(DES MOINES, Iowa) A Polk County judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the ballots used in Iowa’s 2010 statewide judicial retention vote, and anticipated to be used in future elections. The lawsuit claimed that state judicial retention ballot laws ran afoul of an Iowa Constitution requirement that judicial officers stand for retention […]
Apr 29 2011 | Posted in
State News |
Read More »
DES MOINES—Central College track and field standout Ethan Miller (junior, Seymour) broke a decade-old school record in the decathlon Thursday with a score of 7,141 points at the halfway point of the 2011 Drake Relays. After a big first day, including three lifetime bests, Miller bounced back with a pair of personal records Thursday in […]
Apr 29 2011 | Posted in
College Sports |
Read More »
NEWTON, Iowa – April 19, 2011– Iowa Speedway is pleased to announce Sukup Manufacturing Co., as the official sponsor of the Sukup 100 Firestone Indy Lights race on Saturday, June 25. The Sukup 100 Firestone Indy Lights race will be held prior to the Iowa Corn Indy 250 IZOD IndyCar race, as part of an […]
Apr 29 2011 | Posted in
State News |
Read More »
STORM LAKE—The Central College baseball team continued its offensive burst Wednesday night, outhitting Buena Vista Univ. 12-10, but struggled in the field as the Dutch fell 9-7. Central opened with a four-run first inning punch. Three straight singles from center fielder Sam Stetzel (sophomore, Perry), shortstop Mike Furlong (junior, Davenport, Assumption HS) and left fielder […]
Apr 29 2011 | Posted in
College Sports |
Read More »
May has been designated “Better Hearing and Speech Month”, not only in Oskaloosa but communities across the country that want to help promote and encourage early detection of communicative disorders. This annual event helps to raise awareness of prevention and detection of communication disorders. Proper detection and treatment can help to raise the quality of […]
July 26, 1949 – April 28, 2011 Cedar Rapids, Iowa Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m., Monday May 02, 2011 at Smith Funeral Home in Victor, Iowa Visitation: one hour prior to the service. May 02, 2011 at Smith Funeral Home in Victor, Iowa Interment: following the memorial service. May 02, 2011 at Victor Memorial Cemetery in […]
Apr 29 2011 | Posted in
Obituaries |
Read More »
The first One Act is ‘In the Beginning’ written by Bruce Kane and directed by Senior Lex Sparks. To put it short, this One Act is a twist on the story of Adam and Eve. You can expect some adult language and references in this particular One Act. The next one act to be presented […]
Apr 28 2011 | Posted in
Local News |
Read More »
The William Penn University Division of Nursing hosted a Summer Health and Safety Fair on Tuesday, April 26 in the Chief Mahaska Room of the Dana Atkins Memorial Union. Approximately 50 students, staff, and faculty had the opportunity to meet with local vendors and health care providers to learn about topics ranging from smoking cessation […]
Apr 28 2011 | Posted in
Local News |
Read More »
MOUNT VERNON—No. 900 came like so many before for coach George Wares and the Central College softball team, with daring baserunning and airtight defense fueling a 10-2 (5 innings) and 4-3 sweep at Cornell College Wednesday. The wins made Wares only the second NCAA Division III coach ever to rack up 900 career victories as […]
Apr 28 2011 | Posted in
College Sports |
Read More »
DES MOINES—Central College combined-events specialists Ethan Miller (junior, Seymour) and Kurtis Brondyke (senior, Clinton) kicked off a big week at the Drake Relays track and field meet Wednesday with a strong showing in first day of the decathlon. Miller is the leader after five events after accumulating a personal-best 3,860 points while Brondyke is currently […]
Apr 28 2011 | Posted in
College Sports |
Read More »