GRINNELL, Iowa – For the second time in the past decade, the Grinnell College football team has boasted the NCAA Division III national tackle leader. Ryan Slager ’19, a 6-0, 222-pound linebacker from Orland Park, Ill. (Amos Alonzo Stagg), finished atop D-III with 154 total tackles. That figure is the 15th-highest ever at the D-III […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Being a parent of a young child can be stressful. MHP Pediatrician Dr. John O’Brien educates on some of the common concerns of parents and how to keep your child healthy and happy. “Being a parent brings on a whole new world of responsibilities and worries,” Dr. O’Brien shared. “I often get […]
PELLA — The Central College women’s soccer team was awarded the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Gold Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award. The Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award is given to NSCAA members at four different levels. Gold level honors are the second-tier, behind only Platinum recipients. The Dutch women were one of 101 […]
United States Congressman Dave Loebsack visited Pella’s Christian Opportunity Center on Wednesday for a guided tour of the facilities and a discussion of issues. Congressman Loebsack previously visited COC in October of 2014. COC Program Manager Christian Ray and Associate Manager Shalee Vandeboe provided a guided tour of COC’s Facility-Based Employment program. Congressman Loebsack discussed […]
Iowa Ag Secretary also notes economic challenges, progress on water quality, expanded renewable fuel retail options DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today highlighted some of the top ag issues in Iowa in 2016. “Iowa farmers saw record production for both corn and soybeans again in 2016, however low prices are making […]
Dorothy Beatrice Lanphier October 15, 1926 – December 22, 2016 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 90 Dorothy Lanphier, 90, of Oskaloosa died Thursday evening, December 22, 2016, at the Oskaloosa Care Center. Dorothy Beatrice Lanphier was born in Iowa County, Iowa, October 15, 1926, daughter of Alfert L. and Violet F. Moore Bunnell. She was the […]
by Allison McGuire ‘Twas three days before Christmas, and though I did need to finish shopping for a few notoriously hard-to-buy-for family members, I was searching for something even more elusive: the Christmas spirit. Like many others, 2016 has left me emotionally drained, and so far, not even steamed eggnog has moved me to fa-la-la-la-la’ing. […]
by Doug DeKock Oskaloosa, Iowa – Some teams live by the three-point shot, and die by the three-point shot. On Tuesday night, Newton was plenty alive, as they scored 27 points on nine three-pointers, as they defeated Oskaloosa, 70-57, in Little Hawkeye Conference basketball. The first quarter saw Newton on fire, as senior, Trey Vanderlaan, […]
by Doug DeKock Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa girl’s basketball team fell into a hole early against Newton trailing 12-4 after one quarter. The Indians committed 10 turnovers which helped the Cardinals build the lead. The Indians cleaned up their play in the 2nd quarter outscoring Newton 16-14 in the quarter but more importantly only […]
