by CRI Oskaloosa, Iowa – Iowa lawmakers are moving forward with priority bills now that “funnel week” is past. That’s one topic covered in this week’s “Eggs and Issues” political forum. The forum is held at Smokey Row in Oskaloosa every two weeks during Iowa’s legislative session. It’s a way for local lawmakers to keep […]
The District Court Judges from Judicial Sub-District 8A conducted interviews on March 7, 2013 with candidates for the District Associate Judge vacancy which was created when Judge Randy DeGeest was appointed to serve as District Court Judge. The District Court Judges unanimously selected Rose Anne Mefford, of Cedar, as the next District Associate Judge for […]
Velma E. Padgett July 6, 1921 – March 9, 2013 Loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother Velma Padgett, 91, of Albia and formerly of Oskaloosa passed away Saturday morning, March 9, 2013, at the Oakwood Nursing and Rehab Center in Albia, Iowa. Velma Elizabeth Padgett, the daughter of Lloyd and Nellie Lockard Walker, was born, July […]
March 7, 2013 Laurie Fiscella submitted her resignation on Tuesday night to Superintendent Russ Reiter effective June 1, 2013. Ms. Fiscella felt it was difficult to fulfill the responsibilities and the demands of the Board due to family commitments and her new career. The Board of Education will begin looking to replace Ms Fiscella’s position […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Southern Iowa Fairgrounds is gearing up for another busy season. The Speedway will begin racing on April 3rd with the 2nd Annual Frostbuster. This will be the second year with IMCA Racing at the speedway. Last year the car count was up and they are looking forward to another exciting season. […]
COLUMBUS, GA.— It was a day of frustration for the Central College softball team at the NFCA Division III Leadoff Classic. Piedmont College (Ga.) pushed its record to 10-1 by holding off the Dutch 2-1 Saturday morning. Then Cortland State (N.Y.) took advantage of some Central miscues, then stifled a frantic Dutch rally for a […]
FORT MYERS, FLA.— First baseman Seth Carson (senior, Woodridge, Ill., Downers Grove South HS) twice scored the game-winning run as Central College rallied for 15-11 (8 inn.) and 4-2 comeback wins in a baseball sweep against Newbury College (Mass.) Saturday. The Dutch (4-0) erupted for two five-run innings in the opener but saw two leads […]
FORT MEYERS, FLA.—Racking up four runs in the first inning, the Central College baseball team cruised to a 6-5 win over Heidelberg (Ohio) Friday. The Dutch (2-0 overall) rapped out 10 hits, including two by shortstop Robbie Rushing (junior, West Des Moines, Valley HS) and first baseman Seth Carson (senior, Woodridge, Ill., Downers Grove South […]
COLUMBUS, GA.— It only took one inning for the Central College softball team to turn what was shaping up to be a miserable opening day into a respectable split against two ranked opponents in the NFCA Division III Leadoff Classic Friday. The No. 10-rated Dutch (1-1) allowed an unearned tally in the ninth inning and […]
Government is properly committed to assuring that all children receive a minimum education. It currently does so by setting up and running schools, assigning students to a school district, and funding education for those who attend the government schools. Students either go to their designated schools or else they do not benefit from the government […]
