Wildcats flip the switch, handle Central Elkader, 34-20
Central City evened its record on the 2026 high school football season with a 34-20 win over Central Elkader on youth recognition night at Central City High School Friday evening. In…
Pirates come from behind to handle Mid-Prairie, 35-28
The weather delayed the start of Friday night’s Alburnett gridiron game versus Mid-Prairie, but neither Mother Nature – nor a slow start - could eventually stop the power of Pirates’ f…
Lynx pummel Maquoketa Valley in 42-6 shellacking
When two of the top high school teams in the State of Iowa meet on the football field, something is going to have to give. It sure did. It was a battle on the gridiron billed as an …
Causey takes first for Stormin’ Pointers at Dick Arndt XC Invitational
Aaliyah Causey not only placed first for the Stormin’ Pointers girls' cross country team at the Oelwein XC Invitational, but she also outdistanced the competition by a wide margin. Cau…
Pirates off to fast start on volleyball court
Alburnett High School’s volleyball team got off to a sterling start, going undefeated in its first week of play to start the season last week. Defeating Midland, Central Elkader, Clayt…
Wildcats focus on lessons learned from 34-12 loss to Waco
While things didn’t go Central City’s way in its kickoff to the 2026 high school football season, a lesson taught is a lesson learned. There were several takeaways in the Wildcats’ 34-…
Lynx led by fourth-quarter explosion in win over Hudson
Will Sommerfelt continued to dazzle on the gridiron right from the get-go, his replacement at quarterback posted impressive numbers, and the North Linn team turned a six-point lead ove…
Pirates rout Stormin’ Pointers to open 2026 football season
When the public address announcer at Alburnett High School told Pirates fans to enjoy their halftime at the end of the first 24 minutes Friday night, such an understatement was never u…
Veteran leadership of Lynx seniors an invaluable intangible this season
It will be a special night for two reasons at North Linn Football Field Friday evening. The Lynx’ gridiron 2026 squad kicks off its season Friday night against Hudson under the lights …
Sommerfelt embraces new role on Lynx football team
Will Sommerfelt had himself a year on the gridiron last year. He hopes to take some of that success from 2025 to new heights this season, but his focus will be different in the new cal…
In front of veterans, Pirates hope to get win to start 2026 football season
On a kickoff night to the 2026 high school football season that will honor our area veterans, Alburnett looks to start the year off with an impressive showing against a determined Cent…
Central City focusing on Waco and challenges that will loom large
Are you ready for some football? The feeling of the Friday Night Lights - especially in week one of a high school football season – there's nothing like it. High schools across the sta…
Gebel excited about prospect of coaching Alburnett volleyball program
BY ALLAN BROWN Linn News Sports Editor With both a strong academic and coaching resume to his credit, Ryan Gebel is poised and ready to lead the Alburnett volleyball team to succes…
Ratliff ready to embark on new role at Central City High School
Having served in almost every coaching role one can imagine, Cody Ratliff is fully entrenched on, perhaps, his greatest challenge and it’s one he couldn’t wait to tackle. A longtime as…
Feldmann focuses on guiding Wildcats on volleyball court
Fresh off an impressive college career, Megan Feldmann hopes to bring a new perspective in her newly minted role as head volleyball coach at Central City High School this season. A 2…
Reid re-ups in Spain, adding another chapter to already storied basketball career
Nick Reid has never known anything but a love for basketball. And he’s been willing to do whatever it takes to succeed in the sport he now plays professionally. “I’ve been playing si…