PELLA—Mind-blowing overtime victories, take two. Two weeks after seeing a 35-point second-half lead evaporate, only to power home a 2-point conversion in overtime to score a 57-56 upset of previously unbeaten Wartburg College, Central College pulled off its own comeback theatrics Saturday in first-round NCAA Division III football playoff action. The Dutch roared back from […]
MANKATO, MINN.—It was among the most torrid shooting nights for the Central College women’s basketball team in recent memory, but coach Joe Steinkamp wanted to talk about the defense after an 81-54 rout of previously unbeaten Bethany Lutheran College (Minn.) Friday night. Central limited the Vikings (4-1) to an icy 18.8% shooting from the field. […]
In 2011, the Oskaloosa Rotary Club began a project to enhance the good work of the Mahaska County Recreation Foundation. The goal was to create an attractive Trailhead Shelter at the west Gateway into Oskaloosa. The Nazarene Church donated land for the site, Carl Drost spent countless hours clearing trees, grading and preparing the site […]
Crop Advantage Programs to be held in 14 locations across Iowa AMES, Iowa – The 2020 Crop Advantage meetings will give producers a solid foundation of current research-based crop production information to help make smart, informed decisions for their farming operation. The meetings are an opportunity for farmers and crop advisers to hear current research […]
Henry “Hank” Norton January 25, 1951 – November 21, 2019 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 68 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Henry “Hank” Norton, 68, of Oskaloosa passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019, at the Mahaska Health Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Henry “Hank” Louis Norton, son of Woodrow Trent and Lucille Louise […]
Dane Baldock November 21, 2019 – November 21, 2019 Rose Hill, Iowa | Newborn Dane Baldock, precious baby boy of Shannon and Amber (Goodman) Baldock, was born into the arms of angels on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Mahaska Health Partnership Hospital in Oskaloosa. Although Dane never spent any time with us on earth, he […]
Olathe, Kan.–The Statesmen women’s basketball team was unable to overcome rough performances from its two top returning players as it fell 68-48 to #14 MidAmerica Nazarene in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Wednesday. #25 WPU (3-2, 1-1 Heart) received just two combined points from returning all-Heart performers Kate Ylitalo (Sr., Maple Plain, Minn., Biology) […]
Olathe, Kan.—William Penn headed south to take on MidAmerica Nazarene in its first Heart of America Athletic Conference road test. It was a thrilling, classic showdown between the two squad but unfortunately the #4 ranked Statesmen (6-1, 1-1 Heart) fell short to the Pioneers (3-2, 1-1 Heart) by the score of 99-94. The game featured […]
CEDAR RAPIDS — Facing its toughest dual opponent yet, the Central College wrestling team fell to No. 8 Coe College 29-12 Thursday night. The Dutch (5-1, 0-1 American Rivers Conference) lost to the Kohawks (1-0, 1-0 conference in their first dual of the season. Central won four of 10 bouts, but all four were just […]
Delwyn “Del” E. Johnson December 4, 1939 – November 20, 2019 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 79 Del Johnson, 79, passed away November 20, 2019, after a battle with cancer. Del was a man of deep faith in Jesus and rich love for people, especially his family. Delwyn “Del” Eugene Johnson was born on December 4, […]
