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Dec. 15 • 10 years ago in 2009 A steady, unrelenting effort helped the Marshalltown High School boys swim team to a 100-70 win over Grinnell as Brian Bacon won the 200 freestyle, the 100 backstroke and was on Marshalltown’s only winning relay — the 200 freestyle relay. • 25 years ago in 1994 The Marshalltown Community College women won its fifth straight game as they defeated Ellsworth 72-52 with Shelley Delger leading the Tigers with 22 points followed by Stephanie Yauk’s 14 points. • 40 years ago in 1979 The MHS two centers — Tim Walljasper and Dave Heddens ...

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Dec. 8 • 10 years ago in 2009 The Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball squad broke the century mark for the second time that season in the 111-83 shootout over William Penn junior varsity as Will Clyburn charted a new career high with 33 points. • 25 years ago in 1994 The MCC Tigers swept past Iowa Central as the girls won 102-55 with Shelley Delger leading the scoring with 25 points. The boys won 98-81 with Ryan Johnston leading the offense with 22 points. • 40 years ago in 1979 Nick Norris award winner Tom Taylor was honored as the most valuable player ...

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Dec. 1 • 10 years ago in 2009 The Marshalltown High School boys’ swim team moved to avenge the past three losses to Mason City in the 102-68 victory over the Mohawks with Brian Bacon and Mauricio Chacon being four-event winners. • 25 years ago in 1994 Miller Middle School students Misty Cooperider, Elizabeth Brant, Michelle Baltes and Kniambi Jonestock stocked the shelves of the House of Compassion with cans collected in a school food drive. • 40 years ago in 1979 Anson Junior High students Ellen Peterson, Laura Pratt and Missy Vanderley practiced on one of the seven scenes ...

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Nov. 24 • 10 years ago in 2009 The Iowa Newspaper Association All-State Football Teams First Team included area players on offense: Jarred Carlson and Chanse Creekmur, Marshalltown High School; Drake Ferch, West Marshall; Dylan Youel, North Tama. Defense: Jon Vance and Aaron Gonzalez, MHS; Levi Ross, Grundy Center; Matt Popelka, Grant Vesely and James Weida, North Tama. • 25 years ago in 1994 The Iowa Newspaper Association All-State Football Selections placed MHS end Ben Buchan on first team defense and MHS linebacker Craig Swanson named to second team defense. • 40 ...

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Nov. 17 • 10 years ago in 2009 The Bobcats defense held strong as they kept Des Moines Dowling in check defeating the Maroons 28-25 and advanced to the Class 4A championship football game as Jon Vance had a team-high 8.5 tackles. • 25 years ago in 1994 Three BCL players were named to the Class 1A District 4 first team: senior defensive back Elijah Cuvelier and senior linebackers Mark Gorder and Mike Rogers. • 40 years ago in 1979 The Marshalltown High School girls’ basketball team opened its season up with a 78-53 win over Knoxville as Ann Knickerbocker was perfect ...

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Nov. 10 • 10 years ago in 2009 Marshalltown High School senior Lauren Lockhart and junior Jordan Loney were unanimous selections on the all-CIML Iowa Conference volleyball first team. • 25 years ago in 1994 Marshalltown Community College sophomore Ryan Johnston signed a letter of intent to play power forward and center for the Leathernecks of Western Illinois University. • 40 years ago in 1979 Beth Haywood, a junior at Union-Whitten High School, was selected for the 600-voice all-state choir that would perform at Hilton Coliseum in Ames. Nov. 11 • 10 years ago in ...