WAVERLY—Forward Erin Manion (junior, Delafield, Wis., Kettle Moraine HS) scored twice and for the first time since 2006, the Central College women’s soccer team came away from Waverly a winner Saturday with a 2-1 decision over Wartburg College. Central (8-2-1 overall, 2-0 American Rivers Conference) had to weather a late Wartburg onslaught. “It was a […]
GRINNELL—Already surpassing its 2018 season win total, the Central College volleyball team swept a pair of non-conference matches Saturday. The Dutch also climbed above the .500 mark at 10-8 in toppling Ripon College (Wis.) 25-21, 25-19, 25-23 and host Grinnell College 25-22, 25-16, 25-21. “We’re slowly getting there, which is exciting,” coach Jeanne Czipri said. […]
PELLA—There was lightning in the skies and on the field as the Central College football team capitalized on quick strikes for a 62-20 homecoming romp past Buena Vista University Saturday. Sophomore quarterback Blaine Hawkins (Ankeny) was a laser-like 16-of-17 for 206 yards and four touchdowns, setting a new school completion percentage record. His .941 effort […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Mahaska County has been working for over a year to bring mentors and young people together, all in an effort to improve the lives of everyone involved. On Sunday, September 23, Big Brothers and Big Sisters held an event at Debbie’s Celebration Barn that was […]
by Coach Gladys Genskow Overall for the night, we did some good things. We played against some good teams and were competitive with those teams is some aspects. We passed the ball well tonight. Playing 6th ranked Pella was a good experience even though the scoreboard doesn’t reflect that. It was good to play that […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa—William Penn University has penned a new dual-program partnership with Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. Students pursuing their degree in Biology at William Penn University will have the opportunity to receive their Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Doctor of Chiropractic degree in less time. “This partnership with Palmer Chiropractic College offers our […]
Farmers should keep grain impacted by flood waters separate, follow FDA guidelines DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is again reminding farmers that grain impacted by river flooding may be considered adulterated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Grain that has been determined to be adulterated cannot be used […]
Dennis Hasselman August 23, 1952 – September 27, 2018 Ottumwa, Iowa | Age 66 Dennis Hasselman, 66, of rural Ottumwa, died Thursday, September 27, 2018, at the Sigourney Health Center in Sigourney. He was born August 23, 1952, in Oskaloosa, the son of Homer and Doretha DeBruin Hasselman. Dennis attended Prine Country School through 6th […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Sitting mostly neglected, with one of its three structures gutted by fire, the buildings now known as Trolley Place were part of a project that took millions of dollars to complete, preserving another part of Oskaloosa’s downtown from the wrecking ball. The three buildings that make up Trolley Place are the Fitch, […]
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that the Mahaska County Hospital will receive a $26,400 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Impact Initiatives program. The Mahaska County Hospital will use these funds to purchase a new telemetry (heart rhythm display) machine. “Residents of rural communities, such as those in Mahaska […]
