Central City ready for fall sports
It’s back to school at Central City High School which may not have students excited, but a return to class also means a return to fall sports which is always something to look forwar…
Alburnett opens fall season with big numbers
The fall sports season at Alburnett is going to keep most of the student body busy. The Pirates are seeing the number of athletes continue to climb for several sports, which is good ne…
North Linn moving to online ticketing
The Tri-Rivers Conference has approved an increase in activity ticket prices to $7 per event. This change was made to help schools address rising costs associated with uniforms, game…
New year, new district for area football teams
Football practice across the state of Iowa is underway and as area teams prepare for a new season, many will also be preparing for some new opponents. The IHSAA announced new distr…
From Iowa to Luxembourg
Jake Hilmer knew his life was going to be different after college. The North Linn alum and Upper Iowa graduate had an opportunity to take his basketball talents overseas and play p…
Three Lynx, Pirate named to All-State Baseball Team
Three North Linn baseball players and one Alburnett player were named to the 2025 Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association 2025 All State Team. In Class 1A, North Linn seniors…
Griffith leaves dugout after historic career
Travis Griffith knows the importance of timing in baseball. It’s arguably the most important element in hitting and over his nearly two decades as the head coach at North Linn he’s n…
Stecher leaves legacy of success at Central City
It’s been a remarkable rise for cross country and track runner Jack Stecher. He just graduated from Central City and is about to begin his college journey at Coe as a student-athlet…
CPU’s Goebel setting records at UNI
Ryley Goebel left the CPU girls basketball program as one of the best who over put on the jersey. In four years, she helped the program win one state title (2019), and runner up fin…
Reid continues success on diamond, in classroom
Central City alum Sara Reid continues to pile up wins in the pitching circle, but more importantly keeps adding to her resume off the field. This past season at Upper Iowa University, …
Rose leaves Cornell as career leader in hits
Alburnett alum Kale Rose was crowned Cornell's new all-time hits king earlies this spring as continued to add to some amazing numbers during his career playing college baseball in Mo…
Benesh makes impact at UNI
North Linn alum Skylar Benesh made it look easy this season as she transitioned from high school to D1 softball at the University of Northern Iowa. Benesh earned all Missouri Valley …
Hillers and Simon dominated in the circle for CPU
The secret to success for most high school softball teams is really no secret at all. Have a dominating pitcher and let her mow down opponents as the team piles up wins. For the CPU…
CPU battles top ranked Wahlert in state quarterfinals
The CPU softball (25-12) came into the Class 3A Quarterfinals as the number eight seed, having to face number one Wahlert Catholic (35-7) on July 21. The Stormin’ Pointers faced Wahl…
All-Conference Softball
Center Point-Urbana won 25 games and a trip to the state tournament in softball, so it comes as no surprise the Stormin’ Pointers were well represented on the WaMaC East All Conferen…
Benesh named player of the year
North Linn senior Cael Benesh has been named the player of the year in the Tri-Rivers West Conference. The Lynx catcher hit .388 this season, drove in 39 runs and threw out 12 from b…