NORTHFIELD, MINN. — The learning curve for a young Central College women’s basketball team was anticipated, yet it’s nonetheless painful as a double-digit lead melted away in the second half for the second straight day Saturday. Up 50-36 with 4:48 left in the third period, the Dutch (1-4) faltered down the stretch in a 64-62 […]
Running Back Jordan Canzeri rushed for 140 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 28-20 in a week 13 Big Ten matchup at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). Quarterback C.J. Beathard went 9 of 16 for 97 yards and a touchdown. George Kittle was Iowa’s leading receiver catching two passes for […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Thanksgiving is a time for getting together with those we care about most. For some folks, the job doesn’t end just because it’s a holiday. Emergency dispatchers were at their post, answering calls from those that were having some of the worst moments of their lives. Firefighters stood by, in the event […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team had incredible starts in both halves as it ran away from Oak Hills Christian (Minn.) 124-57 in non-conference play Friday. Seven players reached double figures and William Penn (7-1) ran its winning streak to seven games. The victory marks the third time this season that the navy and gold […]
NORTHFIELD, MINN. — Freshman forward Claire Marburger (Perry, Iowa) continued her torrid start with 21 points, but the young Central College women’s basketball squad saw a first-half lead slip away in a 57-47 loss at St. Olaf (Minn.) Friday. Central led 22-10 with 2:22 remaining in the second quarter and took a 26-18 lead into […]
LINCOLN, NEB. — Scoring was plentiful Friday night in the Central College men’s basketball 122-93 victory over Greenville (Ill.), as the Dutch put six players in double figures. In a fast-paced contest, the Dutch (4-0) were the first team to hold Greenville (1-4) under 100 points this season. “Our defensive game plan was great,” coach […]
Ruth Jean Smith January 16, 1951 – November 24, 2015 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 64 Ruth Jean Smith was released from her earthly body to join her mother and stepfather in Heaven on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Ruth Jean was born on January 16, 1961 to Dorothy (Asher) and Robert Smith in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Ruth […]
The 7th grade girl’s were in action again last night. The A team fought hard against rival Pella, but lost a close game that ended with a missed 3 pointer that would have sent the game into overtime 28-25. They learned from there last game, and had a better performance. Their record now is 1-1 […]
Joyce Elaine McMullen July 7, 1940 – November 24, 2015 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 75 Joyce McMullen, 75, of Oskaloosa passed away Tuesday morning, November 24, 2015, at the MHP Hospice Services Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Joyce Elaine McMullen, daughter of Everett Owen and Rachel Corene (Dickerson) Silvers, was born July 7, 1940, at the […]
Oskaloosa–Paced by six individuals on the first team, the Statesmen football program was rewarded handsomely as the 2015 all-Heart of America Athletic Conference North Division teams were announced Wednesday. A total of 15 members of the navy and gold were honored, including six on the first team, six on the second squad, and three on […]
