PELLA-A hot start from long range got the Central College women’s basketball team rolling en route to a 71-37 runaway over Nebraska Wesleyan University Wednesday. The Dutch (8-7 overall, 2-4 American Rivers) knocked down nine 3-point buckets in the first half including three from guard Abby Johnson (junior, Ankeny), who delivered a game-high 19 points, […]
Robert William Current August 28, 1937 – January 9, 2024 Indianola, Iowa | Age 86 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Bob Current, 86, of Indianola, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2023, at SE Iowa Regional Hospice in West Burlington, Iowa. Robert William Current, son of Ervy Cleo and Miriam (Harrison) Current, was […]
Oskaloosa–Nik Rule, who has served as the Athletics Director at William Penn University since 2017, will step down at the end of January and will transition into the role of Commissioner of the Heart of America Athletic Conference. Throughout his tenure, Rule’s leadership has been characterized by significant achievements and contributions to the growth and […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn University President John Ottosson is proud to announce Aleesha Rabedeaux as the new Athletics Director. Rabedeaux, who is currently serving as the Associate Athletics Director and Senior Women’s Leader at William Penn, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership within collegiate athletics to her new role, which will […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 9, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the 2024 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards to two fuel marketers that have gone above and beyond in their efforts to promote and sell renewable fuels within Iowa. Secretary Naig presented the ethanol marketing award to Hy-Vee and the biodiesel marketing award […]
Oskaloosa–Men’s basketball player Shug Sneed (Jr., Chicago, Ill., Computer Science) and women’s wrestler Adaugo Nwachukwu (Jr., San Jose, Calif., Exercise Science) have been named Statesmen of the Week for the week of January 1-7, presented by Gardner-Collier Jewelry. Sneed scored 17 points in last Saturday’s game against Peru State. He was 8-for-12 from the field […]
Average land values in Iowa rose 3.7% nominally, 0.5% after adjusting for inflation AMES, Iowa – Iowa’s farmland values rose again, albeit at a slower pace than the last two years. The annual Iowa State University Land Value Survey found that farmland values increased 3.7% or $424, to $11,835 per acre. The modest increase this […]
Gov. Reynolds delivers 2024 Condition of State Address DES MOINES – Tonight, Gov. Reynolds delivered her 2023 Condition of the State Address. Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery: Condition of the State Address Governor Kim Reynolds January 9, 2024 Madam President, Mr. Speaker, Lt. Governor, legislative leaders and members, justices and judges, my […]
Sharon Griffiths November 25, 1950 – January 8, 2024 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 73 Sharon Griffiths, 73, of Oskaloosa passed away at her home on January 8, 2023. She was born November 25, 1950, the daughter of Kenneth and Gladys (Pickerel) Elmore. She graduated from Pekin High School with the class of 1969. She then […]
Mahaska County, Iowa – Residents of Mahaska County are facing a significant winter storm, with snowfall reports ranging from 9 to 11 inches and still accumulating. The National Weather Service forecasts the snow to gradually ease by the evening, with total accumulations possibly exceeding initial predictions, reaching as much as 14 inches in some areas. This […]
