PELLA — Five Central College students were chosen by the Iowa Communication Association Board of Directors to receive the Iowa Communication Association Recognition of Achievement in Speech Communication award. Darynn Carlock, a senior from Sidney, Iowa, majoring in communication studies and Spanish; Trinh Le, a senior communication studies major from Des Moines, Iowa; Amy Loftus, […]
Jun 4 2011 | Posted in
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PELLA—For the second straight year, Central College’s Guy Mosher has been named the Division III national men’s outdoor track and field assistant coach of the year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). In his 20th year with the Dutch, associate head coach Mosher guided four athletes in five events […]
Jun 4 2011 | Posted in
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As long-time supporters of the Oskaloosa community, Garden & Associates, LTD has contributed $15,000 towards the William Penn University Community Campaign in support of the Community Stadium, located at the Lacey Recreation Complex. The stadium will be home field for the William Penn University and Oskaloosa School District football, soccer and track and field teams. […]
Jun 4 2011 | Posted in
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Deep River. Dennis Roy Meyer, 64 of Deep River passed away Friday, June 3, 2011 at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa after a brief illness. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2011 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, rural Victor, Iowa. Visitation will begin after 12:00 p.m. Sunday, June 5, 2011 at […]
Jun 4 2011 | Posted in
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August 27, 1923 – June 03, 2011 Ottumwa and formerly of Evans, Iowa Visitation: Will begin at 9:30 a.m., Saturday morning, June 11, 2011 at Garland-Van Arkel Langkamp Funeral Chapel; the family will be present from 9:30 a.m. to service time to greet friends and relatives. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday morning, June 11, 2011 […]
Jun 4 2011 | Posted in
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Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell introduced the Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act to make it easier for manufacturers, small businesses, and others to move their product via freight rail. With gas prices still high, this legislation would provide more options for interstate commerce by expanding freight rail capacity through investment incentives for […]
Jun 3 2011 | Posted in
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PELLA — The Central College softball team closed the 2011 season at No. 7 in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association rankings. The Dutch, who posted a 39-9 record, claimed a share of their 11th Iowa Conference title and earned a record 23rd NCAA Division III tournament berth. Central finished second behind eventual national champion Linfield […]
Jun 3 2011 | Posted in
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Two local bowlers will be competing this summer in the 2011 AAU Junior Olympic Games. Randie Dixon and Josh Mc Danel of Oskaloosa will be travelling to New Orleans in late July for 3 days to compete in the team, doubles, and singles competitions. Dixon earned her spot when she and 4 bowlers from Newton […]
Jun 3 2011 | Posted in
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As a proud member of the Oskaloosa Community, William Penn University has been honored to guide many local students as they work toward and receive their college degrees. The fall 2011 semester will be no different. Though over a dozen Oskaloosa graduates have already pledged their allegiance to William Penn for the upcoming school year, […]
Jun 3 2011 | Posted in
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By now, most Iowans are aware that the bi-partisan budget discussions in Des Moines have come to a screeching halt. As the 2011 legislative session enters its sixth different month, Iowans are rightly asking why. The answer is not complicated as you might think once you understand what is at stake. For weeks, Governor Branstad, […]
Jun 3 2011 | Posted in
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