PELLA — Seven returning starters and 17 returning letterwinners provide an abundance of experience for the Central College women’s soccer team entering the 2022 season. Talent and experience are in ample supply for coach Mike Kobylinski as he enters his 12th season at the helm of the Dutch women’s soccer program. Central started last season […]
July’s Rate Lowest Since May 2019 DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.5 percent in July, down from 2.6 percent in June and 4.4 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate decreased to 3.5 percent in July. The number of unemployed Iowans decreased to 43,300 in July from 43,900 […]
Douglas Kent McLey Sr. February 8, 1953 – July 9, 2022 Melrose, Iowa | Age 69 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Douglas Kent McLey Sr., age 69, of Melrose, IA, passed away July 9, 2022 at his home in Melrose. Doug was born on February 8, 1953, to Francis Marion and Ruth […]
Crop and livestock considerations amid dry conditions August 16, 2022, 9:56 am | Rebecca Vittetoe AMES, Iowa – The drought conditions in parts of Iowa are causing major concerns for both crop and livestock producers. To help address those concerns, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will be hosting two free drought meetings. Aug. 23, […]
Max Ohms June 17, 1936 – August 15, 2022 Eddyville, Iowa | Age 86 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Max Paul Ohms, 86 years, of Eddyville, Iowa, passed away on August 15, 2022 at home under the care of Mahaska Health Hospice. He was born June 17, 1936 in Harlan, Iowa to […]
Margaret White May 24, 1920 – August 15, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 102 Margaret M. White, 102, of Oskaloosa, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. She was born May 24, 1920, in Manilla, Iowa, the daughter of William R. and Alvina Dammann Melton. Margaret attended […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 15, 2022) – 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. “With the Iowa State Fair in full swing, a notable shift in the weather has brought […]
Donna Jean Thompson July 28, 1943 – August 14, 2022 Albia, Iowa | Age 79 Donna Jean Thompson, age 79, of Albia, IA, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia. Donna was born on July 28, 1943, in Washington Township, Van Buren County to Emmett and Ruth (Pratt) […]
by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 13, 2022) – Donny Schatz made a late charge to record his eleventh Knoxville Nationals championship Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. The Fargo, North Dakota native recently lost his father Danny, so the $175,000 triumph was an emotional one to say the least. The winning ride came aboard […]
by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, August 12, 2022 – Thanks to a strong fortnight, Aaron Reutzel took home the 2022 Beaver Drill & Tool Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” championship standings and the $6,500 prize that goes with it. Giovanni Scelzi finished second and will receive $2,500, and Brian Brown will take home $1,000 for […]
