
PELLA—Seeking to maximize playing opportunities for its student-athletes while minimizing health and safety risks, Central College, in coordination with other American Rivers Conference institutions, will launch a modified winter sports competition schedules after Jan. 1. Dutch teams in men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s indoor track and field and wrestling will not stage games, […]
Sep 21 2020 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–In spite of its 3-0 loss to Heart of America Athletic Conference foe Benedictine Saturday, the William Penn women’s soccer team walked off the pitch with a positive feeling moving forward for this year and beyond. WPU (1-3, 0-2 Heart) was outshot 23-10 by the Ravens (2-0, 2-0 Heart), but played toe-to-toe with its opponent […]
Sep 21 2020 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa – A spirited affair on Drost Field saw William Penn men’s soccer down 2-1 in the second half against the Ravens of Benedictine. Two goals, with the winner coming with just two minutes on the clock, saw WPU complete the comeback and take their first win in Heat of America Athletic Conference play, with […]
Sep 21 2020 | Posted in
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PELLA, IA (09/21/2020) Central College’s theatre department will present the powerful drama “Doubt, A Parable” from Oct. 7-11 in the Kruidenier Theatre. The story centers around Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, who takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn of improper relations with one of the male students. […]
Sep 21 2020 | Posted in
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This summer, the City partnered with Area 15 Regional Planning Commission (RPC) to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding through the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Notification has been received that Oskaloosa has been selected for $500,000 of grant funds for the rehabilitation of 11 downtown facades. With local funds (city/private property owners) in […]
Sep 21 2020 | Posted in
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NEW SHARON – For three quarters North Mahaska was in striking distance of the pesky North Tama Redhawks. The final quarter unraveled with penalties and a stolen interception to allow the Redhawks to win 29-12. For those who like an aerial game, they enjoyed Friday’s contest. North Mahaska’s Sam Terpstra and North Tama’s Gabe Kopriva […]

by RD Keep NEW SHARON – North Mahaska had a daunting task during their invitational volleyball tourney Saturday. Due to unforeseen circumstances, neither of the varsity setters were available. That left the job to sophomore Caitlyn Sanders and freshman Colby Sampson. The pair combined for 24 assists. Sanders recorded 13 while Sampson had 11. North […]

DECORAH—Two Central College players cracked the top 10 at the Luther Invitational women’s golf tournament Sunday. Freshman Mackenzie Biggs (Bloomington, Ill., Normal HS) remained in fifth place, finishing at 80-87—167 while sophomore Delaney Underwood (Mitchellville, Colfax-Mingo HS) jumped six notches to sixth at 87-82—169. Central stayed in fourth place in the nine-team tournament. The University […]
Sep 20 2020 | Posted in
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EBF vs. Fairfield 21-15 21-19 EBF vs. Ottumwa 8-21 11-21 EBF vs. Albia 14-21 15-21 EBF vs. Fairfield 25-17 25-17 STATS Brooke Shafer: 42/53 Attacks, 11 Kills, 21/24 Serving, 1 Ace, 19 Digs, 3 Blocks Whitney Klyn: 30/41 Attacks, 10 Kills, 20/24 Serving, 7 Aces, 20 Digs, 1 Block Cooper Champoux: 29/34 Attacks, 10 Kills, […]

Betty Dilley August 19, 1925 – September 19, 2020 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 95 Betty Dilley, 95, of Oskaloosa passed away Saturday morning, September 19, 2020, at Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa. Betty Irene Dilley, daughter of Martin and Gertie Engelking Alpers, was born on August 19, 1925, in Atkins, Iowa. Growing up, Betty […]
Sep 20 2020 | Posted in
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