by Wade Steinlage Cedar Rapids–The Statesmen softball team bounced back after a tough game one of Thursday’s doubleheader to grab game two and settle for a split of its Heart of America Athletic Conference showdown against Mount Mercy. WPU (8-12, 2-2 Heart) dropped the opener 9-0, but claimed the second game 2-1. Chyanne Koko (Sr., […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – The Mahaska Health Partnership Hospital Auxiliary recently donated an infant-fetal heart monitor and vital sign machine to MHP for use in the Birthing Center and Inpatient Services. Each monitor donated cost more than $3,000. According to Birthing Center Director Heather Cook, the new infant-fetal heart monitor provides the Birthing Center with more […]
by Guy Vander Linden Governor’s Tax Reform – Sales Tax Base Expansions This week’s article will focus on the sales tax expansion efforts contained in the Governor’s Tax Reform Plan. (House Study Bill 671). The following provisions would expand Iowa’s sales tax base by more than $100 million when in place for a full fiscal […]
by Wade Steinlage Lamoni–The Statesmen softball team rallied with late-inning runs in the nightcap to secure a split of its Heart of America Athletic Conference-opening doubleheader against Graceland Wednesday. WPU (7-11, 1-1 Heart) dropped the opener 2-0, but claimed the second game 5-3. Katie Springer (Jr., Riverside, Iowa, Undecided) tossed a strong game to start […]
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA—Central College associate head coach Jim Fuller has been tabbed the Division III national men’s assistant coach of the year for the indoor track and field season by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Qualifying two athletes into the heptathlon under Fuller’s tutelage, Central finished in a tie for […]
PELLA—After returning from Arizona riding an eight-game win streak, the Central College softball team climbed four spots to a tie for 17th in the NFCA Division III Top 25 coaches’ poll. The Dutch (12-4) share 17th with Kean College (N.J.). Defending champion Virginia Wesleyan, winner of the NFCA Division III Leadoff Classic in Tucson March […]
Bob Frederick Sinnif October 9, 1933 – March 14, 2018 Ottumwa (Eddyville), Iowa | Age 84 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Bob Frederick Sinnif, age 84, of Ottumwa formerly of Eddyville, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at Vista Woods Care Center in Ottumwa, Iowa. Bob F. Sinnif was born on […]
Bonnie Louise Amber August 25, 1947 – March 14, 2018 Ottumwa, Iowa | Age 70 Bonnie Louise Amber, 70, of Ottumwa, died Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at the Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa. She was born Monday, August 25, 1947, in Oskaloosa, the daughter of Earl Henry and Fern Luella Stigers Roberts. Bonnie worked […]
Donald Dick Dusenbery September 14, 1928 – March 13, 2018 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 89 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Dick Dusenbery, 89, of Oskaloosa passed away March 13, 2018, under hospice care at the Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa. Donald Dick Dusenbery, son of Harry A. and Philippine Brecht Dusenbery, was […]
Connie Sue Lemke November 21, 1947 – March 13, 2018 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 70 Connie Lemke, 70 of Oskaloosa and formerly of Marshalltown, passed away Tuesday morning, March 13, 2018 at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Connie Sue Lemke, the daughter of Walter and Joyce (Broyles) Lemke, was born on November […]
