WAVERLY—Sophomore forward Jacob Winkler (Lancaster, Mo., Schuyler R-1 HS) turned in his second straight double-double, four players scored double digits and each player in the game contributed offensively as the Central College men’s basketball team rallied from an early deficit to a 66-57 victory over Wartburg College Wednesday night. Springing out to a 6-0 lead […]
The Iowa General Assembly was in session today operating on a light schedule for the day. The house convened at about 8:30 am. In the morning session, two new bills were introduced. HF 110, an Act relating to assisted living programs, was introduced/sponsored by Representatives Isenthart and Hunter. HF 112, an Act relating to rules […]
Statesmen Blow Past 14 Higher-Ranked Teams at Blue & Gold South Bend, Ind.–Following the cue of their top bowler, the Penn men’s bowling team was a major presence at the Blue and Gold Classic hosted by Notre Dame last Saturday and Sunday. As a team, Penn was 13th out of 71 teams with 8,929 pins […]
GRINNELL, Iowa – For the third time this season, Grinnell College’s Michael Brus ’14 has been named the Midwest Conference Men’s Swimming and Diving Performer of the Week. Brus, from Davenport, Iowa (North), had a dominating performance at the Grinnell College Invitational over the weekend, recording four Midwest Conference-leading efforts. Among those were winning performances […]
Facebook is for more than networking with friends these days. It’s a way of passing news, events or other community happenings. Some local people have found a niche recently on Facebook that seems to be helping others connect with buyers and sellers of extra items they may have around their homes. Oskaloosa Buy*Sell*Trade burst onto […]
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 6.3 percent in December from 6.6 percent in November, reflecting the largest monthly decrease in the rate for the year. The state’s jobless rate stood at 6.5 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate also took a sharp drop in December, falling to […]
Sunday, January 30 1–3 p.m. Are you ready for some great wine, food, and football? Our chef, Linda DeJong, will demonstrate preparation of some amazing appetizers that are sure to wow your football game guests. We’ve paired them with specially selected Tassel Ridge wines that Steve Richardson, our Wine Educator, will present. Enjoy wine and […]
PELLA — Author John D’Agata is second in Central College’s spring 2011 Writers Reading series Thursday, Feb. 3. D’Agata will read from his novel About a Mountain in Geisler Library Reading Room at 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Part social commentary, part literary nonfiction, part memoir, About a Mountain […]
PELLA — Central College’s Anne Petrie, professor of music, will perform the semester’s first Notes @ Noon concert Wednesday, Feb. 2, in Cox-Snow Recital Hall. Petrie will be accompanied by Patrice Ewoldt, visiting assistant professor of music, on piano. The concert begins at noon and is free and open to the public. A second performance […]
PELLA — Central College will host a Pakistani international dinner Tuesday, Feb. 1. The meal is served in Graham Conference Center starting at 6 p.m. Cost is $15 per person, $5 for children 6-10. Children 5 and under are free. To make a reservation, call 641-628-5334 or e-mail reimert@central.edu by Friday, Jan. 28. Anya Butt, […]
