PELLA — Three Central College athletes have been named Iowa Conference performers of the week. Seth Harris (senior, Waverly, Neb.) was named the men’s tennis player of the week, Annie Sarcone (sophomore, Des Moines, Dowling Catholic HS) was cited as the softball position player of the week and Kyle Wood (senior, Newton) was the men’s […]
Lacey Recreation Complex’s 5-plex saw lots of action over Easter break when eight USSSA teams scrimmaged double headers on four of the five fields. In one exciting moment, 10 year old Charlie Bandstra of the Oskaloosa 12U team, Lighting, made a hit that split his bat into two pieces. Lighting lost their first game but […]
Anna Bridges, 80, of Oskaloosa, died of a pulmonary embolism Monday, April 9, 2012, at Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa. She was born November 23, 1931, at Ottumwa, the daughter of Leo Scott and Eva Frances Burke Smith. She graduated from the Chariton High School with the class of 1950. On September 6, 1957, […]
PELLA — With offense suddenly in short supply, the Central College softball team combined two big hits, aggressive baserunning and a squeeze bunt for a 3-2 walk-off victory to complete a sweep of the University of Dubuque Monday. After cruising to an 8-0, six-inning win in the opener, it seemed fortunes turned and all signs […]
(Des Moines) On Monday, April 9, the Iowa Senate approved bold, comprehensive education reform. Senate File 2284 would raise academic standards, help educators improve, and use innovation to increase student achievement. “Iowa must continue to be home to world class local schools. That’s part of building a competitive, growing state economy with good jobs at […]
High school seniors living in Mahaska County and attending any high school are eligible to apply for an Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group Scholarship. Pick up an application from your school counselor or from the Oskaloosa Area Chamber office. Scholarships will be offered in the amounts of $500 and up, and are sponsored by […]
Saturday, April 14 10:30 AM Book Vault Kitchen Wini Moranville Meet Des Moines Register Food & Wine Writer and Editor as well as Relish Magazine columnist, Wini Moranville as she stops in at Book Vault to prepare wonderful French foods with Ruthi. Ms. Moranville has a new cookbook, The Bonne Femme Cookbook, in which she […]
Summer homeownership contest aims to spur awareness of homeownership benefits, resources (DES MOINES) – The Branstad/Reynolds Administration today announced an innovative summer social media contest presented by the Iowa Finance Authority and the Iowa Association of Realtors®. “The Meaning of Homeownership” contest asks all Iowa mortgage lenders and Realtors® to ask their clients for their […]
PELLA — Central College is helping recognize “Division III Week” April 9-15. The celebration is part of the NCAA Division III identity initiative which seeks to raise the public profile of Division III institutions as places where student-athletes can “follow your passions and develop your potential.” Central’s Division III ties are vast. Retired Central president […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Construction on Mahaska Health Partnership’s 52,000 square foot addition is well underway. The crews are currently working on structural steel and the building is really taking shape. By the end of April, MHP officials expect the pouring of concrete for internal floors to begin. Once complete, the new wing will house Surgical […]
