Oskaloosa, Iowa – Creating a space downtown for people to meet and gather. That concept involves transforming the alley directly west of the Chief Mahaska statue, or next to Smokey Row Coffee and Bridal Dreams, into an intimate gathering space that would allow downtown users and visitors a place to sit. The space is being […]
AUBURNDALE, FLA.— Dylan Diveney (sophomore, Marshalltown) sizzled on the mound in game one as the Central College baseball team split on opening day against Rhode Island College, winning the opener 2-1 and dropping the nightcap 4-3 in extra innings. Diveney, the 2015 Iowa Conference Pitcher of the Year was superb on the mound for the […]
KISSIMMEE, FLA.— Pitching and defense need to excel for the Central College softball team to be successful after graduating some big bats, and early results are encouraging, coach George Wares said after another Florida sweep Sunday. The Dutch subdued Bluffton University (Ohio) 2-1 and Muskingum University (Ohio) 7-1. Three Central pitchers combined to scatter eight […]
Floor debate occupied much of our time this week in the Iowa Senate. On Wednesday we spent significant time discussing the need for legislative oversight in regard to Medicaid Modernization. I voted for an amendment that would provide legislative oversight of the Medicaid Modernization, but could not support the final version of the bill because […]
OSKALOOSA – The Mahaska County YMCA is hosting a “Community Appreciation Day” at the YMCA on March 18. This is an opportunity for Mahaska County residents to take advantage of programming, swimming, weight rooms, and a variety of classes completely free of charge. “There’s a lot to see and a lot to do,” said Executive […]
The Oskaloosa Elementary will be hosting a Family Health Night on Thursday, March 10th from 5:30 to 7:30pm. This year the event is being held in coordination with parent-teacher conferences. The event will be held in the gym at OES. Some of the information that is being offered will include Dr. O’Brien discussing the effects […]
William Penn University will welcome Lon Fendall on Tuesday, March 15 as the 2016 Beane Lecture Series guest speaker. Fendall will be giving two lectures, both of which will be open to the public. His first lecture will be held at 11:15 am. in the Chief Mahaska Room in the Dana Atkins Memorial Union. It […]
Jack Ingle July 23, 1954 – March 5, 2016 Ollie, Iowa | Age 61 Jackie Ingle, 61, of rural Ollie, died Saturday, March 5, 2016, at his home. He was born July 23, 1954, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Leland “Dale” and Evelyn Ruth Shipley Ingle. Jack graduated from Pekin High School with the […]
Johnson City, Tenn.–Derek Seddon (Jr., Knoxville, Iowa, Physical Education) had the chips stacked against him and was coming off a near award-winning effort the day before, but he finished the deal Saturday to highlight William Penn’s showing at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships. Seddon opened the Championships by placing 10th in Friday’s […]
KISSIMMEE, FLA.—Making a noisy arrival at the Rebel Spring Games, the No. 20 Central College softball team rolled up a pair of lopsided wins Saturday, roaring past Westminster (Pa.) 8-0 (6 inn.) and Mitchell (Conn.) 22-1 (5 inn.). Three Dutch pitchers combined to throw 11 innings without yielding an earned run. Junior transfer Karly Olson […]
