All parents in the Clear Creek Amana School District with children who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 15, and are planning on sending their children to school in August are asked to call the elementary school their child will attend.
Those who reside in Iowa County, call 319-622-3255. For those who reside in Johnson County, call 319-828-4505 (Clear Creek Elementary), 319-626-3950 (North Bend Elementary), or 319-545-2081 (Tiffin Elementary).
Those who are not sure which school attendance area their home is in may call any of the numbers for assistance.


Iowa City West runs away from Linn-Mar, 80-59

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 8:20pm

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MARION– Bergie’s (Iowa City West High Coach Steve Bergman’s) Boys put up their third consecutive win after a pre-Christmas loss Tuesday, Jan. 10, in Marion at the expense of the Linn-Mar Lions. The West High Trojans licked the Lions, 80-59, and improved their record to 8-1 while dropping the Lions to 4-5.
West pulled ahead 22-15 in the first period and held a 40-32 advantage at the half. The Trojans led 53-44 going into the final eight minutes.


Senior Conversations to address sleeplessness Friday, Jan. 20

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 6:58pm

SOLON– Elizabeth Hickman, M.D. and Susan Lee, R.N. will join Senior Conversations, Friday, Jan. 20, at 9 a.m., at the Solon Public Library, to discuss sleeplessness. Many seniors have difficulty falling to sleep or are unable to get back to sleep after waking. Dr. Hickman will suggest ways to counter some of these issues. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions for discussion. Plan to join the discussion– no reservation is needed.

The Depot Express coming to Liberty High area

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 7:16pm
Site plan approved for new convenience store

NORTH LIBERTY– Commuters visiting and returning from the southeast side of North Liberty will soon have another option for filling up the gas tank, and their stomachs.
At a meeting Dec. 13, members of the North Liberty City Council unanimously approved the site plan for The Depot Express, a 5,700-square-foot gas station and convenience store to be located at the northwest corner of Dubuque Street and North Liberty Road, directly west of Liberty High School.


Fire claims rural Tiffin mobile home

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 7:19pm

TIFFIN– A mobile home is a total loss after a fire broke out Sunday, Jan. 8, at 3153 Half Moon Ave. NW, just outside Tiffin.
The Tiffin Fire Department was called to the scene at 2:29 p.m., said Chief Brian Detert, and had the fire under control in about 45 minutes.
He said with help from the Oxford Fire Department, they were able to save a bedroom and part of the kitchen, but everything was ruined.
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and Johnson County Ambulance Service also assisted the fire departments.


Council approves land purchase negotiations

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 7:21pm
Throttle Down to share frontage road with City Park

TIFFIN– At first, it will be a road to nowhere. But eventually there could be another entrance to City Park amenities, if the City of Tiffin moves forward with a potential land purchase.
At a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, Jan. 10, Tiffin City Council members discussed the acquisition of property near Throttle Down, 607 E. Marengo Rd., for a future frontage road off Highway 6.


Tiffin Fire Assoc. meeting Jan. 16

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 7:22pm

TIFFIN– The Tiffin Fire Association will hold its annual meeting on Monday, Jan. 16, at the Tiffin Fire Station commencing at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will include the appointment of directors. Immediately following will be the regular meeting, including election of officers.