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ROCHESTER, N.Y.- A pair of strong finishes helped the Central College women’s track and field team get on the podium twice at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships Friday. Addison Parrott (senior, Danville), Emily McMartin (junior, Pella), Alivia Roerdink (sophomore, Tiffin, Ohio, Hopewell-Loudon HS) and Peyton Steffen (junior, Marion) completed the distance […]
Mar 15 2025 | Posted in
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ELIZABETHTOWN, KY.- The Central College softball team opened the Pioneer Classic with a pair of wins. In the first game of the day the Dutch (6-2) took down Adrian College (Mich.) 9-7. The team returned to the field in the afternoon and beat Muskingum University (Ohio) 8-1. Against Adrian, the Dutch totaled 11 hits and […]
Mar 15 2025 | Posted in
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Happy Friday District 44, I would like to extend my congratulations to newly elected Representative Blaine Watkins from District 100. Representative Watkins was elected in a special election this week following the passing of Representative Martin Graber who was a GREAT man and Representative. Before taking office, Representative Watkins was a clerk for the past […]

AUBURNDALE, FLA. – Piling up 25 runs in just 14 innings, the Central College baseball swept Saint Joseph’s College (Maine) Thursday afternoon. The Dutch (7-3) won the opener 11-6 before taking a 14-3 win over the Monks (5-2) in the nightcap. From his No. 3 spot in the lineup, center fielder Max Steinlage (junior, Cedar […]
Mar 14 2025 | Posted in
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Week 9 Thank you to the Thomas and Nikki of Keokuk County for your support over the past year. These young people attended one of last years Hayes for House Meet and Greets in Sigourney and participated in the adult conversation with the greatest of patience and interest. As participants in their recent Taekwondo tournament, […]

DES MOINES – Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding Iowans his office will never call and ask for bank account numbers. Today his office was made aware of a ‘spoofing’ scam where a group of individuals described as ‘Treasury Officers’ wanting bank account numbers and other personal information from a citizen. “I want Iowans to remain […]
Mar 14 2025 | Posted in
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March 12, 2025 ALTOONA, IOWA – Mahaska County Conservation is thrilled to announce its recognition at the 2025 Iowa Tourism Conference, held on March 12-13 at Prairie Meadows in Altoona. The organization was honored with one of only eight prestigious “You Rock” Geode Awards for its outstanding “Home Away from Home” tourism video. The Iowa […]
Mar 14 2025 | Posted in
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LOUISVILLE, KY.- Opening its trip to Kentucky, the Central College softball team swept a doubleheader against Hanover College (Ind.). In game one, the Dutch (4-2) won 7-1 and followed that with an 11-2 win in game two. In the first game, Central was limited to five hits but drew six walks and stole seven bases […]
Mar 12 2025 | Posted in
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(CLIVE, Iowa) — Powerball® and Mega Millions® tickets can now be purchased in checkout lanes at select Fareway® Stores in Iowa, marking the state debut of this new convenience in lottery purchases. The new purchase process allows easy-pick tickets in Powerball and Mega Millions to be printed at the cash register. The tickets involved are […]

Oskaloosa Community School District March 7, 2025 When Dasia Foster steps onto Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., during spring break, she won’t just be representing her school—she’ll be representing Iowa and students nationwide. Foster, a senior at Oskaloosa High School, is the first student from Oskaloosa to serve on the National Student Council. This achievement […]