CEDAR RAPIDS— The Central College women’s triathlon team outdueled Coe College to win the program’s first dual Saturday in Cedar Rapids. The results were official Tuesday night after the final competitors from Coe recorded their times. Results are tabulated like cross country and Central had 15 points compared to 21 for Coe. The top four […]
The Mahaska County Master Gardeners have established a seed library for gardeners. It will be housed at the Mahaska County Extension Office. Gardeners may visit anytime during office hours 8 am – 4:30 pm. During the spring planting season (April 1- June 1) the seed library will be in a plastic tote located outside the […]
Hannibal, Mo. — Looking for more games, William Penn men’s soccer was able to add a match against Hannibal-LaGrange on Tuesday. The Trojans played spoiler last year in the match between the two schools, but the Statesmen were more clinical and thorough in 2021. The team fed leading scorer Kenedy Deviska (Jr., Pignon, Haiti, Wellness […]
Silvis, Ill. — Hosting at the exquisite TPC Deere Run Golf Course, the William Penn women’s golf team played host to 12 other squad Monday and Tuesday. The demanding course, coupled with some tough wind, challenged the entire field. The Statesmen had done enough through the first day to hold a lead, but Bellevue was […]
Herbert Clay Wright April 20, 1941 – March 30, 2021 Hedrick, Iowa | Age 79 Herbert Clay Wright, age 79, of Hedrick, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the Manor House Care Facility in Sigourney, Iowa. He was born on April 20, 1941, the son of Irvin and Marion (McIntyre) Wright at […]
Marion Irvin Elliott May 19, 1931 – March 30, 2021 Montezuma, Iowa | Age 89 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Marion Elliott, 89 of Montezuma passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at his home in Montezuma surrounded by his family. Marion Irvin Elliott, the son of Charles and Carrie (Thompson) Elliott, was […]
Rita Hart Statement on IA-02 WHEATLAND, IOWA — Today, Rita Hart released the following statement: “After many conversations with people I trust about the future of this contest, I have made the decision to withdraw my contest before the House Committee on Administration. Since Election Day, and throughout this entire process, my mission has been […]
Christy Whipple August 28, 1953 – January 26, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 67 Christy Whipple, 67, of Oskaloosa, IA died Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at the Oakwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albia. She was born August 28, 1953, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Barbara Whipple. Christy graduated from Oskaloosa High […]
Insects and diseases can wreak havoc on your landscape plants, and in your woodlands. The damage can be unsightly and can become costly if not properly addressed. To help property owners identify and manage these issues, Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach in Woodbury, Dubuque, Polk, and Mahaska Counties and the ISU Extension and […]
Oskaloosa–Pitching was excellent all afternoon and the offense provided timely hits as the Statesmen softball team swept Graceland in a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader Monday. In a twinbill that was postponed twice due to weather, William Penn (11-11, 5-5 Heart) took down the Yellowjackets by scores of 3-0 and 4-2. The hosts held […]
