PELLA — There was no final-game comeback, but it was nonetheless a ride to remember for the Central College softball team. The No. 5 Dutch (36-10) saw their season end in the NCAA Division III regional with a 2-0 loss to No. 19 Coe College Saturday. Central made a living off of stirring finishes in […]
DUBUQUE—The Central College men’s and women’s track and field squads shattered four school records in a banner day at the Iowa Conference outdoor championships Friday. Morgan Darrow (senior, Newell, Storm Lake HS) led the charge for the Dutch. Darrow won the shot put competition for the second consecutive year en route to a new school […]
CEDAR RAPIDS—A bases-clearing two-out double pushed Luther College to a 7-6 victory and eliminated the top-seeded Central College baseball team from the Iowa Conference tournament Friday evening. Central (29-11) saw a five-run lead disappear as the Luther offense came to life. The Dutch were clinging to a 6-4 advantage in the top of the eighth […]
PELLA — After an opening-game stumble, the Central College softball team hopes it regained its footing at the NCAA Division III Pella, Iowa Regional Friday. Fifth-seeded Wis.-River Falls (31-13) dominated the Dutch 6-0, forcing Central (36-9) to come back in an elimination game in which it ousted the College of St. Scholastica (Minn.), 10-2. That […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Friday May 18, 2012 Bobzilla’s Bike Shop and the Mahaska Wellness Coalition (MWC) invites the community to join together and ride a bicycle to work. Bike to Work Day is a free event for both new and experienced bicycle commuters. Bikers for the day can register by sending an email stating […]
Oskaloosa–A trio of first-team selections paced William Penn as the all-Midwest Collegiate Conference baseball teams were announced today. First baseman Randall Packard (Sr., Forestville, Calif., Cal State-Monterey), starting pitcher Jorge Quezada (Jr., San Ysidro, Calif., Castle Park HS), and relief pitcher Brad McGuire (Jr., Covina, Calif., Citrus CC) were all named to the league’s first […]
Manchester, IOWA — This afternoon at 2:23 PM the Manchester Police Department responded to a 911 call from 109 Deann Drive in Manchester. Upon arrival at the scene officers found two deceased individuals in the residence. Law enforcement is seeking a person of interest in this case and are asking for the public’s assistance in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Security was tight as the visiting head of state, Rwandan President Paul Kagame was on hand to deliver the 2012 commencement address at William Penn University. Students of William Penn started gathering just before noon in the gymnasium, and the college of working adults gathered in the upstairs gym. Students talked amongst […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s a growing trend that continues to gain in popularity. Every year, shoppers search out those locally grown fruits and vegetables. Also available are freshly baked goods along with such things as jellies and jams. This Tuesday, May 15th, the Oskaloosa Farmers Market will open, once again, for another year of tasty […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The American Legion Junior Auxiliary Unit #34 was recognized by Oskaloosa Mayor Dave Krutzfelt Friday afternoon as they prepare to help raise funds in support of Veterans. The group will be distributing poppies from 9 a.m. until noon at the local Hy-Vee, Fareway and Wal-Mart stores on Saturday, May 19th. “In Flanders […]
