Remember: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving St. Patrick’s Day has become one of the nation’s biggest times to celebrate and party. But unfortunately, too many people are taking to the roads after drinking alcohol. With the excitement of St. Patrick’s Day festivities, partygoers can find themselves “buzzed” after having a drink or two—and without a […]
It is with heavy hearts that the Mahaska Health Partnership Board of Trustees announces the closing of the Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatry (IGP) Department, effective March 31. IGP, formally called Vision Quest, opened in 2003 as an eight-bed unit specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of complex mental health problems in senior adults. According to MHP […]
PELLA — Another monster season for Central College women’s basketball forward Claire Marburger (sophomore, Perry) resulted in a spot on the D3hoops.com All-West Region first team Monday. Marburger led the team in scoring (20.1 ppg) and rebounding (8.5 rpg) as she racked up seven double-doubles, including four in Iowa Conference action. She was named conference […]
PELLA — After being on the third team for two years, Central College men’s basketball forward Colby Taylor (senior, Creston) landed on the D3hoops.com All-West Region first team Monday. The Iowa Conference leader in scoring (21.0 ppg) and rebounds (7.8 rpg), Taylor guided the Dutch through an injury-riddled 16-12 campaign. The school’s all-time leading scorer […]
PELLA — Four Central College wrestlers were recognized as Scholar All-Americans by the National Wrestling Coaches Association for the third year in a row. A.J. McBroom (senior, Runnells, Iowa/Southeast Polk HS), Zach Moss (senior, Winterset), C.J. Pestano (junior, Torrance, Calif.) and Matt Seabold (senior, Burlington) received the honors, matching the school record set in 2015 […]
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is the winner of the National State Boards of Education Award for Outstanding Leadership in Voter Education. Pate was rewarded for his efforts in conducting two statewide Iowa Youth Straw Polls and the Iowa Youth Caucus, which included hundreds of schools and tens of thousands of […]
Fayette, Mo.–Two unfortunate innings marred an otherwise strong day for the Statesmen baseball team as it was swept by Central Methodist to open Heart of America Athletic Conference action Sunday. WPU (10-7, 0-2 Heart) lost by scores of 4-3 and 18-3. The team will look to bounce back immediately as it travels to Marshall, Mo. […]
Addison, Ill.–The William Penn women’s bowling team could not overcome a tough start, but still had a strong showing as it ended the season at the Intercollegiate Team Sectionals Saturday and Sunday. WPU placed sixth out of 17 teams with 11,824 pins in 64 Baker games. Wisconsin-Whitewater entered as the second-highest ranked team in the […]
Addison, Ill.–For the second time in school history, the Statesmen men’s bowling team will be fighting for a national crown after finishing high at the Intercollegiate Team Sectionals Saturday and Sunday. WPU entered as the fourth-highest ranked program in the field and held its seeding by placing fourth out of 23 teams with 12,817 pins. […]
TUCSON, ARIZ.—This time the Central College softball team responded. Saturday the Dutch failed to come back after surrendering an early lead in a disappointing 3-2 loss to Suffolk (Mass.) in the season opener. But Sunday, after Central saw an early 5-2 lead transformed into a sudden 11-5 deficit the Dutch staged a dramatic rally for […]
