
Snowy afternoons make an ideal time to construct a terrarium AMES, Iowa — Constructing a terrarium is easy and inexpensive and can be accomplished on a snowy afternoon. Their care is minimal since they can go for months without water under the proper conditions. In addition, a wide variety of plants can be grown that […]

PELLA- The talent was there last year and know the depth has caught up for the Central College men’s track and field team heading into 2024. The Dutch men maintained its presence at the national level last year, sending three to the championship meet indoors and finishing tied for 20th. They followed that up with […]
Jan 13 2024 | Posted in
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Hello Senate District 44! Well we are back at it! As of January 8th, the 90th General Assembly has resumed and I am looking forward to working with my fellow senators on both sides of the aisle to introduce and pass legislation that reflects the needs and wants of Iowans. This week we were informed […]

DUBUQUE – Both teams won five bouts but the Loras College men’s wrestling team had the advantage in bonus points for a 22-17 win over Central College Thursday night. The Duhawks improved to 6-5 overall and 1-0 in the American Rivers Conference. The Dutch fell to 8-2 and 1-2 in the league. “We had opportunities […]
Jan 12 2024 | Posted in
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PELLA – Guided by a deep and talented senior class, the Central College women’s track and field team is full of potential in 2024. After garnering its first top-three finishes at American Rivers Conference Championships meets since 2016, the Dutch face a tall task to match that accomplishment. Central returned 24 previous varsity letterwinners but […]
Jan 12 2024 | Posted in
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Ottumwa, IA – Indian Hills Community College has announced the Class of 2024 inductees to the Indian Hills Athletics Hall of Fame. This year’s class is made up of two individuals and one team along with a pair of individuals that will receive the prestigious Lifetime Contribution Award. This year’s class features former Indian Hills […]
Jan 12 2024 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team could not keep the proverbial horses running all night as it fell 105-91 to Central Methodist in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Wednesday. WPU (4-11, 3-8 Heart) eclipsed 90 points for the fourth time this season, but did not have enough answers for the Eagles (13-2, 9-2 Heart), […]
Jan 12 2024 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s basketball team could not keep a harassing Central Methodist squad at bay in a 79-53 Heart of America Athletic Conference loss Wednesday. WPU (3-12, 2-9 Heart) committed 28 turnovers as it dropped a home contest in which it was outshot 46.3%-32.1% and outrebounded 42-37. The navy and gold allowed CMU (8-7, […]
Jan 12 2024 | Posted in
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Life-threatening Wind Chills Expected Saturday Night into Early Next Week A multi-faceted severe winter storm is set to affect Iowa tonight into Friday evening. This dangerous storm starts this evening with snow spreading into the state and persisting into Friday with heavy accumulations. Winds then increase Friday morning, with life-threatening blizzard conditions expected into Friday […]

Oskaloosa, IA – As the presidential election season ramps up, Mahaska County Republicans are gearing up for a potentially large turnout at their upcoming caucus. The caucus, a crucial event in the presidential nomination process, is set to witness an influx of voters due to the significance of this election year. Voters are advised to […]
Jan 11 2024 | Posted in
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