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DES MOINES — Driving through busy New York City traffic on a Monday afternoon, Jared Homan experienced flashbacks while reminiscing about a standout high school basketball career. A territorial manager for Boston Scientific, one of the world’s top medical device companies, the 6-foot-10 Homan mastered the art of the blocked shot as a dominant post at Remsen St. Mary’s. There, he recorded 249 blocks in three seasons, then later became Iowa State’s career leader with 235 blocks...

The 2023 MMCRU National Honor Society Induction Ceremony was held on Tuesday, March 14, in Marcus as 13 new members were inducted. The MMCRU chapter of NHS now has 30 members, and they are always looking for ways to serve the school and community. The NHS students hold in high honor their commitment to the NHS standards of scholar, character, service, and leadership. They’re proud of the new members and welcome them to the MMCRU chapter...

The Remsen Golf Course presented a Chamber Coffee on Wed., March 15, 2023, from 8:00-11:00 a.m. at the Clubhouse. Delicious donuts and coffee were available for hungry guests. (Photos by Megan Sabin)

DES MOINES — Remsen St. Mary’s led their Class 1A state semifinal contest nearly the entire night against North Linn, but the Hawks saw their chance at their first title game appearance slip through their fingers in the final minute as the Lynx rallied from as many as 17 down in the game to win 52-50 on Wednesday, March 8, at Wells Fargo Arena...

DES MOINES — The Remsen St. Mary’s boys basketball team overcame a sluggish first 10 minutes of action in their Class 1A state quarterfinal game Monday, March 6, at Wells Fargo Arena to end up beating Gladbrook-Reinbeck by a 57-47 score. The No. 6 seeded Hawks trailed by 11 with six minutes left in the first half before pulling to a tie with the third-seeded Rebels by halftime...

Remsen St. Mary’s seniors Ryan Willman, Jaxon Bunkers and Cael Ortmann hold the state semifinalist trophy after the team’s loss to North Linn by a 52-50 score Wednesday, March 8, at Wells Fargo Arena. (Sentinel Photo By Allen Hamil)...

REMSEN — An MMCRU administrator has been named the 2023 Iowa Middle Level Principal of the Year by the School Administrators of Iowa (SAI). Toby Young, who serves as PK-8th grade principal with MMCRU School district in Remsen, was recently notified of the honor...

LE MARS — The Plymouth County Pork Producers celebrated the pork industry at their annual banquet March 4 at the Le Mars Convention Center. One of the highlights of the evening was the crowning of the 2023 Plymouth County Pork Queen and announcing Little Miss Pigtails...

The Remsen Chamber of Commerce held their annual bowling night on Sat., March 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at Maple Lanes Bowl in Remsen. Participating businesses bowled in three games of nine-pin bowling, which was flighted. Following the games, everyone enjoyed a great meal of french dip sandwiches, cheesy potatoes, and lettuce salad provided by Mrs. B’s...

DES MOINES — Remsen St. Mary’s had their season come to an end in the Class 1A state semifinal round on Friday, March 3, at Wells Fargo Arena. The fourth-seeded Hawks fell to top-seeded and defending state champion Bishop Garrigan of Algona by a final score of 73-39...

DES MOINES — The Remsen St. Mary’s girls basketball team may have been nervous stepping onto the court at Wells Fargo Arena on Wednesday, March 1, for the first time in school history, but they did a pretty good job of hiding it. The Hawks jumped out to an early lead and never trailed against West Fork in their Class 1A state quarterfinal matchup and went on to win by a 54-41 score...

DES MOINES — Lotta Bamberger received the entry pass from Gracyn Schroeder in the lane as the final seconds ticked off the clock in the Class 1A state semifinals. Bamberger, quickly double teamed by a pair of Bishop Garrigan players, took a dribble then turned to her left where she launched the ball over her shoulder, looking to make the buzzer-beating shot. ...

The Pepsi Tournament is an annual tournament, sponsored by Pepsi-Cola, for all USBC Youth sanctioned bowlers throughout the United States. Maple Lanes Bowl had qualifying during league play and 55 bowlers advanced to Districts, which was held at Sweet 16 Lanes in Le Mars, on February 18 and 19. At Districts all bowlers are in divisions according to their age and gender. This tournament is scratch bowling with no handicap...

REMSEN — Treipen and headcheese, staples of Luxembourg immigrant cuisine, will be the focus of a presentation at this week’s meeting of the Luxembourg Heritage Society of Northwest Iowa. The program by Pete Staab of Remsen Processing will be a part of the Saturday, March 11 meeting...

Remsen St. Mary’s senior Cael Ortmann takes the state qualifying banner and jumps into a mob of teammates and RSM students as they celebrate their substate win on Saturday, Feb. 25. The Hawks beat Gehlen Catholic to advance to state for the seventh year in a row. Remsen St. Mary’s earns the No. 6 seed and will face third-seeded Gladbrook-Reinbeck in Monday’s Class 1A state quarterfinal round at 3:45 p.m., Monday, March 6 at Wells Fargo Arena...

The Remsen St. Mary’s girls basketball team celebrates their regional final victory over Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton on Thursday, Feb. 23. The 51-43 win advances the team to the state tournament for the first time in school history. The Hawks will open the state tournament as the No. 4 seed. They will face fifth-seeded West Fork in the Class 1A quarterfinal round Wednesday, Mar. 1, at 3:15 p.m. at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines...

Two organizations in Remsen held Fish Fries on Friday, February 24, which was the first Friday of the season of Lent. The St. Mary’s Activity Club held their annual Fish Supper from 4:30 to 6:45 p.m., at St. Mary’s High School Cafeteria in Remsen. Besides all-you-can-eat baked and fried fish, the menu consisted of homemade salads and desserts, corn, and cheesy potatoes. ...

REMSEN — Chris and BreeAnn Bohnenkamp of Remsen are among seven who were named as Iowa’s Master Pork Producers for 2022. The award was presented at the 2023 Iowa Pork Congress banquet in Des Moines on Jan. 25. The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and Iowa State University Extension co-sponsor the program...

Happy 70th Birthday to the Remsen St. Mary’s Middle School/High School Building! The beloved St. Mary’s Building was constructed in 1953. It has served the students and staff well over the years and is still in mint condition. The school will be celebrating on Friday, March 17, 2023, with a birthday party in the Jerry and Marlene Harpenau Family Gym...

LE MARS - Join the Floyd Valley Foundation for the First Annual Women’s Evening Out at the Willow Creek Golf Course Banquet Hall on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Doors will open at 6:00 pm to give attendees the opportunity to visit women’s health and other informational booths, while enjoying gourmet appetizers and beverages. ...

MMCRU FFA Seniors and Ag Leadership Students attended the Iowa Agribusiness Association Career Show Wednesday, February 15, in Des Moines. FFA members listened to speaker Mike Gaul from Iowa State University Career Services regarding prospecting jobs and careers in the agriculture field. ...

Save the date. The 32nd Annual Friends of Remsen St. Mary’s Ball will be Saturday, April 1, 2023, no joke. It will be a night of pure imagination. Please join us in welcoming our Chair couple, Justin and Melissa Ruden. Tickets will be available in mid-February. More information to come...

MARCUS/REMSEN – The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council announced MMCRU Industrial Technology Program as one of the 37 school districts joining the STEM BEST® (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) + HD (High Demand) Program. The STEM BEST Program brings schools and businesses together to provide students with real workplace experiences, introduce businesses and career opportunities in Iowa and gain career-ready skills...