Dorothy E Thompson January 31, 1945 – March 11, 2024 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 79 Dorothy Eileen Thompson, age 79, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, passed away on March 11, 2024, at the Northern Mahaska Specialty Care facility in Oskaloosa under hospice care. She was born on January 31, 1945, in Farson, Iowa, the daughter of Adrian […]
TUCSON, ARIZONA-The bottom of the Central College softball batting order delivered some top-of-the-order punch in helping propel the Dutch past Webster University (Mo.) 9-3 and Whittier College (Calif.) 5-2 Monday. It was Central’s opening day in the Tucson Invitational Games at a familiar spot in the Arizona desert, the team’s spring break week destination for […]
March 11, 2024 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it is requesting $7.2 billion as part of the President’s fiscal year (FY) 2025 proposed budget. This funding will allow the agency to enhance food safety and nutrition, advance medical product safety, help support supply chain resiliency, strengthen the agency’s public-health and mission-support […]
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.0 percent in January, down from the 3.2 percent announced in December but unchanged from a revised December rate. The state’s jobless rate was 2.9 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate remained at 3.7 percent in January. The total number of unemployed Iowans […]
This week, Helena Hayes announced her candidacy for re-election to the Iowa House, representing House District 88 which includes most of Mahaska County, all of Keokuk County and the northern half of Jefferson County. Hayes, a Republican from New Sharon, said she is “committed to addressing pressing issues that affect her district and all of […]
Ottumwa, IA – For the 20th time in program history, the Indian Hills Men’s Basketball team captured the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DI Men’s Basketball Region 11 Championship. The Warriors took down Southeastern Community College 76-68 at the Hellyer Center to claim the title. Saturday night’s victory punched a ticket to the NJCAA […]
Lloyd A Woodard November 29, 1939 – March 8, 2024 Fremont, Iowa | Age 84 Lloyd A. Woodard, age 84, of Fremont, Iowa, went home to be with his personal Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 8, 2024, at the MHP Serenity Hospice House in Oskaloosa, Iowa, surrounded by his loving family. He […]
Michael Sinclair Thom March 16, 1940 – March 8, 2024 Fremont, Iowa | Age 83 Michael Sinclair Thom, age 83, of Fremont, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at his home in Fremont under hospice care. He was born on March 16, 1940, in Burma, Asia, the son of William and Daw-Ohn-Tin Thom. […]
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA.-A surge at the finish for second place in the women’s distance medley relay highlighted a strong opening day for Central College at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships Friday. Central also got a sixth-place finish in the women’s pentathlon from Olivia Bohlen (sophomore, Belle Plaine) and advanced Caroline McMartin […]
by Senator Ken Rozenboom Second legislative funnel Next week is the second legislative deadline of the year, pushing the legislature to focus on getting bills received from the House of Representatives through subcommittee and committee this week. This rule is an important part of the process as we work through bills and find policy with […]
