Oskaloosa, Iowa – The first of the month brought about the hearing for the Mahaska County Budget, and with it some questions about ongoing support for RUSS in this years budget. Randy Pleima approached the board and questioned the need for supporting the organization when, according to Pleima, Mahaska County is already served by his organization, […]
OSKALOOSA – Decisions Iowa legislators make in the coming years will play a vital role in shaping our children’s and grandchildren’s future, State Senate candidate and Mahaska County Supervisor Ken Rozenboom said. “For our children and grandchildren to have a brighter future, we must offer them the best education of any state in our great […]
For our students to do their best, they need a great start in school. That’s especially important in the early grades, when kids are learning to read. That’s when one-on-one time with teachers can make a big difference in a student’s life. To ensure students get the attention they need, the Senate voted to prevent […]
Des Moines–As a freshman, Eric Burgey (So., Easton, Pa., Easton HS) loathed every moment of watching last year’s championship night and vowed he would be on the mat and not in the seats this season. He made that goal a reality and became the fourth national champion in school history at the NAIA Wrestling National […]
Des Moines–Eric Burgey (So., Easton, Pa., Easton HS) continued his march on history as he advanced to the 149-pound finals of the NAIA Wrestling National Championships Friday. The sophomore was not alone as fellow 149-pounder Carey Cloud (Fr., Havelock, N.C., Tucker HS) also made huge waves and will also receive All-America accolades Saturday. First and […]
Geneva, Ohio–Friday marked the end of the 2011-2012 indoor track and field season for William Penn, but its top representatives did not depart without a roar at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships. A day after the women’s 4×4 team broke its own school record, male sprinter Gabriel Green (Jr., Anniston, Anniston HS) […]
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — An inbound snowstorm couldn’t cool the Central College baseball team’s hot bats Sunday as the Dutch offense was firing on all cylinders in a 15-4 rout of Robert-Morris Springfield (Ill.). Despite frigid temperatures and snow on the horizon, the offensive firepower took over late for the Dutch. Down 3-2 to start the […]
JACKSONVILLE, ILL.—Pitcher Joel Pulliam (Des Moines, Lincoln HS) was in mid-season form with 12 strikeouts in six innings as the Central College baseball team endured icy conditions in a season-opening split with Knox College (Ill.) Saturday. The Dutch won the opener 10-2 but stumbled 6-4 in the nightcap. Central jumped on top in the opener, […]
NAPERVILLE, ILL.—The Central College men’s and women’s track and field squads came away with several strong marks in their last attempt to qualify for the Division III indoor championships Saturday. Perhaps the biggest statement came from Kyle Wood (senior, Newton) in the 400 meters. The two-time indoor Iowa Conference champion in the event came up […]
OSKALOOSA – If you are having trouble sleeping or don’t feel rested, plan to stop by the Mahaska Health Partnership Sleep Awareness Open House to learn more about getting a better night’s sleep. This free open house will be held Wednesday, March 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Specialty Services Lobby (entrance #4). […]
