At De Pere, Wis. First Round Friday, Feb. 25 #3 seed Grinnell vs. #2 seed Illinois College, 3:30 p.m. #4 seed Ripon vs. #1 seed St. Norbert, 8 p.m. Championship Saturday, Feb. 26 First round winners play, 6 p.m. Winner earns automatic berth to NCAA Division III National Tournament
Feb 23 2011 | Posted in
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With reports of how many pro-union supporters reached the Iowa State Capitol yesterday varying greatly, it’s evident that their numbers were greater than those of the Tea Party that showed up in support of the Wisconsin Governor. Earlier this week we started off with our question of the week. “Who do you stand with in […]
Feb 23 2011 | Posted in
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Branstad names Thomas Waterman to the Iowa Supreme Court (DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today at 2 p.m. appointed Thomas Waterman to the Iowa Supreme Court. Gov. Branstad selected Waterman from the slate of nine candidates given to him by the Iowa Judicial Nominating Commission. By law, the governor is only allowed to […]
Feb 23 2011 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–Eric Burgey (Fr., Easton, Pa., Easton HS) lost for the first time since October but his hot streak prior to that setback helped him move up one slot as the NAIA’s seventh and final rating was released today. Penn concluded the year outside the top 20 nationally, tied for 22nd with ten points. Defending national […]
Feb 23 2011 | Posted in
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Lady Statesmen Return to Postseason Oskaloosa–The Penn women’s bowling program will look to accomplish something it failed to do last year when it competes at the USBC Intercollegiate Team Sectionals. The Lady Statesmen, ranked #23 on the collegebowling.com website, will travel to Euless, Texas for the 13-team tournament that runs from March 12-13 at AMF […]
Feb 23 2011 | Posted in
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May 28, 1915 – February 22, 2011 Lila Anna Dorothea Frazier, 95, of Grinnell, Iowa and formerly of Wichita, Kansas was called home by the Lord on February 22, 2011, at Windsor Manor in Grinnell. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell. Memorial contributions may […]
Feb 23 2011 | Posted in
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August 21, 1932 – February 22, 2011 Davenport, Iowa Visitation: 11:00 A.M. until the time of service. February 28, 2011 at Fremont Funeral Chapel. Funeral Service: 1:00 O’clock P.M. February 28, 2011 at Fremont Funeral Chapel in Fremont, Iowa. Interment: Brook Cemetery near Hedrick, Iowa. Jackie F. Scott age 78, formerly of the Farson/Hedrick area, […]
Feb 23 2011 | Posted in
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Statesmen 19th in Season Finale Indianapolis, Ind.–The Penn men’s bowling team concluded its regular season with a very strong showing at the Backhaul Direct-Hoosier Classic last Saturday and Sunday. Penn tied Vincennes (Ill.) for 19th (out of 76 teams) with 8,573 pins in nine regular games at the Tier 1 event. Wichita State (Kan.) won […]
Feb 22 2011 | Posted in
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On Saturday February 19th, the Eddyville Blakesburg High School Jazz Band placed 2nd in class 2A competition at the Indianola Jazz Encounter Contest. This is the 2nd year that the band has attending this festival. EBHS outscored 7 other bands in class 2A. Several students received Outstanding Soloist Awards for their solo performances: Tanner Powers; […]
Feb 22 2011 | Posted in
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NEWTON, IOWA (Feb. 22, 2011) – An economic study commissioned by the City of Newton shows in 2009 Iowa Speedway spurred $34.6 million in total economic activity in the Newton region, while supporting the equivalent of more than 380 jobs. Results of the study, undertaken by Dave Swenson, regional scientist in the Department of Economics […]
Feb 22 2011 | Posted in
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