An ISU Extension Press Release AMES, Iowa – Iowa’s rural communities and families are still coping with uncertainty and stress caused by the long-term effects of the pandemic. Supply chain shortages continue to contribute to farmers’ anxiety. In response to this continuing impact, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering the program “Question. Persuade. […]
PELLA — The Central College wrestling team knocked off a pair of top-five wrestlers from Coe College in a 30-7 loss Thursday night. Coe, the No. 4 team in the NWCA Division III preseason poll, was victorious in the first dual of the season for both teams. The Dutch started the night hot with an […]
A US Department of Transportation Press Release WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary Pete Buttigieg today announced that the Biden Administration will award $15 million to the city of Clinton through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grants program. The total FY 21 RAISE investment in American infrastructure was nearly $1 billion, awarded […]
An FDA Press Release November 19, 2021 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorizations (EUA) for both the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines authorizing use of a single booster dose for all individuals 18 years of age and older after completion of primary vaccination with any FDA-authorized or approved COVID-19 […]
Dixie L. Chapman December 21, 1953 – November 17, 2021 Ollie, Iowa | Age 67 Dixie Lea Chapman, 67, of rural Ollie, died Wednesday, November 17, 2021. She was born December 21, 1953, in Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Gerald and Helen Robinson Fankhauser. In high school she worked at Dickey’s Prairie Home. She graduated […]
Blanche Margaret Rowley September 29, 1921 – November 18, 2021 Albia, Iowa | Age 100 Blanche Margaret Rowley, age 100, of Albia, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021, at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia. Blanche was born on September 29, 1921, in Monroe County to Albert M and Harriet (Matthews) Rouse. Blanche graduated from […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s basketball team’s perfect start to the season has netted an improvement in the rankings as the NAIA released its first top-25 poll Wednesday. William Penn (6-0) improves one spot from the preseason rating to #3 with 555 points. The navy and gold also own one of the 21 first-place votes. It marks […]
Marshall, Mo.–The William Penn men’s wrestling team dominated the middle weights, but a forfeit was the difference maker in a 24-22 Heart of America Athletic Conference dual meet loss to #12 Missouri Valley Tuesday. WPU (1-1, 0-1 Heart) won five of the nine contested matchups and led 22-10 with three weight classes left. Unfortunately, the […]
PELLA, IA (11/18/2021) Central College has partnered with Drake University, Grand View University, Simpson College and William Penn University to form the BIPOC Coalition. The coalition seeks to foster a sense of community, cultivate leadership and provide mutual support for Black, Indigenous and people of color. The coalition is a safe space for BIPOC students […]
Kelly Dean Playle January 06, 1968 – November 16, 2021 New Sharon, Iowa | Age 53 Kelly Playle, 53 of New Sharon passed away Tuesday morning, November 16, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Kelly Dean Playle, the son of Lewis and Marion (Knowler) Playle, was born on January 6, 1968 in […]
