Archive for: March, 2011

William Penn Athletic News March 30th

Rowley Clears Fence Twice in DH Split With Mount Mercy Oskaloosa–In a rematch of last year’s tournament final, the Lady Statesmen obtained a split of a Midwest Collegiate Conference softball doubleheader against Mount Mercy Wednesday. Penn (17-7, 2-1 MCC) fell 7-4 to Mustangs in the opener and then claimed the nightcap 8-1. A beautiful day […]

Legislative Services Agency to unveil proposed Congressional/State Legislative Districts Thursday

State of Iowa Seal

Des Moines- The first proposed Congressional and Legislative Redistricting Plan to be submitted to the Iowa General Assembly will be the topic of four public hearings to be held in Council Bluffs, Bettendorf, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines the first week of April. The Temporary Redistricting Advisory Commission, created pursuant to law, will hold the […]

April 4-8 Designated as Severe Weather Awareness Week

DES MOINES – Governor Terry Branstad has designated April 4-8, 2011, as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa. The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (HSEMD), together with the National Weather Service (NWS), is again recognizing the first week in April as Severe Weather Awareness Week. The goal is to provide Iowans a better […]

Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop on April 1

A Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop will be held April 1, from 7-9 pm, at the Poweshiek County Fairgrounds in Grinnell.  Iowa State University Extension Commercial Horticulturist Patrick O’Malley will be the presenter. Please pre-register with the Poweshiek County Extension Office by no later than March 29 (641-623-5188) or email to: xpoweshiek@iastate.edu Due to the nature […]

Softball Up to #31 in Second Poll

Oskaloosa–The ladies of the diamond played just once last week, but by defeating a conference foe, Penn leapt a few spots in the national standings as the NAIA’s second softball poll was released today. Penn (16-6, 1-0 MCC) is unofficially 31st with 29 points. The Lady Statesmen dropped St. Ambrose 4-1 last Tuesday, the same […]

Goodman rejoins Central women’s soccer staff

PELLA— Russ Goodman returns to the Central College staff as assistant women’s soccer coach after previously assisting from 2001-07. He again is working with the Dutch goalkeepers. Goodman, who will serve with new Dutch head coach Mike Kobylinski, also coached the Pella Soccer Club premier girls’ team for 1.5 seasons, winning the NSC Cup in […]

Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds announce “Jobs for Iowa” tour through central Iowa

State of Iowa Seal

(DES MOINES) –Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced they will continue with their fifth week of town hall meetings as part of their “Jobs for Iowa” tour. “I look forward to visiting these central Iowa communities to discuss our administration’s plan to create jobs and increase family incomes,” said Branstad. […]

1st Annual Spring Fling Brings Local Vendors to Penn Cental Mall

The 1st Annual Spring Fling brought out dozens of vendors to Penn Central Mall on Saturday March 26th, 2011. Kelly Stevens-Comstock, owner of Forever Photography said that the show was going great and that she was very busy. “More than I expected really, already” said Amber Klum, owner of Girly Things by Amber. Melissa Hunt, […]

First scrimmage at Lacey this Season‏

Oskaloosa High School held its first scrimmage of the season Monday March 28th. The Osky High School boys played the Sheraton High School boys in a friendly soccer scrimmage game. No official score was kept. “We came out, played a scrimmage and had a good time,” said Chris Cook, assistant coach for the High School […]

Ruby Alderman

Montezuma. Ruby Alderman, 73 of Montezuma passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at the Pella Comfort House. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 am Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Montezuma First Presbyterian Church with Pastor George Salnave officiating. Visitation will begin at 12:00 pm Friday, April 1, 2011 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home with […]

         

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