In 1998 a vision to help neighbors in need in Mahaska County was born. Love INC (In the Name of Christ), a partnership of churches, had its humble beginning by referring these families to local resources. Now, 25 years later, this organization has grown tremendously but the mission to love our neighbors is the same. […]
TUCSON, ARIZ.—A soggy ending in an early season softball tussle between ranked teams turned in Central College’s favor Wednesday. The No. 23-rated Dutch (11-1) came away with a 2-1, five-inning victory over No. 16 Concordia University (Wis.) after earlier toppling Sul Ross State (Texas) 5-3. But like rain in the desert, the finish was a […]
Oskaloosa–The winningest coach in program history, William Penn Head Softball Coach Mike Christner has announced that the 2023 season will be his last as he will retire at the end of the campaign. “I have enjoyed my time at William Penn and want to thank Mike Laird for having the confidence in me 22 years […]
AUBURNDALE, FLORIDA — In his first collegiate start, Chance Dreyer (freshman, Davenport, Assumption HS) pitched a complete game victory with seven strikeouts to down Crown College (Minn.) 7-2 Tuesday afternoon. Central (5-3) lost to the Polars (5-3) 10-9 on a bases loaded walk in the seventh inning of game two. Dreyer scattered five hits and […]
IOWA – The year 2023 marks an important milestone for Imagine the Possibilities, a nonprofit organization that serves individuals with disabilities. This year, the organization celebrates 50 years of service to their local communities. In 1973, a group of individuals banded together to form this organization that would give people equal opportunities to reach their […]
AUBURNDALE, FLORIDA — Central College and Vassar College (N.Y.) combined for 41 runs in 14 innings with the Dutch coming up on the wrong side of both baseball games Monday. The Dutch (4-2) lost the opener 16-7 and fell again to the Brewers (6-5) 10-8 in the nightcap. Vassar totaled 27 hits, including eight extra-base […]
by Jessica Weinreich We had a TOUGH day at state last Saturday (3/11) – the judges were far from generous in their scores. Each student was individually given a rating by three judges then given an overall rating. We had a good showing of 8 students in 13 events. Overall division 2 ratings: Brenna Deffenbaugh […]
Ottumwa, IA – Sophomore guard Don McHenry (Milwaukee, WI/Hawaii-Hilo) of the Indian Hills Men’s Basketball team has been tapped as the 2022-23 Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) Division I Men’s Basketball Player of the Year. Voted on by the league head coaches, McHenry was a unanimous decision. McHenry becomes the sixth consecutive Indian Hills […]
The Mahaska County Master Gardeners established a seed library for gardeners in 2021 and have added new seed in 2022 and for 2023. It is housed at the Mahaska County Extension Office. During the spring planting season (April 1- June 1) the seed library will be in a plastic totes located outside the Extension office […]
(Oskaloosa, Iowa) –Oskaloosa Main Street announces the 54th annual Art on the Square, one of Iowa’s oldest continuing art festivals. Art on the Square is a day to celebrate creativity and culture in our daily lives. This year’s event will take place Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 9 AM to 3 PM in City Square […]
