By Annika Wall IowaWatch Steve Cook walked into the locker room. The 24-year veteran head baseball coach for Coe College in Cedar Rapids sensed the tension in the air. He was about to tell his athletes their season was cancelled. “Over 24 years, you’re always going to have a meeting at the end of the […]
PELLA, IA (05/06/2020) A Central College student has received the highly competitive Udall Scholarship, which recognizes college sophomores and juniors who have demonstrated a commitment to pursuing careers related to the environment, leadership, public service and issues related to Native American nations. Elizabeth Sheldon, a member of the Class of 2021, is the first Central […]
As part of the U.S. Army’s ongoing operational requirements, several Iowa National Guard units will deploy overseas in the coming months. Approximately 330 Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 194th Field Artillery, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, will deploy in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Central Command is […]
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency. The proclamation permits dental services to resume in compliance with guidelines adopted by the Iowa Dental Board, permits some additional businesses and establishments to reopen throughout Iowa in a limited fashion with appropriate public health measures in place, and […]
by Jamie Brockman Oskaloosa News has learned that Oskaloosa Boys Basketball Coach Ryan Parker has resigned his coaching position at the school, citing health and family as the reason for his resignation. Parker informed the team on Wednesday that he would not be returning as Coach, but will continue his duties as Activities Director at […]
DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 293 additional positive cases for a total of 10,404 positive cases. There have been an additional 2,309 negative tests for a total of 52,767 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. […]
William “Bill” D. Sinclair February 20, 1960 – May 5, 2020 Albia, Iowa | Age 60 William “Bill” D. Sinclair, age 60, of Albia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. The announcement of Bill’s visitation and funeral service dates are pending. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of William […]
Patsy M. Brown May 31, 1932 – May 5, 2020 Ottumwa (Oskaloosa), Iowa | Age 87 Patsy Brown, 87, of Ottumwa and formerly of Oskaloosa, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society Care Center in Ottumwa. She was born May 31, 1932, in Vernon, Texas, the daughter of Harold and Ela Owens […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 5, 2020) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that farmers and landowners can now sign up for cost share funds through the Water Quality Initiative. The funds can be used to help install conservation practices that improve soil health and water quality, including cover crops, no-till/strip-till practices or a […]
PELLA—A dramatic turnaround season for the Central College women’s basketball team was just the start, according to American Rivers all-conference freshman Kelsea Hurley (Scottsdale, Ariz., Desert Mountain HS). Hurley visited with KRLS-FM radio sportscaster Nick Mohwinkle after receiving Freshman Female Athlete of the Year honors at the April 26 Dutchies program, staged by Central’s Student-Athlete […]
