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New police station goes 10-8, ready for duty
Iowa Park city manager Jerry Flemming reports good news this week regarding the new police station. Flemming stated that a certificate of occupancy has been issued for the new Iowa Park Police Station at 400 E Highway in Iowa Park. The Dispatch Center has been successfully relocated from 104 E Highway to 400 E Highway…
Read MoreSheriff warns on scam
There is currently an ongoing SCAM where the caller calls individuals and claims he is with the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office and that they have an outstanding warrant for their arrest. They will instruct you to come the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office and then while you are in route, they will contact you and instruct…
Read MoreCold week on tap: first freeze Tuesday or Friday
NWS forecast discussion states: “Windy conditions will persist through the latter half of Monday morning but starts decreasing by the afternoon as surface high pressure starts building across the Central Plains starts weakening the pressure gradient across our area. With the cold front well through our area pushing across northern Texas, it will be a…
Read MoreIowa Park man arrested after Sunday standoff
An Iowa Park man identified as James Michael King, and wanted on a Wichita County warrant, held police at bay Sunday for nearly an hour before surrendering. Iowa Park Chief of Police Steve Davis said three officers, with the assistance of Wichita County deputies, were summoned around 2:30 p.m. Sunday to King’s house in the…
Read MoreLady Hawks off to strong start on season
The Iowa Park Lady Hawks (2-2) split two games last week, besting Wichita Falls Memorial (2-3) on Saturday and falling 42-30 to the Sanger Lady Indians (2-2) last week at home on Tuesday night. Iowa Park vs. Sanger Iowa Park fell 42-30 to Sanger in the home opener last Tuesday. Callista Berrett led the Lady…
Read MoreHawks fall short in tough playoff clash
BRECKENRIDGE — The Iowa Park Hawks 2024 football season came to an end last Friday in Breckenridge in a 3A-DI bi-district playoff match with Jim Ned. The Hawks put up a tough fight against the winners of District 3 3A-DI, but wore down in a 38-20 loss that was closer than the final score indicated.…
Read MoreFall Festival Book/Craft show on Saturday
The Tom Burnett Memorial Library will host the Fall Festival Book/Craft Show Saturday, November 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. No charge for admission.
Read MoreCity approves Wastewater Treatment Plant funding
Iowa Park City Council convened in regular session November 11. The board acted unanimously in denying the general contractor of the new police station additional funds to install improved wood panels in the building’s lobby. Councilor Clint Downs made a motion to disapprove the project change order of $5,195 submitted by Anthony Inman Construction of…
Read MoreHawks bomb threes in opener
The Iowa Park Hawks opened the basketball season with a 54-43 road win over Bridgeport. Hunter Britt scored 19 points as the Hawks shot 43 percent from long range in the game. Britt drilled the first points of the season with a three-pointer from the left of the key for a 3-0 lead. Britt knocked…
Read MoreFriendly Door holding Blanket Drive
The Friendly Door Senior Activity Center, 810 N. 3rd Street, is accepting donations of small blankets or throws for Meals on Wheels clients through Nov. 30. Dana Polly, executive director at the Friendly Door, said donors may drop off these items from 7 am to 1 pm, Monday through Friday. Polly said 125 blankets…
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