PELLA—A veteran assistant coach with Iowa ties, Robby Laughlin, has been added to the Central College baseball coaching staff. Laughlin comes to Central after two seasons as the head assistant coach at Bryant and Stratton College, a junior college in Wisconsin. Serving as the hitting coach and recruiting coordinator at Bryant and Stratton, Laughlin also […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (July 24, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented today on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during […]
On Friday, July 21, local 4-H’ers and Clover Kids members brought out their pets to show off some great costumes and what they know about raising their pet. Joy Prothero judged the event and enjoyed visiting with the participants. “Fur-tunately,” the participants had learned a lot about their pets. It was a “paw-some” competition and […]
Horse exhibitors prepare for the fair throughout the year through clinics and ride nights. The participants are “Saddled” with responsibility to prepare their horses. Everything came together for the “Mane” event on Friday, July 21st, at the 2023 4-H & FFA Horse Show. Exhibitors proudly exhibited their horses through halter and trail classes for Judge, […]
Barbara Jean Sheets July 24, 1942 – July 23, 2023 Beacon, Iowa | Age 80 Barbara Jean Sheets, age 80, of Beacon, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at her home in Beacon, under Hospice care, surrounded by her loved ones. Barbara was born on July 24, 1942, in Beacon, Iowa, the daughter of […]
Aaron Reutzel Scores 360 Win; Kade Higday Tops Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 22, 2023) – Brian Brown emerged victorious on 3M Night at Knoxville Raceway Saturday. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver’s win was his fifth of the year at Knoxville, as his momentum is carrying towards some important August events at […]
This was the fourth year Myotonic Goats (Fainting Goats) made their way to the Southern Iowa Fair. The show was on Thursday July 20th at 2:00 pm. Exhibitors were judged by a mother daughter duo of Hanna and Tahra Bedwell. Myotonic Goat Registry standards were used by the judges. Exhibitors showcased their skills with their […]
Beef of all breeds “moo”ved around the Pavilion at the Southern Iowa Fair for the 2023 4-H & FFA Beef Show. Show day began extra early for 4-H & FFA members on Thursday morning July 20th. The 4-H and FFA members began the day by washing, drying, and fitting their animals for the judge. They […]
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s labor force participation rate increased once again in June to 68.7 percent, up from 68.5 percent in May. This was the fourth consecutive monthly increase as 4,900 new workers joined the state’s labor force. At the same time, Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 2.7 percent. The U.S. […]
The 4-Her’s held their feathers high as the 4-H and FFA Poultry Show was held on Tuesday, July 18th at the Southern Iowa Fair. The morning show in the sale ring was judged by Helena Hayes who had a “bird’s eye view” of the competition. Award ribbons were based on the birds’ breed and the […]
