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PELLA—Record-setting Central College quarterback Blaine Hawkins (5th-year, Ankeny) is among 15 semifinalists named Tuesday for the Gagliardi Trophy, an award presented by Jostens and the J-Club of Saint John’s University (Minn.) to the most outstanding NCAA Division III football player. Given annually since 1993, the Gagliardi Trophy recognizes athletics, academics and community service and is […]
Nov 23 2021 | Posted in
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DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 22, 2021) – 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 from April through November. “A dry weather pattern and seasonal temperatures allowed farmers to wrap up nearly all of […]
Nov 23 2021 | Posted in
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Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Monday, November 22, 2021 On Monday, September 20th, 2021, at approximately 9:20 pm, the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the North Mahaska High School (2163 135th Street, New Sharon, Iowa) in reference to threats made to a student and the school, via social media (for further details […]
Nov 23 2021 | Posted in
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Gary Frederick Mauer January 15, 1942 – November 21, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 79 Gary Frederick Mauer, 79, of Oskaloosa, Iowa went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 21st, 2021. Gary was born January 15th, 1942, to Irven and Viola Steiger Mauer in Stacyville, Iowa. Gary grew up and worked on his […]
Nov 22 2021 | Posted in
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Gerald Joseph Van Dee September 09, 1939 – November 21, 2021 Deep River, Iowa | Age 82 Jerry Van Dee, 82 of Deep River passed away Sunday evening, November 21, 2021 at the UnityPoint Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell. Gerald Van Dee, the son of Steven and Verla Schultz Van Dee was born on […]
Nov 22 2021 | Posted in
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Barbara Ann Knox August 10, 1959 – November 21, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 62 Barbara Ann (Eastwood) Knox, 62, of Oskaloosa, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at the Iowa Methodist Hospital. She was born August 10, 1959, in Leominster, MA. One of nine siblings, to Harold (Skip) and Marianne Eastwood. Following graduation […]
Nov 22 2021 | Posted in
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Edward L. Rust February 26, 1932 – November 21, 2021 Iowa City (Oskaloosa), Iowa | Age 89 Edward Leigh Rust, age 89, of Iowa City and formerly of Oskaloosa, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at the Latern Park Specialty Care Center in Coralville, Iowa. He was born on February 26, 1932, the son […]
Nov 22 2021 | Posted in
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November 22, 2021 Centerville, Iowa – On Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 3:43 p.m., Centerville police officers were dispatched to a domestic assault in the 21000 block of 560th Street outside Centerville. While investigating the incident, two Centerville officers and an Appanoose County sheriff’s deputy were engaged in an officer-involved shooting that resulted in one […]
Nov 22 2021 | Posted in
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PELLA — Central College wrestling seniors Shandon Akeo (fifth year, Honolulu, Hawaii, Kapolei HS) and Rob Areyano (Selma, Calif.) were listed in the first regular season National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III rankings, released late Friday night. Akeo was No. 10 in the preseason at 133 pounds but has moved down to 125 pounds where […]
Nov 22 2021 | Posted in
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PELLA—Central College will host Wheaton College (Ill.) in an NCAA Division III Football Championships second-round game Saturday. Game time is noon at Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium in Pella. Tickets are $10 for adults, while tickets for seniors and students are $5. Children age 2 and under are admitted free. All tickets are general admission […]
Nov 22 2021 | Posted in
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