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Graham, Shenandoah boys medley finish with a state medal, PR for Babe in debut

Graham, Shenandoah boys medley finish with a state medal, PR for Babe in debut

  • Bryan Clark

Shenandoah boys track and field won a state medal, Cole Graham's last, while Susie Babe showed well in her state debut Saturday

A champion, 2 medals and state debuts highlight Friday on the Blue Oval

A champion, 2 medals and state debuts highlight Friday on the Blue Oval

  • Bryan Clark

Clarinda, Shenandoah and Essex combined to compete in 15 events Friday at the State Track and Field Championships

State Track and Field Scoreboard/Photos - Day 2

State Track and Field Scoreboard/Photos - Day 2

  • Bryan Clark

Check out results and photos from the second day of the State Track and Field Championships

Shenandoah's Steng opens final state meet with 1st 800 championship

Shenandoah's Steng opens final state meet with 1st 800 championship

  • Bryan Clark

Shenandoah's Titus Steng opened his state meet Friday with a championship in the 800

Essex's Sholes wraps up Essex career at state high jump

Essex's Sholes wraps up Essex career at state high jump

  • Bryan Clark

Essex senior Isaiah Sholes competed Friday in the state meet high jump

Shenandoah's Graham putting final touches on historic career

Shenandoah's Graham putting final touches on historic career

  • Bryan Clark

Shenandoah's Cole Graham finished 10th Thursday in the final individual race of his track and field career

Southwest Iowa Technical Career Hub unveils new atrium

Southwest Iowa Technical Career Hub unveils new atrium

  • Nathan Delaney Council Bluffs Nonpareil

The atrium was made possible by a grant from the Lakin Foundation. SWITCH sits where the old East Mills High School used to be.

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Shenandoah's Steng opens final state meet with 1st 800 championship

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Shenandoah's Titus Steng opened his state meet Friday with a championship in the 800

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