Oskaloosa–The Lady Statesmen linksters will open up their spring season with a national ranking nearly in their clutches as the first NAIA top-25 poll was released today. William Penn is unofficially 30th with 13 votes. The squad held its position from November’s preseason poll. The navy and gold were seventh out of nine teams at […]
TUCSON, ARIZ.—Catcher Caitlyn Meyer (junior, Newton) saw an opportunity and took a chance. The result was a stunning, game-ending, bases-loaded double play that gave the No. 9 Central College softball team a memorable 5-4 triumph over a talented Trinity University (Texas) squad Friday. Earlier the Dutch (12-2) took care of Dickinson College (Pa.) 8-0 in […]
FORT MYERS, FLA.—The Central College baseball team scored two wins at the Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic Friday, blanking Lawrence University (Wis.) 12-0 before capturing a 6-3 victory over Lasell College (Mass.). Junior Dirk Lindaman (Ankeny) tossed a four-hitter in the opener, striking out two in 6.1 innings. Bret Bell (senior, Jewell, South Hamilton HS) came […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Boswell (IA-3) has joined a bipartisan effort to urge the President and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk to bring a World Trade Organization (WTO) case against China’s export restraints on rare earths, which are critical to advanced manufacturing because they are used in many American-made products. Earlier this week, Ambassador Kirk […]
Meet Author Shirley Curtis Tuesday, March 20, 5-7pm and Saturday, March 24, Noon-2pm To Ride the Sky Calling all horse lovers who enjoy a great story and entertaining read! Come meet Iowan Shirley Curtis who has written To Ride the Sky, all about the wonder and joys of owning one of these noble animals. Or […]
LITCHFIELD PARK, ARIZ.—Senior Sarah Paulson (Ottumwa) led Central College to fourth place in a competitive field at the women’s golf spring season opener in Litchfield Park, Ariz. Wednesday. Paulson shot 81, finishing tied for ninth. Division II Grand Canyon University captured the team title with a score of 299 while its B team claimed runner-up […]
TUCSON, ARIZ.—Shortstop Annie Sarcone (sophomore, Des Moines, Dowling Catholic HS) and first baseman Kyrie Hale (senior, Lee’s Summit, Mo., West HS) each knocked in five runs as the No. 9-ranked Central College softball team rebounded from a disappointing loss by hammering Denison University (Ohio) 12-2 and Lakeland College (Wis.) 12-1 in a pair of five-inning […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Branstad this afternoon filed a motion with the Iowa Supreme Court to temporarily stay their decision and thus prevent layoffs of all Workforce Development employees and to continue the delivery of critical workforce services to Iowa’s workers and the unemployed. Today’s Iowa Supreme decision in Homan vs. Branstad has struck down […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa 3-19-2012 – Tom Rielly of Oskaloosa is the newest Member of MIAA. The appointment was announced jointly by Tom Rielly, owner of Rielly Insurance and Financial Services, and Michael M. Meacham, CEO of MIAA. By joining MIAA, Tom Rielly will have access to additional markets, training, consultation services, and enhanced cross selling capabilities. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Spring time brings yard sales and other similar activities. For a group of teens, it was an opportunity to raise money for the Oskaloosa Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board. The sale ran from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the basement of the Oskaloosa Public Library. Money raised helps to fund teen […]
