
We played Pella this past Monday and right from the start it was all Pella. They started the game 20-0. We didn’t execute well in the first quarter and came out flat. I thought we showed great fight as we tied them in the 2nd and 3rd quarter and cut it to within 14, but […]

Kenneth Ward February 29, 1932 – January 8, 2022 New Sharon, Iowa | Age 89 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Milton Kenneth Ward (Ken) passed away peacefully on January 8, 2022, at the age of 89. Ken was born the son of Marvin Reed Ward and Violet Wignall Ward on February 29, […]
Jan 9 2022 | Posted in
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Friday, January 14, 2022 11:00 – 12:30 pm Environmental Learning Center Sign up today! The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites adults of any age to the O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls) lunch and learn program on Friday, January 14th from 11:00 am -12:30pm at the Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center at Caldwell Park. This month’s […]
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DUBUQUE—Loras College dominated on the glass and pulled away for a 98-59 victory over the Central College men’s basketball team Saturday. After an encouraging offensive showing Wednesday in an 80-75 loss to American Rivers leader Wartburg College, Central (3-10 overall, 0-5 conference) was outscored on second-chance opportunities 29-3 as Loras had 19 offensive rebounds and […]
Jan 8 2022 | Posted in
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Congratulations to Elliot Nelson. He qualified for the top house at state debate, ultimately ranking 4th. There were 70 students from all over Iowa competing this weekend in the first in-person tournament of the year. This is a huge accomplishment! -Jessica Weinreich

DUBUQUE—It was a losing effort, but a 37-point third-quarter eruption sparked some hopes for the young Central College women’s basketball team in a 96-75 setback at Loras College Saturday. Trailing 43-23 at intermission, Central (2-8 overall, 1-4 American Rivers) hit 80% from the field in the third quarter and was six of eight from 3-point […]
Jan 8 2022 | Posted in
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Jerome C. Van Den Heuvel May 26, 1937 – January 7, 2022 Fremont, Iowa | Age 84 Jerome Cornelius Van Den Heuvel, age 84, of Fremont, IA, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, at the Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa, Iowa. He was born May 26, 1937, in Oskaloosa, the son of John and […]
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PELLA — In its first competition of 2022, the Central College wrestling team raced to a 46-0 win over Waldorf University Friday night. Central is 6-2 on the season in duals. Waldorf fell to 1-2 on the year. The Dutch were victorious in all seven matches that were contested. The Warriors were open at three […]
Jan 7 2022 | Posted in
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The City of Oskaloosa is updating its 21-year-old Comprehensive Plan and is looking for community input. A Community Roundtable will take place Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM at Penn Central Mall’s Center Court, 200 High Avenue West, Oskaloosa. This roundtable will involve residents and property owners in discussions and planning […]
Jan 7 2022 | Posted in
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PELLA, IA] The Pella Christian Grade School and Pella Christian High School Boards are pleased to announce that Mr. Dan Zylstra will lead as Head of Schools at Pella Christian Schools beginning the 2022/2023 school year. Zylstra will begin the Head of Schools role on July 1, 2022. Zylstra is currently the Superintendent at West […]