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AMANA– With the disappointment of not having a season due to the abrupt end to the school year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic last year, the Clear Creek Amana (CCA) High School girls’ golf team is more than ready to hit the links this spring.
Head Coach Cam Stockman, in his seventh year, talked about the challenges of a spring without golf.

DES MOINES– State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald recently awarded a $529 College Savings Iowa contribution to the Hawkins family of Solon. Two-year-old Ella was randomly drawn as the Johnson County winner of the 2020 College Savings Iowa Year-End Giveaway.
"I'm happy to award this contribution as a way to help another family with their education savings journey," stated Fitzgerald. "College Savings Iowa giveaways are a great opportunity to reach individuals and families around the state and inform them about the benefits of saving with a 529 plan."

WEST DES MOINES– Solon freshman Callie Levin made an impression on the hardwood in the WaMaC East Conference earlier this season, so much so it garnered her First-Team All-State Honors from the Iowa Girls Coaches Association on Monday, March 8, during recognition of worthy performances in Class 3A.
At 5-9, Levin spearheaded the Lady Spartans’ 2020-2021 campaign ending with a 17-6 record, after posting nine wins in the 2019-2020 season, and earning Solon a WaMaC East Conference title before exiting the postseason in a Class 3A regional final.

SOLON– Melissa Holtz will serve as the next principal at Solon Intermediate School (SIS).
The Solon Community School District announced March 9 Holtz accepted the position. Her hire becomes official after a background check and school board approval, according to a district release.
Holtz was identified as the best fit after formal interviews in the district on Monday, March 8. She was the top choice collectively by each group she interviewed with including teachers, support staff, administrators and students, the district stated.
Holtz was thrilled to accept the position.

NORTH LIBERTY– The Liberty High girls’ tennis program started in 2019 and finished 2-14 with a 9-0 win over Waterloo East and a 7-2 win over Waterloo West. Hopes were high for a better season in 2020.
“We had everyone back and were looking for some nice improvement,” said Head Coach James Postman.
But the COVID-19 pandemic had other ideas as the remainder of the school year, and all spring sports, were cancelled shortly before the start of the season. 2020 also saw the graduation of seniors Grace Brusegaard, Starr Curry, Abby Fowler, Courtney Olson, Sushma Santhana and Megan Uden.