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An Oskaloosa Community School District Press Release OSKALOOSA, IA — On Thursday, October 20, the Oskaloosa Community School District conducted a bus driver call-back drill. The goal was to assess the speed at which the bus fleet would be able to arrive at schools to transport students and staff to a safe location, in case […]

PELLA — A 1-1 draw at halftime was broken by a pair of Luther College goals in the second half to send the Central College men’s soccer team to a 3-1 loss Saturday afternoon. The Dutch (3-10-2, 2-4-1 American Rivers Conference) went down on a goal in the seventh minute by Luther (9-3-5, 3-0-4 conference). […]
Oct 22 2022 | Posted in
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PELLA—Logan Mont (junior, Aurora, Ill., West Aurora HS) found the end zone as a receiver, rusher and passer as the Central College football team racked up a season-high 680 yards to outscore Simpson College 49-17 Saturday. Four Dutch players—and nearly a fifth—threw TD passes and 13 had receptions. They combined to complete 30 of 46 […]
Oct 22 2022 | Posted in
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DUBUQUE — After giving Luther College an early 1-0 lead with an own goal, the Central College women’s soccer team rallied for a 1-1 draw Saturday afternoon. The Norse (6-7-4, 2-3-2 American Rivers Conference) held a 1-0 lead after a Central (8-5-3, 2-3-2 conference) player accidentally hit the ball in during a Norse corner kick. […]
Oct 22 2022 | Posted in
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PELLA — Playing its second American Rivers Conference match in as many days, the Central College volleyball team was swept at Loras College Saturday afternoon. The Dutch (7-14, 1-6 conference) were taken down 25-20, 25-23, 25-20 by the Duhawks (8-17, 2-6 conference). “Unfortunately, we showed up pretty flat today,” coach Jeanne Czipri said. “At this […]
Oct 22 2022 | Posted in
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Dr. Sidney Smith April 18, 1927 – October 20, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 95 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Dr. Sidney A. Smith, 95, of Oskaloosa, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa. Sidney Allen Smith, son of Cecil and Pearl (Cochran) Smith, was born […]
Oct 21 2022 | Posted in
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Mary Jo Watson January 24, 1938 – October 20, 2022 Montezuma, Iowa | Age 84 Mary Joann Watson, 84, of rural Montezuma was called home to our Lord and Savior Thursday afternoon, October 20, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Mary Jo was born January 24, 1938, to Floyd and Helen (McKibbin) Hasley […]
Oct 21 2022 | Posted in
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DUBUQUE — The Central College volleyball team gave itself a chance but came up short in a four-set loss Friday night at the University of Dubuque. The Dutch (6-13, 1-5 American Rivers Conference) won the third set and were a point away from winning the second set during a 25-15, 27-25, 21-25, 25-18 loss to […]
Oct 21 2022 | Posted in
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LEON – North Mahaska’s boy’s cross country team set a new standard Thursday dominating the district meet and qualifying for next week’s state meet. It is the first time a team of cross country runners from NM have qualified. To top it off freshman Aly Steil qualified in the girls’ race. North Mahaska scored 76 […]
Oct 21 2022 | Posted in
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A nd ISU Extension Press Release ISU Extension and Outreach, Mahaska County, 4H Honor Council and Mahaska County Farm Bureau partnered together to put on their first Farm to Table Event in Mahaska County. The event featured foods from local producers who also attended the dinner. The producers shared why they chose the profession of […]
Oct 20 2022 | Posted in
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