Any mother of a young boy born after the movie 8 Seconds was released in 1994 probably heard the words “I want to ride a bull someday” leave the mouths of their babes once or twice. Of course that is how childhood dreams begin with someone you look up to and idolize, hoping to be like them one day.

With 6 members of the Wayne Falcons and Lady Falcons qualifying for state competition at Drake Stadium May 16-18, Mother nature didn’t get the memo that perfect competition weather was desired for the 3-day event.

Following a weather postponement, the Wayne Falcons and Lady Falcons traveled to Leon May 10 to give their all in a battle at districts to advance to the Iowa High School Co-Ed State Track and Field Meet. At the end of the night they knew six of their own had secured a qualifying spot to com…

With the topic gaining more exposure across the State of Iowa concerning private versus public schools in high school athletics, the Wayne Community School Board took a step forward, joining several other schools in the area. During the regular school board meeting held on April 22, Superint…

Two weeks ago I put my heart and soul into a story titled “Should Iowa be forced to level the playing field for small public schools versus private schools?” When I completed that story I was proud of the final product. I hoped anyone that read it would stand just one moment in the shoes of …

Following a heartbreaking loss in sub-state action where Wayne County saw one of their own fall victim to the private Grandview Christian school, it brings up the subject of how long can the Iowa High School Athletic Association allow private and parochial schools to compete in the same Clas…

After qualifying for the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament, a send off was held for Hunter Cobb for his trip to “The Well”. Cobb, a Wayne Falcon senior, made his second appearance at state when he took to the mats in the 160-pound Class 1A meet on Feb. 14.

Following the great turnout from the 40-year reunion held for the 1978-1979 Wayne Falcon football team, it was decided to do the same for the basketball team. The 1978-1979 Wayne Falcon football team was honored for their achievements as the first conference champions, first undefeated regul…

An upcoming fundraiser has been set for the Wayne Falcons football team for Saturday, Feb. 23 beginning at 8 a.m. The fundraiser will take place at the Wayne County Fairgrounds Event Center.

With each sport, there is a goal that marks the standard of excellence. For football players, they strive to hit 1,000 yards in a season. With baseball players they strive to reach 300 wins. For a basketball player they aim for the goal of hitting the 1,000-point mark.

Former Wayne Community School graduate Wade Harman has been named as the Denver Broncos Tight End Coach. Harmon recently was the Tight End Coach for the Atlanta Falcons for the past four years, from 2015-2018. While in Atlanta the Falcons ranked third in the National Football League in total…

If you have ever attended a college football game, you have witnessed some spectacular halftime shows; usually made up of school bands and talented dance squads. Now imagine it’s your first time attending a college football game and you are the one performing for the halftime show.

     Following the long Christmas break, it's time once again time for our Times-Republican Athlete of the Week selection. This week's selection goes to Wayne Falcon wrestler senior Hunter Cobb.

     As we close out the year, 2018 marked the 25th anniversary since Iowa women’s basketball made the switch from six-on-six to five-on-five.  With Iowa being the second-to-last state to fully make the switch to the now seen five-on-five game, last week I focused on some of the players from…

     Outside the state, most would assume teen girls from Iowa in the 60s and 70s were simply known as the farmer’s daughter. A group of girls from Wayne County, however, were determined to be known and remembered from their time spent playing one of the most acclaimed sports in Iowa history…

     Chasen Kiefer, a junior at Wayne Community High School, was named to the Des Moines Register’s 2018 All-Iowa football team featuring the best players in Iowa in each class. He was named as a All-Iowa running back for Class A. Kiefer ended the season leading the state with 2,191 yards ru…

     With the holiday season upon us next week, basketball has been in full swing for a few weeks now as we enter the fifth week of play. This week the Times-Republican Athlete of the Week comes from the Wayne Falcons boys basketball team.

     This week's Times-Republican Athlete of the Week selection will wrap up our fall sports recognitions for the season. Our selection this week is Wayne Lady Falcon Rayleigh Snyder. 

     With the rain interfering with several dates throughout the season, the Wayne Cross Country teams were faced with meets being postponed and cancelled. Nevertheless, the Falcons made it to eight regular season meets.

Anyone that follows college football knows winning a National Championship is the granddaddy of them all. For Josh Knutson and the rest of the 1998 Northwest Missouri State University football team, it is a memory they will never forget.

     On a cold, windy day, members from the Wayne Falcon junior high cross country team traveled to Ankeny for the state meet. The 24th annual Dick Washburn Middle School Statewide Cross Country meet was held Saturday, Oct. 13 where seven members from the Wayne team competed.