
PELLA – Remaining unbeaten in the American Rivers Conference, the Central College women’s soccer team tied Wartburg College 1-1 Saturday. Central (11-1-1, 3-0-1 American Rivers Conference) had its nine-game winning streak ended by Wartburg (6-5-3, 1-2-1 conference) but the Dutch still gained a point in the league standings with the draw. “This was a tough […]
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by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 16, 2026 Cooler temperatures and harvested crop fields are welcome conditions for deer hunters in the state who have already started for the season or are gearing up to begin hunting, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. DNR tracks deer populations and hunter data throughout the […]
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PELLA- Despite having the advantage in kills and hitting percentage, the Central College volleyball team came up short at Wartburg College Friday night in a five-set marathon match. Wartburg (15-6, 2-0 American Rivers Conference) won 11-25, 25-21, 19-25, 25-19, 15-13 against Central (11-8, 0-2 conference) in a match that passed the two-hour mark. Across the […]
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DECORAH, Iowa — Grinnell College turned in a strong offensive performance Friday night, October 16th, defeating Luther College in three straight sets to earn its eighth victory of the volleyball season. The Pioneers won 25-16, 25-23, and 25-23 at Birkestrand Family Court in Decorah, improving their overall record to 8-9. Luther fell to 5-16. Millie […]
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GRINNELL, Iowa — The Grinnell College men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams both earned victories over Augustana College on Friday, October 16th, with several athletes winning multiple events during the dual meet. The Grinnell women defeated Augustana 168-129, while the men’s team earned a 159-128 victory. Both teams collected wins in swimming and diving […]
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No. 18 Bears are 15-14 overall and 6-4 in the ICCAC · Sophomore Ramsey Johnston leads DMACC with 10 kills, 12 assists, 15 digs and six blocks · Sophomore Saige De Jong contributes 17 assists · Freshman Kaylie Simons come away with 22 digs Sophomore Ramsey Johnston of Chaska, Minn., had 10 kills, 12 assists, […]
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OSKALOOSA – Love In the Name of Christ of Mahaska County has set Saturday, Nov. 14 for the seventh annual Mahaska Connect event. This year’s theme is “Building a Foundation for your Future.” Mahaska Connect will be held at Fellowship Bible Church, 1000 A Avenue West in Oskaloosa from 9-1 p.m. As in past years […]
Oct 18 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — William Penn University has appointed Ron Bryan as its liaison for Quaker and Church Relations, a role focused on strengthening relationships with Quaker meetings, churches, faith leaders and faith-based organizations. Working with the Advancement and Alumni Office and campus partners, Bryan will connect these communities with the university’s mission, students, alumni and […]
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(OSKALOOSA, Iowa)— Book Vault, an independent bookstore located in downtown Oskaloosa, has donated 10 percent of its proceeds from William Penn University’s (WPU) Parent/Family Weekend, September 18-19, to the university’s Wilcox Library. Book Vault was one of 24 local businesses that offered discounts to visiting families through a coupon book created by WPU and the […]
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Oskaloosa–The William Penn University Athletics Booster Club has announced its August-September Players of the Month. Men’s soccer player Sil Milder (Fr., Arnhem, Netherlands, Sports Management) earned the male honor, while women’s soccer player Sian Bah (Sr., London, England, Political Science) was selected as the female recipient. The award is the first for both individuals. Milder […]
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