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[NOV. 13, 2000]  Their opponents may have been taller and the schools they came from bigger, but no team played with bigger hearts and more class at Saturday’s State Class AA Volleyball State Tournament than the LCHS Lady Railers. And when it was all over, the virtually unknown and mostly unheralded Lady Railers proudly carried the fourth-place trophy off the floor of Redbird Arena and shared it with their fans. It was a classy ending from a classy group of young women.

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RURAL REVIEW

[NOV. 13, 2000]  We’ve been through a season of ups and downs — no doubt about it. First we had a lack of rainfall in most areas, then we caught up in one fell swoop, then turned dry again. We have also watched the prices for ag commodities pretty much head south — literally. Extension has slated some educational offerings for the winter season that might help you in your agriculture operation and your home. In this column, I’ll outline some of the upcoming sessions.

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SPORTS NEWS

[NOV. 13, 2000]  Lincoln College rolled to a 105-68 victory over Shawnee at the Spoon River Classic in Canton Sunday afternoon. The victory is the third straight for the Lynx and raises the season record to 3-1.

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[NOV. 13, 2000]  The Lincoln College athletic teams had a busy day Saturday, and, for the most part, they were very successful. The Lincoln men's basketball team defeated Rend Lake 92-69; the women's basketball team posted an 81-72 victory over Sauk Valley; and the men's swim team was a double dual winner, beating Grand Valley University 114-76 and Lewis University 111-76. Two of Lincoln's wrestlers finished second in the Muskegon Open. The lone setback on the Lynx’ busy day was the women's swim team, which lost to Grand Valley University 147-22 and to Lewis University 131-26.

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Introduction by Jeff Mayfield

[NOV. 13, 2000]  Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, the sharks — I mean the Buckeyes — used up all the magic left over in the genie's bottle and pulled out a 24-21 escape over the courageous Illini. This week we are introducing to our loyal LDN readers a new face in our lineup, Mr. Greg Taylor. Greg has filled in when Tom Seggelke is on assignment elsewhere. Greg is originally from Champaign and has keen insights into both the football and the basketball programs at Illinois. I know that you will welcome Greg with traditional LDN flare! Greg and I once again got you fantastic LDN readers close to the action as we tried to will the winning field goal to go wide. The official right on the spot did not agree with all of the fans in the north end zone. They called for a recount, but their votes were already tabulated...

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ORGANIZATIONS

[NOV. 13, 2000]  The Mason City Museum, located at 120 N. Main St. in downtown Mason City, will celebrate its first anniversary with two events sponsored by Mason City Historical Society.

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Decatur’s Community Theatre sets auditions

[NOV. 13, 2000]  Auditions for "Bus Stop," the second show of Theatre 7’s 37th season, will be Thursday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 18, at 10 a.m. Auditions will be at the Theatre 7 headquarters building in downtown Decatur, 131 N. Water St. The cast includes roles for five men and three women.

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