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CCA net set wins 3-2 over CPU

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 11:00pm

TIFFIN– It took five games to do it, but the Clear Creek Amana (CCA) varsity volleyball squad got the best of the Stormin’ Pointers of Center Point-Urbana. The Creek girls won 3-2, improving their record to 5-2-0.


West volleyball soars over Jefferson J-Hawks

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 11:00pm

By Chris Umscheid
North Liberty Leader
IOWA CITY– If West High coach Kathy Bresnahan were to fill out a report card for her Women of Troy varsity volleyball team at this point in the season, it would likely contain the words “not working up to their potential.”
The team took care of visiting Cedar Rapids Jefferson Tuesday night in three games, in convincing fashion: 25-12, 25-11 and 25-11; but the coach was not happy with what she saw out on the floor.


Clipper Xcountry fourth at Bob Brown Invitational

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 11:00pm

IOWA CITY– Hot weather led many schools to let out early Aug. 30, but the Bob Brown Invitational rolled on at the Ashton Cross Country Course on the University of Iowa campus. The Clear Creek Amana (CCA) Clippers’ boys and girls squads both put up a fourth-place finish overall.


Creek girls finish 14th

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 11:00pm

TIPTON– Tropical weather conditions confronted the Clear Creek Amana (CCA) girls’ cross-country team Tuesday evening in Tipton. The Clippers ran the Tipton Invitational 4K with 89 degrees on the thermometer and 51 percent humidity, according to results provided by Tipton High School.
Davenport Assumption won the meet with 45 points and a total time of 16:52. The Clippers were 14th with 361 points and 20:07 while East Buchanan rounded out the 19 complete teams with 528 points and 22:46 for their team time.
Individual CCA results:


Creek boys 12th at Tipton

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 11:00pm

TIPTON– The Clear Creek Amana (CCA) Clippers boys’ cross country team ran in 89 degree heat and 51 percent humidity Tuesday evening through the City Park in Tipton for the Tipton Invitational 5K, finishing 12th overall in team points.
Mount Vernon-Lisbon won the meet, which combined JV and varsity runners into one contest due to the heat/humidity conditions.
Jack Murray led the Clippers with a 12th-place finish in 18:20. The Clippers’ total time was 100:05 with 320 points.
Individual results as provided by Tipton High School:


Trojans’ ground offensive grinds up the Cougars

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 11:00pm

CEDAR RAPIDS– The West High Trojans turned a penalty-addled first half into a grinding ground war in the second, pulling off a 35-14 win Thursday night at Kingston Stadium against MVC foe Cedar Rapids Kennedy.
The Trojans took an early 14-0 lead on a pair of Jeremy Morgan touchdowns in the first quarter. The first came in the first two minutes as quarterback Nate Boland connected with Morgan for 39 yards; the second was a 42-yard pass. Mueng Sunday followed the touchdowns with his extra point kicks.


Stroke, osteoporosis screenings coming to North Liberty Oct. 8

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 11:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY– Residents living in and around the North Liberty area can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. The North Liberty Community Center will host Life Line Screening on Oct. 8. The site is located at 520 W. Cherry St. in North Liberty.
Four key points every person needs to know:
• Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of permanent disability.
• Eighty percent of stroke victims had no apparent warning signs prior to their stroke.
• Preventive ultrasound screenings can help you avoid a stroke.


Exercise, nutrition workshop Sept. 19

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 11:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY– Dr. Terry Wahls will bring her story of how proper nutrition, exercise, neuromuscular electrical stimulation and other health-promoting behaviors can improve the health of even those with chronic illnesses to North Liberty on Sept. 19 at First United Methodist Church, 85 N. Jones Blvd. in North Liberty, at 7 p.m. Dr. Wahls, a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, will speak from experience. She has multiple sclerosis.


ICCSD Foundation announces ‘Dine Out for Education’ night to be held Sept. 13

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 11:00pm

IOWA CITY–The ICCSD Foundation invites you to help support district schools by doing one simple thing– eating out any time on Thursday, Sept. 13. On that date, participating restaurants will donate 10 percent of sales to the foundation to support educational programs that benefit students in the Iowa City Community School District.
The following area restaurants will be participating:
Coralville: Cookies by Design, El Cactus, El Dorado, Gus’ Food & Spirits, Mondo’s Brew House, Which Wich.


NL Fun Run/Walk to be Sept. 16

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 11:00pm

IOWA CITY– The North Liberty Steering Committee of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce presents the ninth annual North Liberty Fun Run/Walk to be held on Sunday, Sept. 16. Sponsored by MidWestOne Bank, the event features a 5k route and children’s race. The race starts at 650 W. Cherry St. near the gazebo at Liberty Centre. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. with the children’s race beginning at 9 a.m. followed by the 5k at 9:15 a.m.