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Corn Planting Progress Ahead of Last Year and Five Year Average
Tom Robinson - Apr 22, 2025
(USDA Report ) U.S. corn planting made modest progress last week, edging slightly ahead of both last year's pace and the five-year average, according to the USDA NASS weekly Crop Progress report relea...

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Vikings Lee Making Some Noise on the Golf Course This Spring
Chris Varney - 10m ago
(Avoca, IA) -- While AHSTW is seeing school records on the track, the boys golf team has quietly put together a good season and they are led by Number One player Drew Lee. The Junior is ranked among ...

Update: Gavin McLaren Taking His Gridiron Talents to South Dakota State University
Tom Robinson - 19h ago
(Atlantic) Atlantic standout Gavin McLaren announced his commitment to play football for the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits in the fall of 2026. McLaren has 172 carries for 1,300 yards thro...

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