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Nov. 3 • 10 years ago in 2009 Marshalltown High School rallied from behind to beat Waukee 31-26 in the first round of the Class 4A state playoffs as Chanse Creekmur threw three touchdowns after halftime. • 25 years ago in 1994 The East Marshall High School production of “Guys and Dolls” starred the talents of Stephanie Beane, Jill Buchland, Sarah Underhill, Elizabeth Ryan, Doug Mangum, Cameron Schultz and Brian Wogen. • 40 years ago in 1979 LDF Warhawks ripped Lynnville-Sully 51-22 as fullback Stan Overstake led the scoring with 151 yards on 17 carries for four ...

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Oct. 27 • 10 years ago in 2009 BCLUW’s Haddie Vawter led the pack at the Class 1A Regional Meet to grab a first place finish and send the Comets to the state cross country meet in Fort Dodge • 25 years ago in 1994 Astronaut Mike Mullane discussed some of the equipment used by NASA with East Marshall students Shaun Dormer, Phil Gonzalez and Kimberly Steveson as Sarah Harding took the position Mullane would use in take-off. • 40 years ago in 1979 The Bobcats defeated West Waterloo 21-6 on a 64 yard punt return by slotback Steve DeVenney and a 27 yard touchdown bomb from ...

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Oct. 20 • 10 years ago 2009 Marshalltown High School swim team ended its dual season with an easy win over Fort Dodge 113-49 as Senior Meredith Johnson had two individual victories, the 50 yard freestyle and the 500 yard free and Senior Emily Visser took the 200 yard freestyle. • 25 years ago in 1994 Seventh students from Anson and Miller Middle Schools: Carissa Bryant, Michelle Malecha, Danielle Perry, Drew Thomas, David Baitinger, Paul Krier and Sarah Dahlke were selected to represent the Smoke-Free Class of the year 2000 in the 1994 Central Iowa Red Ribbon Parade and ...

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Oct. 13 • 10 years ago in 2009 Marshalltown High School band extravaganza featured an alto saxophone solo by Ryan McFarlin as part of the Jazz II band performance. • 25 years ago in 1994 The East Marshall Mustangs volleyball team swept GMG 15-2, 15-8 and 15-6 as Shawna Burns led East Marshall with 20-of-23 spiking, 11 kills, one block and 9-of-10 serving with two aces and Kiffany Dunham was a force at the net with 16-of-17 spikes and nine kills. • 40 years ago in 1979 The BCL Comets celebrated homecoming with a 40-0 domination of Gladbrook as Kevin Hill and Kevin Moler led ...

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Oct. 6 • 10 years ago in 2009 The No. 14 ranked Marshalltown High School volleyball team swept Mason City 25-15, 25-18 and 25-19 as Mehlon Maxwell led the Bobcats with four aces while serving 11-for-11 and Courtney Simons went 12-for-13 and three aces. • 25 years ago in 1994 Co-presidents of Miller Middle School eight grade for the 1994-95 school year were David Gersema and Esti Hill. • 40 years ago in 1979 The MHS football team fell together to beat No. 9 ranked Fort Dodge 22-6 as Dale Evans led the rushers with 111 yards on 15 carries and Steve Devanney went 76 yards ...

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Sept. 29 • 10 years ago in 2009 The East Marshall boys cross country squad took four of the top 10 spots to win the Nevada Invitational with Brandon Pals leading the pack in fourth place followed by Trent Harem, fifth; Lance Steward, sixth and Carsen Kuesel, seventh. • 25 years ago in 1994 East Marshall volleyball team swept BCLUW 15-11, 15-2 and 15-3 as Megan Rhinehart led the Mustangs with 20 assists, 9-of-10 serving, four aces and seven digs. • 40 years ago in 1979 The West Marshall Trojans hammered Carlisle 21-0 as they grabbed 11 first downs for 228 yards with Jim ...