Bob Cain Reflects on his many years of Coaching

Chariton Coach Bob Cain has been on the sidelines for football Friday nights for half a century.  Along with coaching football, he's exhibited a great knowledge of basketball and led teams to success on the hardwood as well.

This past fall Cain, 73, an assistant varsity football coach at CHS, completed his 50th year of coaching high school football.  Forty-five of these years have been spent at CHS.
Cain began his storied coaching career at Russell High School where he coached from 1962-65.  He coached varsity football at Russell, was the head boys'  basketball coach and head boys' track coach.  At Russell he coached a state champion in track, Larry Sellers, who won the mile and the 880 at State in the spring of 1965.  Sellers also broke state records in both events and is now a doctor in Sioux City.
In his last year of coaching football at Russell in 1964, Cain led the Trojans to an 8-1 record.  In his last year of coaching basketball at Russell he led them to an 18-4 record.

Years and Years Ago

January 19, 2012

40 Years Ago

Russell Community High School senior Dee Ann DeBok was the school's Homemaker of the Year.
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January 19, 2012

50 Years Ago

Grade school students of the Russell Community Schools literally moved themselves into the new classroom addition.  Movement of the students into the six room addition completed the $165,000 building program of the district.  The addition included a new gymnasium.
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Tourism Exchanges with Other Communities

Establishing partnerhips with other communities to exchange tourism cooperation opportunities has been one of the tasks of Tourism Lucas County during 2011.  From left:  Vickie Mallory, Executive Director of the Algona Area Chamber of Commerce; ISU Professor Rebecca Tang, Ph.D. and Tourism Lucas County Vice President, Sandra Knebel, meet in Algona to discuss the feasibility of exchanging overnight bus tours to share each other's attractions.

Calvin Kint Birthday

Buddy and June Davis celebrated the one-year birthday of their grandson Calvin, on February 12.  Calvin and parents Tyler and Annie Davis-Kint live in Newton.

Dean Werts Celebrated 90th Birthday

Dean Werts celebrated his 90th birthday on Monday, January 23rd.  His family hosted a card shower in his honor.  Greetings may be sent to 1110 N. 6th St. Chariton, Iowa 50049.

Doyle and Janet Hoover Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Janet and Doyle Hoover celebrated their 50th Anniversary January 21, 2012.  If you would like to send greetings please send cards to 23501 550th Street, Chariton, Iowa 50049.