PELLA—Central College strong safety Cameron Bannister (5th-year, State Center, West Marshall HS) is among 136 college and university players nominated for the Allstate American Football Coaches Association Good Works Team.® Bannister is among the nominees in a combined category of NCAA FCS, Division II and Division III players as well as NAIA athletes. The team […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–William Penn Athletics Director Nik Rule has announced the hiring of Victoria Vinokur as Head Track and Field Coach. Vinokur comes to WPU from Missouri Valley College where she served in the same role the past four years. Vinokur, who concentrated primarily on coaching individuals in throws, multi-events, race walk, and horizontal […]
Environmental Learning Center Friday, July 14, 2023 11:30 am – 12:30 pm The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites adults of any age to the O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls) program on Friday, July 14th from 11:30 am -12:30 pm in the lower level of the Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center at Caldwell Park. This month, […]
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 12:00-1:00 pm Bring the kids and lunch to the Environmental Learning Center on July 25th from 12:00-1:00 pm for a fun lunchtime. You will eat your lunch in the Discovery Lab with the special animal of the day…Oscar the Corn Snake! After lunch you and your kids can explore the exhibits […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (July 10, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented today on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during […]
Johnston, IA – The Iowa National Guard recently received three Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, a new series of military vehicles designed for survivability and tactical mobility in combat environments. The Iowa National Guard received its first vehicle in January 2023, and two additional vehicles in June. Weighing in at around 14,000 pounds, the vehicle sports […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – To many, a staple of the summer is hearing the crack of a baseball against an aluminum bat and the cheers of parents, siblings, and teammates alike. The start of little league practice in the springtime is often an early reminder that summer will soon be here. And just as soon as […]
PELLA—Women’s golfer and triathlete Thea Lunning (Mason City) is Central College’s nominee for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Established in 1991, the award recognizes graduating female athletes who have distinguished themselves in academics, athletics, service and leadership throughout their college careers. Lunning graduated with a perfect 4.0 cumulative grade point average and a […]
Chase Randall Takes Second 360 Win in a Row for $3,750; Mike Mayberry Claims $1200 with Pro Sprints Win by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 9, 2023) – Brian Brown roared from his starting spot in row four to win his 64th career feature Saturday night on Farm Bureau Financial Services Night at the Knoxville […]
by Ryan De Zwarte The month of June started out by wrapping up the season 2023 in Ames at the USATF state championship. Oskaloosa athlete Tierney Carter found success finishing 2nd in the 800m, 2nd in the 400m hurdles and 3rd in the high jump. The De Zwarte brothers also excelled, with Rylee finishing 8th […]
