BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA — Racing to a fifth-place finish in the distance medley relay at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships Friday night, the Central College women’s track and field team added its first track event All-Americans since 2015. Megan Johnson (junior, Parkersburg, Aplington-Parkersburg HS), Abbi Roerdink (junior, Tiffin, Ohio, Hopewell-Loudon HS), Peyton […]
PELLA—Two losses on the first day of competition knocked Central College wrestler Gage Linahon (junior, 197 pounds, Newton) out of the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships Friday. Making his second trip to the national meet, Linahon was drawn against the No. 8 seed Demitreus Henry from the State University of New York at Cortland in […]
TUCSON, ARIZONA—It took just one day on the Central College softball team’s trip to the Tucson (Ariz.) Invitational Games for further evidence of a major upgrade for the squad in the pitching circle this year. Restored health for Sydni Huisman (junior, Treynor) and Morgan Schaben (senior, Portsmouth) combined with the addition of freshman Emma Beck […]
Dr. Steven Allen Shoup April 23, 1955 – March 8, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 67 Dr. Steven Allen Shoup, 67, of Oskaloosa, died Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. He was born April 23, 1955, in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of Owen and Eleanor Davidhizar Shoup. Steve graduated […]
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is requesting $7.2 billion as part of the president’s fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget. This funding will allow the agency to continue to leverage new and emerging technologies, recruit and support a highly skilled workforce and adapt oversight to new production and business models. This is […]
Farm trends publication highlights the changing landscape of Iowa agriculture AMES, Iowa – A recent farm trends publication from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach discusses changing farm trends between 2011 and 2021, including farm sizes, production values, net incomes and debt. In Rural Iowa at a Glance, Farm Trends (2022 Edition), David Peters, professor […]
by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA – As sprint car drivers continue to make their racing plans for 2023 known, it’s evident that the Knoxville Raceway will again see an influx of newcomers to its weekly cast. In the 410 class, the rookies include Kade Higday, Lachlan McHugh, Gage Pulkrabek and Christopher Thram. Higday is no […]
PELLA—Central College junior Gage Linahon (197 pounds, Newton) is looking to write a different story at this year’s 2023 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships in his second appearance at the national level. This year’s meet is Friday and Saturday at the Berglund Center in Roanoke, Virginia. Linahon’s appearance marks 11 straight national meets for Central […]
Working in priority watersheds, conservation agronomists assist farmers and landowners with implementing proven water quality and conservation practices DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar. 8, 2023) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship today announced a new partnership to expand the network of conservation agronomists working with Iowa farmers and landowners across the state. Conservation […]
A Mahaska County YMCA Press Release The Mahaska County YMCA Board of Directors would like to express our support and appreciation to City Manager Amal Eltahir and the Oskaloosa City Council and Mayor as they work through what has been a challenging process of bringing the new Recreation Center to completion. The Board and Staff […]
