
Oskaloosa–Viktor Heurlin (Fr., Stockholm, Sweden, Frans Schartau HS) posted the best round of his first collegiate campaign and for his efforts he was named Midwest Collegiate Conference Men’s Golfer of the Week. Heurlin carded a score of one-over 72 to place third overall out of a 125-player field at the Simpson Spring Invitational last Wednesday. […]
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OSKALOOSA – One in three adults has pre-diabetes and most do not know it. If you are at risk, plan to attend one of three FREE Pre-Diabetes Classes on Thursday, April 7, sponsored by Mahaska Health Partnership. According to MHP fulltime Diabetes Educator Sharon Ferguson, RN, approximately 5.7 million people in the United Sates have […]
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GRINNELL, Iowa – Grinnell College’s Greg Suryn ’11 (left) and Will Pahos ’14 (right) have swept the Midwest Conference Baseball Performer and Pitcher of the Week honors. Suryn, a 6-1, 195-pound senior right-handed designated hitter/outfielder from Littleton, Colo. (Front Range Christian), helped the Pioneers establish a pair of school records with a huge weekend at […]
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PELLA, Iowa — Central College’s Blue Vocal and Instrumental Combos will perform Wednesday, April 20, in the Cox-Snow Recital Hall at 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are required and can be obtained at the Information Booth in the Maytag Student Center by calling 641-628-9000. Popular songs from the […]
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(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today named Arlen J. Ciechanowski as the new director of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. Ciechanowski, 58, replaces outgoing director Penny Westfall, who stepped down from the position last month. “I am pleased that Arlen has accepted this position,” said Branstad. “Arlen has a long, distinguished career in […]
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PELLA — Central College will hold a Sudanese international dinner Monday, April 11. The meal is served in Graham Conference Center starting at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per person, $5 for children 6-10 and students with a Central College ID. Children 5 and under are free. To make a reservation, call 641-628-5334 or e-mail […]
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(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today will sign Executive Order number 72, which rescinds the Iowa “RICE” rule. The RICE rule was enacted by the Environmental Protection Commission and forces back-up diesel generators to be retrofitted with very expensive new parts, even though the engines are rarely used. “Lieutenant Governor Reynolds and I […]
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ASBURY—Combating fierce winds, the Central College men’s golf team fired a 288 to grab a two-shot lead after the first round of the 36-hole Loras Invitational Sunday. Competing at the Meadows Golf Course near Dubuque, senior Jason Harvey (Goldfield, Clarion-Goldfield HS) turned in a 2-under-par 70, one shot shy of his Central career low. Justin […]
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March 14, 1923 – April 04, 2011 Victor, Iowa Memorial Service: A public rosary will be recited at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday April 07, 2011 at Saint Bridget Catholic Church in Victor, Iowa Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday April 07, 2011 at Saint Bridget Catholic Church in Victor, Iowa Funeral Service: 10:30 […]
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Sigourney, IOWA — After a short exchange of fire at 18327 249th St., Sigourney, Iowa, 38 year old Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Stein was shot and killed. Shortly before noon on Monday, April 4, 2011, three deputies with the Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office went to the 249th Street address, to talk to 53 year old Jeff […]