Six Iron Dog teams into Nome early
![member of Iron Dog team 7 on the sea ice with crowd gathered behind](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MG_9082-copy-2-2.jpg)
The second team to arrive in Nome was team 6, Brad George and Robby Schachle at 2:50 p.m.
Aklestad and Olstad first to Nome in fast-paced Iron Dog race
![Half-way finishers on the sea ice](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Aklestad-and-Olstad-arrive-in-Nome-Photo-from-Davis-Hovey-KNOM-2022-2-1200x800.jpg)
Tyler Aklestad and Nick Olstad of team 7 were first into Nome at 2:18 p.m. Monday afternoon, a day ahead of what was originally anticipated. The Iron Dog organization has labeled this year’s trail “record-breaking fast.”
Iron Dog leaders leave Unalakleet
![Snow machine racers at the starting line](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/GalenaLotShirleyCleaver2.jpg)
First-position team Tyler Aklestad and Nick Olstad hit the trail at 9:00 a.m. sharp, with second-position team Casey Boylan and Bryan Leslie hot on their heels a mere five minutes later.
Tyler Aklestad and Nick Olstad lead Iron Dog morning of February 21
![Snow machine racers at the starting line](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/GalenaLotShirleyCleaver2.jpg)
The Iron Dog pack leaders made it to Unalakleet the night of Feb. 20. Tyler Aklestad and Nick Olstad arrived first at 5 p.m., and Casey Boylan and Bryan Leslie arrived in second position only a few minutes later, at 5:05 p.m.
Nome school board debates new academic calendar
![Nome School Board meeting](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/4-hpQbUA.jpg)
The Nome Public School’s Board of Education’s February meeting was the scene of a lively discussion concerning the adoption of a new school year calendar.
Iditarod returns to Nome for 50th race
![The burled arch in Nome being prepared for the Iditarod finish.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0094-1200x800.jpg)
Forty-nine mushers are registered for the 1,000 mile race from Willow to Nome.