
PELLA—Central College hung on to a spot in the NFCA Division III softball top 25 after a pair of doubleheader splits last week. The Dutch (14-6) slipped from No. 15 to a tie for No. 23 after ending a 17-day layoff by splitting a non-conference twinbill with Grinnell College Wednesday and an Iowa Conference doubleheader […]
Apr 5 2018 | Posted in
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GRINNELL, Iowa – Grinnell College’s Kayla Morrissey ’18 received national recognition after a huge week for the Grinnell College softball team. Morrissey, a third baseman from Burr Ridge, Ill. (Lyons Township North), was named in the “Top Performances” list released by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) in conjunction with the national Louisville Slugger/NFCA Players […]
Apr 5 2018 | Posted in
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Ben Zugg May 1, 1947 – April 3, 2018 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 70 Ben Zugg, 70, of Oskaloosa, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at the Northern Mahaska Nursing and Rehab Center in Oskaloosa. Benjamin Allen Zugg was born May 1, 1947, in Burlington, Iowa to Arthur Ray and Lela (Werner) Zugg. As a […]
Apr 4 2018 | Posted in
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Sigourney, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst held a town hall meeting at the Sigourney Community Center on Tuesday. Ernst started off the question and answer session thanking the approximately 50 individuals for attending, considering the cold and rainy conditions. Jerry Henderson from West Liberty Iowa asked about the Farm Bill negotiations. Ernst said that […]

GRINNELL, Iowa – Grinnell College’s Agne Lukoseviciute ’21 began her collegiate outdoor track and field career in impressive fashion, collecting the Midwest Conference Field Event Performer of the Week honor. Lukoseviciute, from Darien, Ill. (Hinsdale South), had a strong performance at the highly-competitive Emory Classic in Atlanta, including a MWC-leading effort in the discus. She […]
Apr 4 2018 | Posted in
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PELLA — Four Central College athletes across three sports garnered Iowa Conference Performer of the Week honors after their efforts over the past weekend. The men’s tennis double pairing of Garret Taylor (senior, Creston) and William Isiminger (freshman, North Aurora, Ill., West Aurora HS) shared the men’s tennis performer of the week title. Track and […]
Apr 4 2018 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, IA — Sing current and classic pop, Broadway, and Disney with friends while learning the fundamentals of singing! Build your confidence and enjoyment of music with group lessons at the George Daily Music Studio starting April 7th. Group lessons are every Saturday between April 7 and May 19. 3rd – 6th graders will meet […]
Apr 4 2018 | Posted in
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PELLA — Central College is helping recognize “Division III Week” April 2-8. The annual recognition is part of the NCAA Division III identity initiative which seeks to raise the public profile of Division III institutions as places where student-athletes can “follow your passions and develop your potential.” Charity drive—To commemorate the week, for the third […]
Apr 4 2018 | Posted in
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(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – William Penn’s Digital Communication program is teaming up with FACE (Fine Arts and Cultural Events) and the United Way of Mahaska County to present the 5th annual Chalk the Walk fundraiser. This event will be held on the Oskaloosa downtown square on Saturday, April 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This […]
Apr 4 2018 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met on Monday night where the next step in rehabilitating the downtown facades was discussed. The first step by the council to was to set the boundaries of the blighted area. Those areas designated as lots 2,5,6,7, and 8 of the original plat block 20 as a blighted […]
Apr 3 2018 | Posted in
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