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Eagle Grove Iowa's award winning newspaper of record, in print since 1895.
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You can watch the Girls State Wrestling Championships Friday on Iowa PBS!
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Iowa PBS presents the 2026 IGHSAU Girls Wrestling Championships - Eagle Grove Eagle
Iowa girls are chasing championship dreams! Don’t miss a moment — Iowa PBS will be there live as champions are crowned.
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February 3, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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Last Tuesday, the Eagle Grove girls basketball team (3-12 overall, 1-8 conference) bested Belmond-Klemme (3-11 overall, 0-8 conference) to secure their first Top of Iowa Conference win of 2025-26. 

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Edwards Etches Name in EGHS Record Books - Eagle Grove Eagle
Taylor Smith, Sports Editor Last Tuesday, the Eagle Grove girls basketball team (3-12 overall, 1-8 conference) bested Belmond-Klemme (3-11 overall, 0-8 conference) to secure their
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January 27, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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On Saturday morning, the Eagle Grove boys wrestling team traveled to Forest City to take part in the Top of Iowa Conference Tournament. 

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Wrestlers Show Out at Conference Tourney - Eagle Grove Eagle
Taylor Smith, Sports Editor On Saturday morning, the Eagle Grove boys wrestling team traveled to Forest City to take part in the Top of Iowa
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January 26, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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Students and staff at EGHS and RBMS got a real-life experience in emergency response!
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Students Participate in Emergency Response Drills - Eagle Grove Eagle
By Edward Lynn Editor EAGLE GROVE, IA — Students and staff at Eagle Grove High School and Robert Blue Middle School participated in cardiac emergency
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January 22, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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The Chamber of Commerce calendar of events is out for '26!
https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2026/01/21/chamber-of-commerce-releases-2026-events-calendar/
Chamber of Commerce Releases 2026 Events Calendar - Eagle Grove Eagle
By Edward Lynn Editor EAGLE GROVE, IA — The Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce has announced its slate of community events for 2026, outlining a
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January 22, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Winter is the best time to start gardening. Here's why!
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Why Winter in Iowa Is the Best Time to Become a Gardener: The Hidden Season No One Talks About - Eagle Grove Eagle
By Steel Wheel Homestead, Do you think gardening starts when the frost fades? Every long-time Iowa grower knows the real magic actually begins in January.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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We're making changes to the Eagle Grove Eagle. Read this to learn more!
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Editorial: Refocusing the Eagle Grove Eagle - Eagle Grove Eagle
By Edward Lynn Editor Over the past year, I’ve had a lot of conversations with readers — usually informal, often unplanned, and almost always revealing.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Rec Center announces early spring opening date, 2026 rates.
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Rec Center Announces Firm Opening Date, 2026 Rates - Eagle Grove Eagle
Board members acknowledge “long road” to opening, but affirm early spring opening. By Edward Lynn Editor EAGLE GROVE, IA — After years of delays,
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January 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Eagle Grove's firefighters had a busy year, last year!
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Fire Department Reveals 2025 Emergency Call Totals - Eagle Grove Eagle
Community reacts with gratitude By Edward Lynn Editor The Eagle Grove Fire Department responded to a wide variety of emergency calls in 2025, as revealed
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January 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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The Eagle Grove girls’ basketball team (2-11 overall, 0-7 conference) played two of their three scheduled games last week. 

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Girls Battle #6 Forest City - Eagle Grove Eagle
Taylor Smith, Sports Editor The Eagle Grove girls’ basketball team (2-11 overall, 0-7 conference) played two of their three scheduled games last week. On Monday,
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January 20, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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The City Council started the new year out with planning for road construction, discussion of a fencing request, reciprocal policing with Clarion, and nuisance abatement collections.
Council starts new year with street improvement planning, debate over nuisance properties - Eagle Grove Eagle
By Edward Lynn Editor The Eagle Grove City Council approved a slate of resolutions Monday night, including authorization for a 2026 street improvement project, a
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January 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Eagle Grove’s girls basketball team improved to 2-6 after their December 22nd win over the visiting Manson-Northwest Webster Cougars.

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Ladies Win Big Over Cougars - Eagle Grove Eagle
Taylor Smith, Sports Editor Eagle Grove’s girls basketball team improved to 2-6 after their December 22nd win over the visiting Manson-Northwest Webster Cougars. Guard Taytum
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December 29, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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The Eagle Grove’s boys’ wrestling team had quads on back-to-back nights last week and swept through every team they faced.

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Wrestlers Defeat All Comers at Home and on the Road - Eagle Grove Eagle
Taylor Smith, Sports Editor The Eagle Grove’s boys’ wrestling team had quads on back-to-back nights last week and swept through every team they faced. On
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December 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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On December 22nd, the Eagle Grove boys’ basketball team started their winter break on a high note with a dramatic overtime win against visiting Manson-NW Webster.

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Eagles Emerge Victorious in Barnburner - Eagle Grove Eagle
Taylor Smith, Sports Editor On December 22nd, the Eagle Grove boys’ basketball team started their winter break on a high note with a dramatic overtime
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December 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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On December 13th, the Eagle Grove's boys wrestlers traveled to Emmetsburg to compete in the annual Bob Roethler Invite.

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Eagles Earn 4th at Bob Roethler Invite - Eagle Grove Eagle
Taylor Smith, Sports Editor On December 13th, Eagle Grove’s boys wrestlers traveled to Emmetsburg to compete in the annual Bob Roethler Invite. Top of Iowa-West
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December 17, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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On December 4th and 5th, the Eagle Grove Golden Stars Drill Team represented Eagle Grove at the Iowa High School Drill Team Championships in Des Moines.

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Golden Stars Shine at State - Eagle Grove Eagle
Taylor Smith, Sports Editor On December 4th and 5th, the Eagle Grove Golden Stars Drill Team represented Eagle Grove at the Iowa High School Drill
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December 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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The Eagle Grove boys’ basketball team dropped to 1-4 after a pair of tough Week 2 losses at the hands of ranked opponents.

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Boys Hoopers Battle the State’s Best - Eagle Grove Eagle
Taylor Smith, Sports Editor The Eagle Grove boys’ basketball team dropped to 1-4 after a pair of tough Week 2 losses at the hands of
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December 16, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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The Eagle Grove boys wrestling team began their 2025-26 season last Thursday night in Central Springs.

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Wrestlers Show Out to Start Season - Eagle Grove Eagle
Taylor Smith, Sports Editor The Eagle Grove boys wrestling team began their 2025-26 season with a triangular in Central Springs that included Forest City last
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December 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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On December 1st, the Eagle Grove girls’ basketball team dominated Clarion-Goldfield-Dows, 91-6.

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Edwards Explodes for 45 Against Cowgirls: Girls Sit at 1-2 After Week 1 - Eagle Grove Eagle
Taylor Smith, Sports Editor On December 1st, the Eagle Grove girls’ basketball team dominated Clarion-Goldfield-Dows, 91-6. Coach Whipple pulled his starters at halftime. His reserves
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December 9, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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With Black Friday right around the corner, now's the perfect time to break out those chamber bucks!
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Chamber Reminds Shoppers: Chamber Bucks Keep Money Local, Make Great Gifts - Eagle Grove Eagle
by Edward Lynn Editor EAGLE GROVE, Iowa — With the holiday shopping season underway, the Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce is reminding residents that Chamber
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November 27, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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With Black Friday right around the corner, this seems like the time to break out your Chamber Bucks!
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Chamber Reminds Shoppers: Chamber Bucks Keep Money Local, Make Great Gifts - Eagle Grove Eagle
by Edward Lynn Editor EAGLE GROVE, Iowa — With the holiday shopping season underway, the Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce is reminding residents that Chamber
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November 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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With Black Friday right around the corner, this seems like the time to break out your Chamber Bucks!
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Chamber Reminds Shoppers: Chamber Bucks Keep Money Local, Make Great Gifts - Eagle Grove Eagle
by Edward Lynn Editor EAGLE GROVE, Iowa — With the holiday shopping season underway, the Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce is reminding residents that Chamber
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November 27, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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The newly combined Eagle Grove and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows girls wrestling team opened their 2025-26 season at a Charles City quad that featured Algona, Clear Lake, and the hosting Comets.

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Wrestlers Face Action-Packed Start to Season - Eagle Grove Eagle
Taylor Smith, Sports Editor The newly combined Eagle Grove and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows girls wrestling team opened their 2025-26 season at a Charles City quad that featured
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November 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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The Eagle Grove Area Ministerial Association (EGAMA) is once again hosting the Community Thanksgiving Meal at Sacred Heart. See you there!
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Community Thanksgiving Meld at Sacred Heart, Thursday - Eagle Grove Eagle
by Edward Lynn Editor EAGLE GROVE, Iowa — The Eagle Grove Area Ministerial Association will host its annual Community Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day, offering
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November 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Eagle Grove senior Felix Reyes says he picked up distance running a few years back for practical purposes.

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Reyes Reaches New Heights - Eagle Grove Eagle
Taylor Smith, Sports Editor Eagle Grove senior Felix Reyes says he picked up distance running a few years back for practical purposes. “I started running
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November 11, 2025 at 8:17 PM