
Canton, Mo.–The William Penn women’s lacrosse team could not overcome a slow start in a 12-5 Heart of America Athletic Conference loss to Culver-Stockton Saturday. WPU (1-5, 1-1 Heart), which was outshot just 32-20, gave up the first five goals of the contest before finally getting on the scoreboard as Emily Ferguson (Sr., Waterloo, N.Y., […]
Apr 2 2024 | Posted in
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by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 29, 2024 NBC News said goodbye to Harry Smith this week as the veteran journalist prepares to teach college students about “curiosity” at his alma mater, Central College. A 1973 alum, Smith earned his B.A. in communications and theater from Central College, according to NBC News. He announced […]
Apr 1 2024 | Posted in
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by Iowa Capital Dispatch staff, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 29, 2024 Eleven Iowa projects received U.S. Department of Agriculture grants and/or loans totaling more than $28.6 million, USDA rural development state director Theresa Greenfield announced this week. The project funding will “help communities modernize utilities, businesses, and educational opportunities. None of that is possible without […]
Apr 1 2024 | Posted in
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Brenda L. Moore McAninch July 31, 1960 – March 30, 2024 Grinnell, Iowa | Age 63 Brenda L. Moore McAninch, 63, of Grinnell, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospital. As was her wish, her body has been cremated and private services will be held at a later date.
Apr 1 2024 | Posted in
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Barbi VanderBeek October 2, 1958 – March 30, 2024 New Sharon, Iowa | Age 65 Barbi VanderBeek, 65 of New Sharon passed away Saturday morning, March 30, 2024 at the Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa surrounded by her family. Barbara Michelle VanderBeek, the daughter of David and Mary (Fluesmeier) Garrison, was born […]
Apr 1 2024 | Posted in
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