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Here we go! Gentry Hardware and Rental is officially rocking and rolling. The new look and locally operated hardware store hosted its ribbon cutting on Friday afternoon in Rockwell City. Gentry Hardware entered the Rockwell City Chamber & Development. #Flock2ThePhoenix

Passing of the torch! 2021 Princess Sophia Wuebker hands off the crown and sash to Sara Hughes, who is crowned the 2022 Sweet Corn Daze Princess during the 12th annual Sweet Corn Daze on Saturday (August 6) at the Courthouse Square in Rockwell City. #Flock2ThePhoenix

Oh man, the things that Brittany gets roped into… Our office manager gets into Marc Rubben’s act, during his show held at the 12th annual Sweet Corn Daze on Saturday (August 6) in Rockwell City. Rubben has been featured on “Accidentally Famous.” #Flock2ThePhoenix

🚨 FRONT PAGE PREVIEW ALERT! 🚨 The second issue of the Phoenix is dropping tomorrow afternoon. This week, there are eight pages filled to the brim with local journalism, area advertising and a plethora of photos from Rockwell City, Jolley and Lake City. #Flock2ThePhoenix

The SCC Titans football program geared up for the 2022 campaign on Friday, welcoming guests with its annual Gatorade Scrimmage at Titan Stadium in Lake City. The Titans will prepare for a visit from East Sac County next Friday. #Flock2ThePhoenix #iahsfb

A battle hardened SCC Titans volleyball team got ready for its upcoming season with the annual Gatorade Scrimmage on Friday at the SCC High School Gymnasium in Lake City. The Titans will host Ridge View on Tuesday in Lake City. #Flock2ThePhoenix #iahsvb

In their season debut, the SCC Titans volleyball team couldn't quite shake Ridge View, falling in a 3-0 decision (25-18, 25-23, 25-18) on Tuesday at the SCC High School Gym in Lake City. The Titans (0-1) will look to rebound this weekend at the Humboldt Tournament. #iahsvb

You know the Football Poster, Gameday Graphics and Senior Banners that y’all know and love? They’re coming. Here’s a few preview snapshots from our SCC Titans football photoshoot on Wednesday evening. The Titans host East Sac County on Friday night. #iahsfb #WheneverInNeed

FINAL: SCC Titans 48, East Sac County 7. The Titans (1-0) fired on all cylinders in their season opener, as QB Gavin Batta torched the Raiders with 308 passing yards and four touchdowns, plus an INT and rush TD. Keegan Soard caught five passes for 158 yards and two TDs. #iahsfb

1𝘼 𝙋𝘼𝙎𝙎𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙔𝘼𝙍𝘿 𝙇𝙀𝘼𝘿𝙀𝙍𝙎 • Gavin Batta leads the way with 308! 📸: Tyler Anderson

One month in, and we’re still firing on all cylinders. This week’s issue features the Farm Bill Roundtable with Chuck Grassley and Randy Feenstra, a tribute to “Gus” Macke and plenty of SCC Titans activities. #Flock2ThePhoenix #LocalJournalism

FINAL: Pocahontas Area 30, SCC Titans 6. The Titans (1-1) held their six point lead until halftime, before the Indians (2-0) wore out SCC in a nondistrict, rivalry game held at Titan Stadium in Lake City. SCC goes to Emmetsburg next week. #iahsfb #Flock2ThePhoenix

Gameday Graphics. You know you want ‘em. This evening, the SCC Titans football team will look to bounce back against Emmetsburg. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on Friday in Emmetsburg. The Titans are 1-1, and the E-Hawks are 0-2. #iahsfb #Flock2ThePhoenix

FINAL: Emmetsburg 63, SCC Titans 28. Despite four touchdown connections between Gavin Batta and Keegan Soard, the Titans (1-2) couldn't contain the E-Hawks (1-2) on Friday at Duane Twait Field in Emmetsburg. Homecoming Week and Manson-Northwest Webster are up next. #iahsfb

FINAL: SCC Titans 51, Manson-Northwest Webster 13. The Titans (2-2) were too much for the Cougars (0-4) in both teams' Class 1A-District 2 opener, four touchdown runs from Dominik Kistler and two TD passes from Gavin Batta and Keegan Soard. SCC goes to Eagle Grove next week.

🏆 TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS! 🏆 The SCC Titans volleyball team was the last one standing at the Carroll Tournament, held on Saturday in Carroll. SCC (26-5) defeated Newell-Fonda in a 2-1 thriller to win the invitational. Here’s riley batta’s kill that sealed the match. #iahsvb

🔥 🔥 🔥 SCC Titans alumnus and Briar Cliff Baseball pitcher Kyler Steinborn throws some heat during the Chargers’ College Game of Field contest against Luther on Sept. 16 at the Field Of Dreams in Dyersville. Steinborn earned the win, as the Chargers downed Luther, 15-1.

Achievement unlocked! Congratulations to SCC Titans senior riley batta, as she earned her 1,000th career kill against Pocahontas Area on Thursday at the SCC High School Gymnasium in Lake City. SCC improved to 28-5 by defeating PAC and Southeast Valley with 3-0 scores. IGHSAU

FINAL: SCC Titans 49, Eagle Grove 14. The Titans (3-2, 2-0 in Class 1A-District 2) shook off a rocky start, before rattling off a 36-point run to overcome the drizzle and the Eagles (1-4, 0-2 district) on Friday evening at Gene Hinrichsen Field in Eagle Grove. #iahsfb