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New opportunity for children at the library

New opportunity for children at the library

“Play and Learn…as you grow!” will be offered at the Brodhead Public Library for preschoolers and their parents, grandparents, or caregivers. This is a time to explore, climb, dance, and play with a variety of toys while meeting new friends in a fun, safe environment. Pick up this week’s print edition […]

 
 

Community Supper, Strengthening Families Program top 2017 agenda

Community Supper, Strengthening Families Program top 2017 agenda

By Tony Ends, Correspondent – Community members carried Better Brodhead goals into 2017 last week, outlining upcoming programs and installing new officers. The coalition works with program manager Kathy Comeau and new Drug Free Community (DFC)grant project coordinator Brielle Powers to prevent youth substance abuse, bullying, and dating violence. Pick […]

 
 

Cardinals defeat Parkview, 67-52

Cardinals defeat Parkview, 67-52

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Cardinals (4-8 overall, 3-5 Rock Valley) played an overall solid game in a 67-52 Rock Valley south victory over Parkview last Friday. The opening six minutes was a back-and-forth battle with three different lead changes. Jade Noble came up with a theft and converted […]

 
 

Lady Cardinals beat Evansville, 47-44

Lady Cardinals beat Evansville, 47-44

  Brooke Bescup drives the ball looking for a score By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Cardinals (5-8 overall, 4-5 Rock Valley) pulled out an exciting 47-44 Rock Valley crossover victory over the Evansville Blue Devils last Thursday. The Blue Devils took a slim 18-17 lead into the locker room. […]

 
 

Mckenna Schooff to compete on national stage in Orlando

Brodhead’s Mckenna Schooff has been invited to compete in the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick National Finals on Friday, Jan. 27, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports as part of Pro Bowl Week in Orlando, Fla. She will represent the Green Bay Packers and is one of forty young athletes across the United States […]

 
 

Cardinals crush Clinton

Cardinals crush Clinton

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – It was a milestone night for senior Blake Burns last Thursday, when the Cardinals cruised to a 57-21 Rock Valley south dual meet win over Clinton. Burns opened the meet with a dominant performance in the 138-pound weight class. He earned a pin against Clinton’s […]

 
 

1/18/17 Shopper

1/18/17 Shopper

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Seventh-graders win, eighth-graders lose in matchup with Parkview

Seventh-graders win, eighth-graders lose in matchup with Parkview

Maddisyn Kall wins the tip

 
 

Pie sale coming to Brodhead High School

On Jan. 27, the Brodhead High School Student Council will be hosting its one and only fundraiser. At the girls’ varsity basketball game, the student council will be putting on a pie sale. All pies are handmade to perfection. All of the money made at the pie sale will go […]

 
 

Show choir season off to strong start

Show choir season off to strong start

The Brodhead Guys & Dolls traveled to Burlington for their first competition of the season last Saturday, Jan. 14. After competing in the finals, the Guys & Dolls finished as the fifth runner up.