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William Joseph Donelson February 9, 1974 – October 2, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 49 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran William Joseph Donelson was born February 9th, 1974, in Albia, Iowa. He passed away unexpectedly in his home. Bill was the oldest child of Tim and Jane Donelson. He would later welcome […]
Oct 3 2023 | Posted in
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A Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Press Release At approximately 8:25 this morning, Poweshiek County Sheriff Deputies responded to the 187 westbound mile marker of I-80 in response to a call for assistance from the Iowa State Patrol. The Sheriff’s Office, along with the Iowa State Patrol and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, is investigating the […]
Oct 3 2023 | Posted in
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Iowa Corn Signs on as Entitlement Partner for Historic Event on ‘Fastest Short Track on the Planet’ Weekend also includes the NASCAR Xfinity Series & ARCA Menards Series, June 14-16, 2024 NEWTON, Iowa (Oct. 3, 2023) – NASCAR today announced that it is bringing its first-ever NASCAR Cup Series race to Iowa Speedway on Sunday, […]

NEW SHARON – North Mahaska looked like a team that was going down when things fell apart. But the Warhawks were not going to allow their seniors to walk off the home field a last time without the win. North Mahaska rallied from a 12-0 first half deficit to score 21 unanswered points and secure […]

PELLA— A 2-0 halftime lead for the Central College men’s soccer team melted away in a 3-2 loss to the University of Dubuque Saturday afternoon. The Dutch (4-4-2, 0-2-0 American Rivers Conference) struck first against the Spartans (4-5-1, 1-1-0 conference) on Carter Newhouse’s (freshman, Cedar Rapids, Kennedy HS) second goal of the week in the […]
Oct 1 2023 | Posted in
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DECORAH — In its first American Rivers Conference match of the season Saturday, the Central College volleyball team defeated Luther College in four sets. Central (14-3, 1-0 conference) beat Luther (5-11, 0-2 conference) 25-16, 24-26, 25-20, 25-22. In the second match of the triangular, the Dutch fell in five sets against University of Wisconsin – […]
Oct 1 2023 | Posted in
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PELLA — Ending the University of Dubuque’s winning streak, the Central College women’s soccer team earned a 1-1 draw Saturday. The Spartans (6-2-1, 1-0-1 American Rivers Conference) had won six straight matches entering the meeting with the Dutch (5-2-4, 0-1-1 conference). Dubuque was listed No. 7 in Region IX in the United Soccer Coaches regional […]
Oct 1 2023 | Posted in
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by Grinnell College Athletics Juniper Schwartzman makes history by becoming the first woman to play football at Grinnell College on Saturday. She made the most of the chance, making an extra point on the Pioneers’ final touchdown in a 34-16 win over Lawrence University.
Oct 1 2023 | Posted in
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PELLA—Previously there were only glimpses. But the offensive potential the Central College football team hinted was possible surfaced in a big way with seven touchdown passes and 552 yards total offense Saturday, overwhelming the University of Dubuque 55-16. The Dutch (4-1 overall, 2-1 American Rivers) were as sizzling as the unseasonable 90-degree weather that a […]
Oct 1 2023 | Posted in
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NEW SHARON – North Mahaska took a three set South Iowa Cedar League volleyball victory Thursday winning 25-14, 25-19, 25-11. The victory puts North Mahaska in third place in the league with a 4-1 mark. Belle Plaine leads at 6-0 and Sigourney second at 5-1. North Mahaska was able to take advantage of Tri-County hitting […]