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by Tony Witt The Osky boys bowling team finally bowled the way that they are capable of bowling and it was nice to see the other kids step up without one of their key teammates in the lineup(Jarrett Czerwinski). They beat a very good Bondurant team convincingly today. Trey VanWyk led the way with a […]

Oskaloosa–The William Penn University Athletics Booster Club has announced the recipients of the December Player of the Month laurels. Senior men’s basketball player Kevion Blaylock (Houston, Texas, Information Technology) earned the Male award, while junior women’s bowler Gabi Evans (Liberty City, Iowa, Psychology and Sociology) claimed the Female honor. The accolade is the third for […]
Jan 18 2022 | Posted in
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PELLA — The National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III rankings and the D3wrestle.com polls were released late last week and the Central College wrestling team was heavily featured in both organization’s list. In the NWCA’s second dual team rankings, Central came in at No. 14. In their tournament team rankings, Central is at No. 24. […]
Jan 18 2022 | Posted in
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Donald “Donnie” “Blade” Edward Lanphier June 30, 1937 – January 16, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 84 Donald “Donnie” Lanphier, 84, of Oskaloosa, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Donald “Donnie” “Blade” Edward Lanphier, son of Edward James and Beatrice Lucille (Langfitt) Lanphier, was born […]
Jan 17 2022 | Posted in
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Dan Edwin Patton October 20, 1944 – January 16, 2022 New Sharon, Iowa | Age 77 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Dan Patton, 77 of New Sharon passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 in Mission, Texas. Dan Edwin “General” Patton, the son of Lyle and Ruth (Deucore) Patton, was born on October […]
Jan 17 2022 | Posted in
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Gary L. Franklin September 16, 1946 – January 16, 2022 Ottumwa, Iowa | Age 75 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Gary L. Franklin, age 75, of Ottumwa, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa. He was born on September 16, 1946, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, […]
Jan 17 2022 | Posted in
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Donald “Don” Berl Eilander September 21, 1937 – January 14, 2022 Albia, Iowa | Age 84 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Donald “Don” Berl Eilander, age 84, of Albia, IA, passed away on January 14, 2022, at the Mahaska Health Hospital in Oskaloosa, surrounded by his family. Don was born on September […]
Jan 15 2022 | Posted in
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Lawrence “Larry” Michael Mitrisin December 1, 1940 – January 14, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 81 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Lawrence (Larry) Michael Mitrisin, age 81, of Oskaloosa, passed away at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa on January 14, 2022. Larry was born December 1, 1940, to John and […]
Jan 15 2022 | Posted in
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Marshalltown, IA – The No. 15 ranked Indian Hills Men’s Basketball team picked up its first Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) victory of the year on Saturday with an 82-74 victory at Marshalltown Community College. The Warriors improve to 16-5 overall and 1-1 in conference play. For the second consecutive game, sophomore J’Vonne Hadley […]
Jan 15 2022 | Posted in
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PELLA — High jumper Taryn Hintz (sophomore, Primghar, South O’Brien HS) and thrower Abby Marr (junior, Riceville) set impressive new personal-best marks Saturday for the Central College Women’s track and field team at the Dutch Athletics Classic. Central finished second at its home meet after compiling 160 points. Buena Vista University edged the Dutch with […]
Jan 15 2022 | Posted in
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