Kent Dinnebier

Feb 25, 2025 | valleynewstoday.com | Kent Dinnebier

Clarinda Academy saved its best for last as the Eagles traveled to Greenfield Friday, Oct. 19, to conclude the regular season with a non-district game against Nodaway Valley. The Eagles mounted a dramatic second half comeback, but ran out of time as they suffered a 42-36 loss to the Wolverines. Although Clarinda Academy ended the season with a 0-9 record, the Eagles enjoyed their best offensive performance of the season in the game. “I was happy and pleased with their effort.

Feb 25, 2025 | valleynewstoday.com | Kent Dinnebier

Clarinda Academy will wrap up its home football schedule Friday, Oct. 12, when the Eagles host Greene County in their final Class 2A District 8 contest of the season. The Eagles will be seeking their first win of the season, while Greene County enters the game with 2-2 district record and an overall mark of 3-4. The Rams pulled out a last second 28-21 win Friday, Oct. 5, over Clarinda. “We are looking to continue to improve every week,” Clarinda Academy coach Todd Thompson said.

Jan 22, 2025 | valleynewstoday.com | Kent Dinnebier

Kendall Gammon knows the importance of strength on and off the gridiron. Following a successful 15 year career in the National Football League (NFL) as a long snapper, Gammon now works as a broadcaster and motivational speaker. Gammon will serve as the keynote speaker Feb. 3 for the Clarinda Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet. The banquet will be held at the Clarinda Country Club, located at 1400 N. 16th St. in Clarinda, starting at 6 p.m. with a social time.

Jan 20, 2025 | dbrnews.com | Kent Dinnebier

An arraignment hearing is scheduled for Feb. 10 for a Denison man who was arrested on a series of felony charges including firing at three officers from the Denison Police Department with an air rifle. Tyson Patrick Campbell, 53, was arrested Jan. 5 following an incident in the 200 block of South 15th Street in Denison.

Jan 20, 2025 | valleynewstoday.com | Kent Dinnebier

Raised on a large commercial sheep operation near Clarinda, Riley Nothwehr has developed a keen eye for quality livestock. Now, the Clarinda High School senior is putting that skill to use to advance her education. Nothwehr signed a letter of intent Jan. 10 at Clarinda High School to attend Northeastern Oklahoma A&M and join the school's livestock judging team. "Northeastern Oklahoma A&M has one of the longest standing and most successful collegiate livestock judging teams," Nothwehr said.